Original Word: שׁוֹעַ
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Showa`
Pronunciation: SHO-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (sho'-ah)
Definition: Wealth, opulence, noble
Meaning: Shoa

Shoa

The same as showa'; rich; Shoa, an Oriental people -- Shoa.

see HEBREW showa'

Word Origin
from shava
Definition
probably nomads E. of the Tigris and in the Syrian desert
NASB Translation
Shoa (1).

III. שׁוֺעַ proper name, of a people Ezekiel 23:23 usually identified with Assyrian Sutû, Sutî, nomads of Mesop. and (later) east of Tigris, Dl^{Pa 234 ff.} COT^{on the passage} Wkl^{KAT 3. 22} Dt^{Hast. DB KOA}.

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root שָׁוַע (shava), which means "to cry out" or "to be opulent."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Shoa, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text and context of the Old Testament.

Usage: Shoa is used in the context of a people group or nation in the Old Testament. It is mentioned in the prophetic literature, specifically in the book of Ezekiel.

Context: Shoa is referenced in the book of Ezekiel as part of a prophecy against Egypt. In Ezekiel 23:23, Shoa is listed among the nations and peoples that would come against Jerusalem. The passage reads: "the Babylonians and all the Chaldeans, the men of Pekod, Shoa, and Koa, and all the Assyrians with them, desirable young men, governors and commanders, all of them officers and men of renown, mounted on horses." This indicates that Shoa was considered a significant group, possibly known for their wealth or military prowess, aligning with the meaning of opulence or wealth. The historical and geographical specifics of Shoa remain uncertain, but they are grouped with other notable nations and peoples of the time, suggesting their importance in the regional power dynamics.

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