Strong’s H7768

שָׁוַע

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

shava`

Pronunciation

shah-VAH

Definition

To cry out, to call for help

Meaning

to be free, to halloo

Usage

The Hebrew verb "shava" primarily means to cry out or call for help, often in a context of distress or need. It conveys a sense of urgency and desperation, typically directed towards God or a figure of authority. This term is used in the Hebrew Bible to express a plea for divine intervention or assistance.

Bible references

Job 19:7;Job 24:12;Job 29:12;Job 30:20;Job 30:28;Job 35:9;Job 36:13;Job 38:41;Psalm 18:6;Psalm 18:41;Psalm 22:24;Psalm 28:2;Psalm 30:2;Psalm 31:22;Psalm 72:12;Psalm 88:13;Psalm 119:147;Isaiah 58:9;Lamentations 3:8;Jonah 2:2;Habakkuk 1:2