The meaning of “שָׁעָה”
Understanding shâʻâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
depart, be dim, be dismayed, look (away), regard, have respect, spare, turn. - to gaze at or about (properly, for help) ...
שָׁעָה
depart, be dim, be dismayed, look (away), regard, have respect, spare, turn. - to gaze at or about (properly, for help) - by implication, to inspect, consider, compassionate, be nonplussed (as looking around in amazement) or bewildered 1) to look at or to, regard, gaze at or about 1a) (Qal) to gaze at, regard, behold, look about 1b) (Hiphil) to look away, cause gaze to turn away 1c) (Hithpael) to look in dismay, gaze about (in anxiety)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 4:5 | “But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell.” Word: שָׁעָה (shâʻâh) | |
| Exodus 5:9 | “Let there more work be laid upon the men, that they may labour therein; and let them not regard vain words.” Word: שָׁעָה (shâʻâh) | |
| 2 Samuel 22:42 | “They looked, but there was none to save; even unto the Lord, but he answered them not.” Word: שָׁעָה (shâʻâh) | |
| Job 14:6 | “Turn from him, that he may rest, till he shall accomplish, as an hireling, his day.” Word: שָׁעָה (shâʻâh) | |
| Psalms 119:117 | “Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually.” Word: שָׁעָה (shâʻâh) |
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