Strong's Lexicon sheiyyah: Desolation, waste Original Word: שְׁאִיָּה Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁאָה (sha'ah), which means to lay waste or to devastate. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint (LXX) for similar concepts of desolation includes ἐρημία (erēmia), which also means desolation or wilderness. Usage: The term "sheiyyah" is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a state of desolation or ruin. It often conveys the idea of a place that has been laid waste, either through divine judgment or as a result of warfare and destruction. The word emphasizes the complete and utter devastation of a location, leaving it uninhabitable and barren. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, desolation was a common theme in prophetic literature, often used to describe the consequences of turning away from God. The imagery of desolation served as a powerful warning to the Israelites, reminding them of the covenantal blessings and curses outlined in the Torah. The concept of desolation was not only physical but also spiritual, symbolizing the absence of God's presence and favor. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shaah Definition a ruin NASB Translation ruins (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שְׁאִיָּה noun feminine ruin; — Isaiah 24:12 (late). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance destruction From sha'ah; desolation -- destruction. see HEBREW sha'ah Forms and Transliterations וּשְׁאִיָּ֖ה ושאיה ū·šə·’î·yāh ūšə’îyāh usheiYahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 24:12 HEB: בָּעִ֖יר שַׁמָּ֑ה וּשְׁאִיָּ֖ה יֻכַּת־ שָֽׁעַר׃ NAS: And the gate is battered to ruins. KJV: is smitten with destruction. INT: the city Desolation to ruins is battered and the gate 1 Occurrence |
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