The meaning of “שְׁוָא”

Understanding Shᵉvâʼ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

שְׁוָא

Phoneticshev-aw'

TransliterationShᵉvâʼ

Grammar Code

N:N-M-P

Noun

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Sheva. - § Sheva = "Jehovah contends" - Sheva, an Israelite 1) Judaite, son of Caleb by his concubine Maachah and grandson of Hezron

Scripture References

1 total references

Reference	Text
1 Chronicles 2:49	“She bare also Shaaph the father of Madmannah, Sheva the father of Machbenah, and the father of Gibea: and the daughter of Caleb was Achsah.”

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

1 Chronicles

Book Distribution

1 Chronicles1

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