Strong's Lexicon shaah: To gaze, regard, pay attention, look Original Word: שָׁאָה Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence, the Greek word "βλέπω" (blepō - Strong's G991), meaning "to look" or "to see," can be considered a functional equivalent in terms of the action of looking or regarding. Usage: The Hebrew verb "shaah" primarily means to look at or regard with attention. It conveys the idea of turning one's focus or gaze towards something or someone, often implying a sense of consideration or favor. In the context of the Bible, it can denote God's attention or regard towards individuals or situations, as well as the act of humans directing their attention towards God or His works. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the act of looking or gazing was often associated with deeper meanings of understanding, favor, or judgment. The concept of God "looking" upon His people was significant, as it implied His active involvement and concern for their well-being. Conversely, when God did not "regard" or "look upon" someone, it suggested disfavor or judgment. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to make a din or crash, crash into ruins NASB Translation devastated (1), rumble (1), rush (1), turn (1), turn* (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. [שָׁאָה] verb make a din or crash, crash into ruins (perhaps akin to שׁוֺאָה (√ שׁוא) storm, devastation; >Aramaic  be deserted, שַׁהֲוָוא, שַׁהֲוָתָא desert); — Qal Perfect3plural שָׁאוּ Isaiah 6:11 until cities have crashed into ruins; + perhaps Nahum 1:5 (p. 671a). Niph`al Imperfect3feminine singular תִּשָּׁאֶה שְׁמָמָה Isaiah 6:11, usually, and the ground be ruined into a desolation, but ᵐ5 Lo Du Marti תִּשָּׁאֵר be left a desolation; 3 masculine plural יִשָּׁא֑וּן Isaiah 17:12 they are in uproar (of nations, "" יֶהֱמָיוּן), Isaiah 17:13 (but strike out as doublet Du CheHpt Marti). Hiph`il Infinitive construct לְהַשְׁאוֺת Isaiah 37:26, = לַהְשׁוֺת 2 Kings 19:25 (Ges§ 23f Köi. 570, who follow van d. H. in giving לְהַשְׁאוֺת as Qr, but see Baer Gi), to cause ... cities to crash into ruined heaps. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance be desolate, make a rushing, lay waste A primitive root; to rush; by implication, to desolate -- be desolate, (make a) rush(-ing), (lay) waste. Forms and Transliterations יִשָּׁא֔וּן יִשָּׁאֽוּן׃ ישאון ישאון׃ לְהַשְׁא֛וֹת לַהְשׁ֛וֹת להשאות להשות שָׁא֨וּ שאו תִּשָּׁאֶ֥ה תשאה lah·šō·wṯ lahShot lahšōwṯ lə·haš·’ō·wṯ ləhaš’ōwṯ lehashot šā’ū šā·’ū shaU tiš·šā·’eh tishshaEh tiššā’eh yiš·šā·’ūn yishshaUn yiššā’ūnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 19:25 HEB: הֲבֵיאתִ֗יהָ וּתְהִ֗י לַהְשׁ֛וֹת גַּלִּ֥ים נִצִּ֖ים KJV: it? now have I brought it to pass, that thou shouldest be to lay waste fenced INT: have brought should be to lay waste heaps ruinous Isaiah 6:11 Isaiah 6:11 Isaiah 17:12 Isaiah 17:13 Isaiah 37:26 6 Occurrences |
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