sho.a denotes a wealthy person, contrasted with a poor person or named in a social classification.

The attested use identifies a wealthy person: Isaiah 32:5 places such a designation in a contrast over who is called noble, while Job 34:19 contrasts the wealthy with the poor under impartial regard.

1. A wealthy person in social contrast · dominant

   Both occurrences use the masculine singular absolute noun in clauses that distinguish social standing. In Isaiah 32:5 the APB renders the clause “nor will a rogue be called rich,” and in Job 34:19 it renders “nor regard the rich more than the poor.”

   Isaiah 32:5Job 34:19

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the noun with “rich” in both Isaiah 32:5 and Job 34:19. These renderings confirm the clauses' overall contrast rather than establish a finer distinction.