Know the Word.

Hebrew word

shâvâh

shaw-vaw'

שָׁוָה

What it means

properly, to level, i.e. equalize

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

Where it comes from

a primitive root

How the King James translates it

  • equal3
  • maketh2
  • like1
  • profit1
  • availeth1
  • countervail1
  • set1
  • laid1

Every place it appears 15

2 Samuel22:34
Lamentations2:13
Hosea10:1
shâvâh — Hebrew word meaning “properly, to level, i.e. equali”