Strong's Lexicon Shuach: Shuah Original Word: שׁוּחַ Word Origin: Derived from a root word meaning "to sink down" or "to bow down." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Shuach, as it is a proper name specific to the Hebrew genealogies. However, the concept of genealogies and descendants can be related to Greek terms like "γενεά" (genea, meaning "generation") or "σπέρμα" (sperma, meaning "seed" or "offspring"). Usage: Shuach is a proper noun used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a person. It is the name of one of Abraham's sons through Keturah, as mentioned in the genealogies. The name is often associated with the idea of humility or being brought low, reflecting the root meaning of the word. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of the ancient Near East, genealogies were significant for establishing identity, inheritance, and tribal affiliations. Shuach, as a son of Abraham through Keturah, represents one of the many branches of Abraham's descendants. The descendants of Shuach, like those of his brothers, would have been part of the broader narrative of the peoples surrounding Israel. The genealogies in Genesis highlight the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham to make him a father of many nations. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shuach Definition a son of Abraham and Keturah. Brown-Driver-Briggs שׁוּחַ proper name, masculine son of Abraham and Keturah, Genesis 25:2; 1 Chronicles 1:32; Σωυε, Σωε, Σουε. — In Assyrian Šu—i is named as Aramaean land on Euphrates (left bank TieleGeschichte. 153 < right bank, compare especially SchrKG 142 f.; it had, however, dependencies on left bank) by Tiglath-Pileser I. (KBi. 33), Ašurnasirpal (Id.ib. 99, 101). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Shuah From shuwach; dell; Shuach, a son of Abraham -- Shuah. see HEBREW shuwach Forms and Transliterations וְשׁ֑וּחַ ושוח שֽׁוּחַ׃ שוח׃ Shuach šū·aḥ šūaḥ veShuach wə·šū·aḥ wəšūaḥLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 25:2 HEB: יִשְׁבָּ֖ק וְאֶת־ שֽׁוּחַ׃ KJV: and Midian, and Ishbak, and Shuah. INT: and Midian and Ishbak and Shuah 1 Chronicles 1:32 2 Occurrences |
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