Strong's Lexicon
Puah: Puah
Original Word:פוּעָה
Part of Speech:Proper Name Feminine
Transliteration:Puw`ah
Pronunciation:POO-ah
Phonetic Spelling:(poo-aw')
Definition:Puah
Meaning:Puah
Word Origin:Derived from an unused root meaning to glitter or shine.
Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries:There is no direct Greek equivalent for the name Puah, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew context.
Usage:The name "Puah" is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a specific individual. In the context of the Bible, Puah is one of the Hebrew midwives mentioned in the Book of Exodus. The name is associated with the act of midwifery and the courage to defy the Pharaoh's orders.
Cultural and Historical Background:In ancient Israelite culture, names often held significant meanings and were sometimes indicative of a person's character or role. The midwives, including Puah, played a crucial role in the survival of the Hebrew people during their time in Egypt. The Pharaoh had ordered the killing of all newborn Hebrew boys, but Puah, along with Shiphrah, feared God and chose to save the infants, demonstrating faith and bravery.
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Originof uncertain derivation
Definitionan Isr. midwife
NASB TranslationPuah (1).
Brown-Driver-Briggs
Exodus 1:15, .
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Puah
From an unused root meaning to glitter; brilliancy; Puah, an Israelitess -- Puah.
Forms and Transliterations
פּוּעָֽה׃ פועה׃ pū‘āh pū·‘āh puAh
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