Strong’s H8052

שְׁמוּעָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

shmuw`ah

Pronunciation

shem-oo-AH

Definition

Report, news, rumor, tidings

Meaning

something heard, an announcement

Usage

The Hebrew word "shemuah" primarily refers to a report or news that is heard. It can denote both true and false reports, depending on the context. In the biblical narrative, "shemuah" often conveys the idea of a message or information that has been circulated among people, sometimes causing fear, anticipation, or action.

Bible references

1 Samuel 2:24;1 Samuel 4:19;2 Samuel 4:4;2 Samuel 13:30;1 Kings 2:28;1 Kings 10:7;2 Kings 19:7;2 Chronicles 9:6;Psalm 112:7;Proverbs 15:30;Proverbs 25:25;Isaiah 28:9;Isaiah 28:19;Isaiah 37:7;Isaiah 53:1;Jeremiah 10:22;Jeremiah 49:14;Jeremiah 49:23;Jeremiah 51:46;Jeremiah 51:46;Jeremiah 51:46;Ezekiel 7:26;Ezekiel 7:26;Ezekiel 16:56;Ezekiel 21:7