שָׁוַע
sha.va (H7768)
to cry
AI Word Study
The Hebrew word שָׁוַע (sha.va) is primarily defined as "to cry." As a verb, its occurrences in the Bible (21 times) reveal a range of usage, from expressing grief, sorrow, and pain (e.g., Psalm 38:8) to depicting intense emotions such as fear and anxiety (e.g., Job 30:16). Its significance lies in its capacity to convey deep emotional experiences, illustrating the complexity of human emotions in the biblical narrative. By examining the contexts in which שָׁוַע is used, we can better understand the emotional landscapes of biblical individuals. Its occurrence in various books and genres, such as laments, wisdom literature, and narratives, suggests that expressing and managing emotions is a universal aspect of human experience.
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“Behold, I cry out of wrong, but I am not heard. I cry for help, but there is no justice.
From out of the populous city, men groan. The soul of the wounded cries out, yet God doesn’t regard the folly.
Because I delivered the poor who cried, and the fatherless also, who had no one to help him,
I cry to you, and you do not answer me. I stand up, and you gaze at me.
“By reason of the multitude of oppressions they cry out. They cry for help by reason of the arm of the mighty.
“But those who are godless in heart lay up anger. They don’t cry for help when he binds them.
Who provides for the raven his prey, when his young ones cry to God, and wander for lack of food?
In my distress I called on Yahweh, and cried to my God. He heard my voice out of his temple. My cry before him came into his ears.
They cried, but there was no one to save; even to Yahweh, but he didn’t answer them.
For he has not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted, Neither has he hidden his face from him; but when he cried to him, he heard.
Hear the voice of my petitions, when I cry to you, when I lift up my hands toward your Most Holy Place.
As for me, I said in my haste, “I am cut off from before your eyes.” Nevertheless you heard the voice of my petitions when I cried to you.
But to you, Yahweh, I have cried. In the morning, my prayer comes before you.
Then you will call, and Yahweh will answer. You will cry for help, and he will say, ‘Here I am.’ “If you take away from among you the yoke, finger pointing, and speaking wickedly;
Yes, when I cry, and call for help, he shuts out my prayer.
He said, “I called because of my affliction to Yahweh. He answered me. Out of the belly of Sheol I cried. You heard my voice.
Yahweh, how long will I cry, and you will not hear? I cry out to you “Violence!” and will you not save?