The meaning of “שָׁוַע”
Understanding shâvaʻ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
cry (aloud, out), shout. - properly, to be free - but used only causatively and reflexively, to halloo (for help, i.e. f...
שָׁוַע
cry (aloud, out), shout. - properly, to be free - but used only causatively and reflexively, to halloo (for help, i.e. freedom from some trouble) 1) (Piel) to cry out (for help), shout
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Job 30:28 | “I went mourning without the sun: I stood up, and I cried in the congregation.” Word: שָׁוַע (shâvaʻ) | |
| Psalms 30:2 | “O Lord my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.” Word: שָׁוַע (shâvaʻ) | |
| Isaiah 58:9 | “Then shalt thou call, and the Lord shall answer; thou shalt cry, and he shall say, Here I am. If thou take away from the midst of thee the yoke, the putting forth of the finger, and speaking vanity;” Word: שָׁוַע (shâvaʻ) | |
| Lamentations 3:8 | “Also when I cry and shout, he shutteth out my prayer.” Word: שָׁוַע (shâvaʻ) | |
| Jonah 2:2 | “And said, I cried by reason of mine affliction unto the Lord, and he heard me; out of the belly of hell cried I, and thou heardest my voice.” Word: שָׁוַע (shâvaʻ) |