Strong’s H7588

שָׁאוֹן

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

sha'own

Pronunciation

sha-OWN

Definition

Uproar, tumult, noise, commotion

Meaning

uproar, destruction

Usage

The Hebrew word "shaon" is used to describe a loud, chaotic noise or tumult. It often conveys a sense of disorder or confusion, typically associated with large crowds, battles, or the clamor of cities. The term can also imply a sense of desolation or destruction that follows such chaos.

Bible references

Psalm 40:2;Psalm 65:7;Psalm 65:7;Psalm 74:23;Isaiah 5:14;Isaiah 13:4;Isaiah 17:12;Isaiah 17:12;Isaiah 17:13;Isaiah 24:8;Isaiah 25:5;Isaiah 66:6;Jeremiah 25:31;Jeremiah 46:17;Jeremiah 48:45;Jeremiah 51:55;Hosea 10:14;Amos 2:2