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Strong's H2189 זַעֲוָה (zaavah)

Zaavah means “trouble” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's G2189 — echthra (“enmity”) in the Greek Bible.

Strong's Number H2189
Language Hebrew
Linked Usages 2
Books 2

Strong's H2189 Quick Answer

Strong's H2189 זַעֲוָה (za`avah) is a Hebrew Strong's word-study entry. za`avah (zah-av-aw') n-f. 1. agitation, maltreatment [by transposition for H2113] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include removed. Indexed coverage on this page includes Old Testament.

Meaning
za`avah (zah-av-aw') n-f. 1. agitation, maltreatment [by transposition for H2113]
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
Old Testament
Usage Words
removed

Meaning and Definition

za`avah (zah-av-aw') n-f. 1. agitation, maltreatment [by transposition for H2113] KJV: X removed, trouble. Root(s): H2113

Original Word
זַעֲוָה
Transliteration
za`avah
Derivation
First root strongs: 2113
Morphology
noun fem

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's H2189. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

How Strong's H2189 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render za`avah, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

removed Deuteronomy 28:25

How Strong's H2189 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Old Testament with 2 linked usages.
  • The linked rows are Old Testament Hebrew usage, grouped by book for fast canonical scanning.

Strong's H2189 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's H2189 in the Old Testament

2 indexed usages in Old Testament.

Deuteronomy 28:25 KJV

The LORD shall cause thee to be smitten before thine enemies: thou shalt go out one way against them, and flee seven ways before them: and shalt be removed into all the kingdoms of the earth.

Ezekiel 23:46 KJV

For thus saith the Lord GOD; I will bring up a company upon them, and will give them to be removed and spoiled.

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's H2189.

Deuteronomy 28:25 Old Testament, KJV
The LORD shall cause thee to be smitten before thine enemies: thou shalt go out one way against them, and flee seven ways before them: and shalt be removed into all the kingdoms of the earth.
Ezekiel 23:46 Old Testament, KJV
For thus saith the Lord GOD; I will bring up a company upon them, and will give them to be removed and spoiled.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's H2189, grouped by book.

Deuteronomy 1 usage, Old Testament
Ezekiel 1 usage, Old Testament

Strong's H2189 FAQ

What does zaavah (זַעֲוָה) mean?

Zaavah (Strong's H2189) is a Hebrew word most simply glossed "trouble". za`avah (zah-av-aw') n-f. 1. agitation, maltreatment [by transposition for H2113]

How many times is zaavah (זַעֲוָה) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's H2189 across 2 books.

Where can I study zaavah (זַעֲוָה) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's H2189 in context. The indexed coverage includes Old Testament.

What English words translate zaavah (זַעֲוָה)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as removed. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.