Strong’s H7738

שָׁוָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

shavah

Pronunciation

sha-vah'

Definition

To level, equalize, resemble, compare, make plain

Meaning

to destroy

Usage

The Hebrew verb "shavah" primarily conveys the idea of making something equal or level. It can refer to the act of comparing or likening one thing to another, as well as the process of making something plain or straightforward. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it often implies a sense of balance or equality, whether in physical, moral, or spiritual terms.

Bible references

Job 30:22