שָׁוָה

Strong’s Definition

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

Etymology & Derivation

a primitive root;

KJV Usage

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

Detailed Definition

From the Brown–Driver–Briggs (BDB) Hebrew lexicon outline.

• 1.to agree with, be or become like, level, resemble
• 2.(qal)
• 3.(piel) to level, smooth, still
• 4.(piel) to set, place
• 5.(hiphil) to make like
• 6.(nithpael) to be alike

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: shâvâh; Pronunciation: shaw-vaw'