Strong's Lexicon shvah: To be equal, to level, to resemble Original Word: שְׁוָה Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is ἰσότης (isotēs), which also conveys the idea of equality or fairness. Usage: The Hebrew verb "shvah" primarily conveys the idea of equality or resemblance. It is used to describe the act of making something level or equal, often in a metaphorical sense. This can refer to physical leveling, such as making a path straight, or to abstract concepts, such as comparing or equating one thing with another. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of equality was significant in various contexts, including justice, trade, and social relationships. The idea of leveling or making equal can be seen in the context of justice, where fairness and equity were highly valued. The metaphorical use of "shvah" to describe equality or resemblance reflects the Hebrew emphasis on balance and fairness in both personal and communal life. Brown-Driver-Briggs II. [שְׁוָה] verb Hithpa. be set, made (Pa`el שַׁוִּי make, Cappadocian Aramaic LzbEph. i. 67; compare Biblical Hebrew II. [שָׁוָה]); — Imperfect3masculine singular יִשְׁתַּוֵּה֑ Daniel 3:29, subject of thing + accusative be made into something (K§ 84, 3). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance make like (Aramaic): corresponding to shavah; to resemble -- make like. see HEBREW shavah Forms and Transliterations יִשְׁתַּוֵּ֑ה ישתוה שַׁוִּ֗יְו שויו šaw·wiyw šawwiyw shavViyv yiš·taw·wêh yishtavVeh yištawwêhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 3:29 HEB: וּבַיְתֵ֖הּ נְוָלִ֣י יִשְׁתַּוֵּ֑ה כָּל־ קֳבֵ֗ל NAS: from limb and their houses reduced to a rubbish heap, KJV: and their houses shall be made a dunghill: INT: and their houses to a rubbish reduced any according to Daniel 5:21 2 Occurrences |
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