Hebrew · H7723, G3152

שָׁוְא

Evil (as destructive ), literally ( ruin ) or morally (especially guile ); figuratively idolatry (as false, subjective), uselessness (as deceptive, objective; also adverbially, in vain ) · futile

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שָׁוְאH7723evil (as destructive ), literally ( ruin ) or morally (especially guile ); figuratively idolatry (as false, subjective), uselessness (as deceptive, objective; also adverbially, in vain )

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μάταιοςG3152futile

Pronunciationmátaios

Empty of real effect or substance; futile efforts that produce nothing of lasting value.

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What does שָׁוְא (shav) mean in the Bible?

שָׁוְא · μάταιος is a Hebrew phrase meaning "vanity, deception, or falsehood".

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What does שָׁוְא · μάταιος mean in the Bible?

שָׁוְא · μάταιος is a Hebrew phrase meaning "vanity, deception, or falsehood".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H7723, G3152?

H7723, G3152 is connected to 54 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. vanity, deception, or falsehood

Strong'sH7723, G3152

Lexical occurrences54 verses

Source Gloss

vanity, deception, or falsehood

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