Original Word: שַׁוְעָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: shav`ah
Pronunciation: sha-vah'
Phonetic Spelling: (shav-aw')
Definition: To level, equalize, resemble, compare, make plain
Meaning: a hallooing

crying

Feminine of sheva'; a hallooing -- crying.

see HEBREW sheva'

Word Origin
from shava
Definition
a cry for help
NASB Translation
cry (6), cry for help (5).

[שַׁוְעָה] noun feminine cry for help; — construct שַׁוְעַת 1 Samuel 5:12; Jeremiah 8:19; suffix שַׁוְעָתִי 2 Samuel 22:7 = Psalm 18:7; Psalm 39:13; Psalm 40:2; Psalm 102:2; Lamentations 3:56 (gloss on רוחתי Ew and others); שַׁוְעָתָם Exodus 2:23 (P), Psalm 34:16; Psalm 145:19.

I. שׁוֺעַ, I. II. שׁוּעַ, שׁוּעָא see above.

Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁוַע (shava), which means to cry out or to call for help.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G995 (boētheō): To help, to come to the aid of.
• G996 (boēthos): A helper, one who aids.
• G2906 (kraugē): A cry, an outcry, often used in the context of a loud or urgent call.
• G3664 (homoios): Like, similar, often used to draw comparisons, though not directly related to the concept of crying out, it can be used in contexts where a comparison to a cry or call is made.

This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew term שַׁוְעָה (shav'ah), emphasizing its significance in biblical literature as a powerful expression of human need and divine response.

Usage: The term is used in the context of a loud cry or call, often in desperation or need for assistance. It is typically associated with a plea for help or deliverance.

Context: • The Hebrew word שַׁוְעָה (shav'ah) appears in the Old Testament as a noun that signifies a loud cry or call, often in the context of seeking help or deliverance. This term is rooted in the human experience of distress and the natural response to call out for aid. It is a vivid expression of human vulnerability and dependence on divine intervention.
• In the Berean Standard Bible, the word is used to convey the intensity and urgency of the cry. For example, in Job 30:24, it is implied in the context of a plea for relief from suffering: "Yet no one stretches out his hand to a ruined man when he cries for help in his distress."
• The use of שַׁוְעָה underscores the biblical theme of God's responsiveness to the cries of His people. It reflects the belief that God hears and responds to the earnest pleas of those in need, as seen throughout the Psalms and prophetic literature.
• The term also highlights the communal aspect of seeking help, as cries for assistance often involve the community or divine intervention. It serves as a reminder of the importance of compassion and support within the faith community.

וְ֝שַׁוְעָתִ֗י וְשַׁוְעָתִ֖י וְשַׁוְעָתִ֨י ׀ ושועתי לְשַׁוְעָתִֽי׃ לשועתי׃ שַֽׁוְעַ֣ת שַֽׁוְעַ֥ת שַׁוְעָתִֽי׃ שַׁוְעָתָ֛ם שַׁוְעָתָ֥ם שַׁוְעָתָֽם׃ שועת שועתי׃ שועתם שועתם׃ lə·šaw·‘ā·ṯî ləšaw‘āṯî leshavaTi šaw‘aṯ šaw‘āṯām šaw‘āṯî šaw·‘ā·ṯām šaw·‘ā·ṯî šaw·‘aṯ shavAt shavaTam shavaTi veshavaTi wə·šaw·‘ā·ṯî wəšaw‘āṯîInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts