Hebrew Word Study

The meaning of שְׁיָא

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

Definition

for שְׁוָא Sheva (from the margin). - § Sheva = "Jehovah contends" - Sheja, an Israelite 1) the scribe of David 1a) also...

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H7864
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

שְׁיָא

Phoneticsheh-yaw'
TransliterationShᵉyâʼ
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

for שְׁוָא Sheva (from the margin). - § Sheva = "Jehovah contends" - Sheja, an Israelite 1) the scribe of David 1a) also 'Seraiah', 'Shisha', and 'Shavsha'

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
2 Samuel 20:25

And Sheva was scribe: and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests:

Word: שְׁיָא (Shᵉyâʼ)

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Total Occurrences
1x
Most Frequent Book
2 Samuel
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