Strong’s H8173

שָׁעַע

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

sha`a`

Pronunciation

shah-ah'

Definition

To delight, to play, to be merry, to be blinded

Meaning

to look upon, fondle, please, amuse, to look about, stare

Usage

The Hebrew verb "sha'a'" primarily conveys the idea of delighting or taking pleasure in something. It can also imply a sense of playfulness or merriment. In some contexts, it carries the notion of being blinded or led astray, often metaphorically, by one's own desires or distractions.

Bible references

Psalm 94:19;Psalm 119:16;Psalm 119:47;Psalm 119:70;Isaiah 6:10;Isaiah 11:8;Isaiah 29:9;Isaiah 29:9;Isaiah 66:12