שָׁוָה (shâvâh) — Avail

Hebrew word study: שָׁוָה (shâvâh), Strong's H7737. properly, to level, i.e. equalize; figuratively, to resemble; by implication, to adjust (i.e. counterbalance, be suitable, compose, place, y

HebrewStrong's H7737
Quick definition
Hebrew word
שָׁוָה (shâvâh)
Pronounced: shaw-vaw'

Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

properly, to level, i.e. equalize; figuratively, to resemble; by implication, to adjust (i.e. counterbalance, be suitable, compose, place, yield, etc.)

Word study
Derivation: a primitive root;

KJV translation words: avail, behave, bring forth, compare, countervail, (be, make) equal, lay, be (make, a-) like, make plain, profit, reckon.

Where this word appears

Strong's H7737 is tagged on 21 words in 21 verses across 8 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in 2 Samuel 22:34 and last appears in Hosea 10:1.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

I have placed ×3they compare ×2I have made still ×1he has made ×1he is making ×1is adequate ×1is appropriate ×1is equal ×1it was equal ×1she is like ×1you place ×1you should become like ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

שִׁוִּיתִי ×5שֹׁוֶה ×3יִשְׁווּ ×2מְשַׁוֶּה ×2וְאֶשְׁוֶה ×1נִשְׁתָּוָה ×1שִׁוָּה ×1שָׁוָה ×1תְּשַׁוֶּה ×1תִּשְׁוֶה ×1

Books where it appears most

Psalms ×6Proverbs ×4Isaiah ×4Esther ×32 Samuel ×1Job ×1Lamentations ×1Hosea ×1

Verses (all 21)

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: H3145 יוֹשַׁוְיָה (Yôwshavyâh), H3438 יִשְׁוָה (Yishvâh), H3440 יִשְׁוִי (Yishvîy), H7739 שְׁוָה (shᵉvâh), H7740 שָׁוֵה (Shâvêh), H7862 שַׁי (shay).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does shâvâh (H7737) mean?

Properly, to level, i.e. equalize; figuratively, to resemble; by implication, to adjust (i.e. counterbalance, be suitable, compose, place, yield, etc.).

How is H7737 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H7737 as: avail, behave, bring forth, compare, countervail, (be, make) equal, lay, be (make, a-) like, make plain, profit, reckon..

How often does שָׁוָה (shâvâh) appear?

Strong's H7737 is tagged on 21 words in 21 verses across 8 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in 2 Samuel 22:34 and last appears in Hosea 10:1.