Word Study

The meaning of שַׁוְשָׁא

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

H7798
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

שַׁוְשָׁא

Phoneticshav-shaw'
TransliterationShavshâʼ
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Shavsha. - § Shavsha = "nobility" - Shavsha, an Israelite 1) the royal scribe or secretary for David

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
1 Chronicles 18:16

And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Abimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Shavsha was scribe;

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
1x
Most Frequent Book
1 Chronicles
Book Distribution
1 Chronicles1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'שַׁוְשָׁא' deepen your understanding of 1 Chronicles 18:16?