Strong's Lexicon Shva': Vanity, emptiness, falsehood Original Word: שְׁוָא Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁוָה (shavah), meaning "to be desolate" or "to be in vain." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Greek 3152 (ματαιότης, mataiotēs): Often translated as "vanity" or "futility," this Greek term parallels the Hebrew "shva'" in conveying the idea of emptiness or worthlessness. Usage: The Hebrew word "Shva'" primarily conveys the idea of vanity, emptiness, or falsehood. It is often used in the context of describing actions, words, or idols that are devoid of truth or substance. In the biblical narrative, it frequently highlights the futility of idolatry and the emptiness of human endeavors apart from God. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the concept of "vanity" was closely tied to the worship of idols and the pursuit of false gods. The Hebrew prophets often condemned the people for turning to "shva'"—worthless idols that could not save or provide true fulfillment. This term underscores the biblical theme that true meaning and purpose are found only in the worship of Yahweh, the one true God. Brown-Driver-Briggs שְׁוָא proper name, masculine 1. Calebite 1 Chronicles 2:49, Σαου, Σουε. 2 secretary, David's time 2 Samuel 20:25 Qr (Kt שׁיא), Ιησους, A Ισους, ᵐ5L Σουσα (see שְׂרָיָהוׅׅ 1). I. שׁוא (√ of following; compare Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Sheva From the same as shav'; false; Sheva, an Israelite -- Sheva. see HEBREW shav' Forms and Transliterations וּשְׁוָ֖א ושוא שְׁוָ֛א שוא šə·wā šəwā sheVa ū·šə·wā ūšəwā usheVaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 20:25 HEB: [וּשֵׁיָא כ] (וּשְׁוָ֖א ק) סֹפֵ֑ר NAS: and Sheva was scribe, and Zadok INT: Sheva scribe and Zadok 1 Chronicles 2:49 2 Occurrences |
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(medial 
) be evil, foul, unseemly; Ethiopic 
baseness). 
