Strong's Lexicon showa': Cry for help, cry of distress Original Word: שׁוֹעַ Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁוַע (shava'), which means to cry out or to call for help. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G995 βοάω (boao) - to cry out - G994 βοή (boe) - a cry, an outcry Usage: The term "showa'" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a cry for help or a plea for assistance, often in the context of distress or dire need. It reflects a deep sense of urgency and desperation, typically directed towards God or a figure of authority capable of providing relief or salvation. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, crying out for help was a common response to situations of extreme distress, whether due to personal affliction, national crisis, or spiritual need. The act of crying out was not only a vocal expression but also a demonstration of faith and dependence on God. The Israelites believed that God was attentive to the cries of His people and that He would respond with deliverance and mercy. Brown-Driver-Briggs I. שׁוֺעַ adjective (free), idependent, noble (in station) (according to most from second. √ שׁוע = ישׁע in sense of Arabic  (compare תְּשׁוּעָה below); but actual existence of such a √ not proven; Thes allows שׁוֺעַ = יְשׁוֺעַ) — noble, of rank (and, by implication, of character) Isaiah 32:5 ("" נָדִיב opposed to כִּילַי), Job 34:19 (Di and others rich, but "" שָׂרִים opposed to דַּל). — II. שׁוֺעַ Isaiah 22:5, see below [שָׁוַע]. III. שׁוֺעַ proper name, of a people Ezekiel 23:23, see ׳שׁ II. שׁוֺעַ noun [masculine] cry, perhaps war-cry, or cry for help in war Isaiah 22:5. — I.שׁוֺעֵ see ישׁע. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bountiful, crying, rich From shava' in the original sense of freedom; a noble, i.e. Liberal, opulent; also (as noun in the derived sense) a halloo -- bountiful, crying, rich. see HEBREW shava' Forms and Transliterations וְשׁ֥וֹעַ ושוע שֽׁוֹעַ׃ שׁ֭וֹעַ שוע שוע׃ Shoa šō·w·a‘ šōwa‘ veShoa wə·šō·w·a‘ wəšōwa‘Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 34:19 HEB: וְלֹ֣א נִכַּר־ שׁ֭וֹעַ לִפְנֵי־ דָ֑ל NAS: Nor regards the rich above the poor, KJV: nor regardeth the rich more than INT: Nor regards the rich above the poor Isaiah 22:5 Isaiah 32:5 3 Occurrences |
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