The meaning of “שׁוֹעַ”
Understanding shôwaʻ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
bountiful, crying, rich. - a noble, i.e. liberal, opulent - also (as noun in the derived sense) a halloo adj 1) independ...
שׁוֹעַ
bountiful, crying, rich. - a noble, i.e. liberal, opulent - also (as noun in the derived sense) a halloo adj 1) independent, noble, free, rich, generous n m 2) cry 2a) perhaps war-cry, cry for help
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Job 34:19 | “How much less to him that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all are the work of his hands.” Word: שׁוֹעַ (shôwaʻ) | |
| Isaiah 22:5 | “For it is a day of trouble, and of treading down, and of perplexity by the Lord God of hosts in the valley of vision, breaking down the walls, and of crying to the mountains.” Word: שׁוֹעַ (shôwaʻ) | |
| Isaiah 32:5 | “The vile person shall be no more called liberal, nor the churl said to be bountiful.” Word: שׁוֹעַ (shôwaʻ) |