שׁוּעָא (shu.a)
shu.a
Shua
N:N-F-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-F-P
Word Overview
The name Shu’a appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, recorded in 1 Chronicles 7:32 as a woman from the tribe of Asher. She is identified as the daughter of Heber and the sister of Japhlet, Shomer, and Hotham. This brief mention places her within the genealogical records of the northern tribes, preserving her identity alongside her male relatives in the lineage before the establishment of the monarchy.
Linguistically, the name is associated with the meaning "wealth" or "riches." While the name Shu’a also appears as a man’s name (the father of Judah’s wife) in Genesis 38, this specific entry refers to the female ancestor. The sources note that her inclusion serves primarily to document the family connections of Asher, ensuring that her branch of the tribe is remembered in the historical record.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Shua appears in a single verse within the Hebrew Bible, recorded in 1 Chronicles 7:32. She is listed as the daughter of Heber and the sister of Japhlet, Shomer, and Hotham. This brief mention places her within the genealogical records of the tribe of Asher, preserving her identity alongside her male relatives.
While ancient Israelite history often highlights prominent leaders or kings, these family lists remind us that God remembers every individual. Shua’s inclusion shows that ordinary people are part of a larger story. Her name, associated with wealth or riches, points to the value God places on each person in His community.
In your own life, you may feel like a small detail in a long history. Yet this record assures us that no one is forgotten by God. Your place in His family matters just as much as any biblical figure. This truth offers comfort and belonging to all who seek Him.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Shua1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- שׁוּעָ֥א1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 7:32
Heber became the father of Japhlet, Shomer, Hotham, and Shua their sister.
This verse uniquely identifies Shua as the sister of Japhlet, Shomer, and Hotham, anchoring her identity within the tribe of Asher's lineage.