Strong's H8159 · Hebrew
שָׁעָה
shâʻâh · /shaw-aw'/
Definition
to gaze at or about (properly, for help); by implication, to inspect, consider, compassionate, be nonplussed (as looking around in amazement) or bewildered
KJV: depart, be dim, be dismayed, look (away), regard, have respect, spare, turn.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered שָׁעָה across 15 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
15 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Genesis2 verses
2 Samuel1 verse
Job2 verses
Psalms2 verses
Isaiah7 verses
At that day shall a man look to his Maker, and his eyes shall have respect to the Holy One of Israel.
Isaiah 17:8And he shall not look to the altars, the work of his hands, neither shall respect that which his fingers have made, either the groves, or the images. images: or, sun images
Isaiah 22:4Therefore said I, Look away from me; I will weep bitterly, labour not to comfort me, because of the spoiling of the daughter of my people. weep: Heb. be bitter in weeping
Isaiah 31:1Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because they are many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!
Isaiah 32:3And the eyes of them that see shall not be dim, and the ears of them that hear shall hearken.
Isaiah 41:10Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Isaiah 41:23Shew the things that are to come hereafter, that we may know that ye are gods: yea, do good, or do evil, that we may be dismayed, and behold it together.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H8159 (shâʻâh) mean?
to gaze at or about (properly, for help); by implication, to inspect, consider, compassionate, be nonplussed (as looking around in amazement) or bewildered
How many times does H8159 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H8159 (שָׁעָה) appears in 15 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “look.”
How is shâʻâh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H8159 is rendered as “look” (3×), “respect” (3×), “dismayed” (2×), “away” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word שָׁעָה come from?
a primitive root;