Lexicon shed: Demon, evil spirit Original Word: שֵׁד Strong's Exhaustive Concordance devil From shuwd; a doemon (as malignant) -- devil. see HEBREW shuwd NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof foreign origin Definition probably demon NASB Translation demons (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [שֵׁד] noun [masculine] apparently demon (loan-word from Assyrian šêdu, a protecting spirit, especially of bull-colossus, DlPa 153 f.; WB 645 COTDeuteronomy 32:17 ZimKAT3. 460 f., 455, 649; compare Aramaic שֵׁידָא, ![]() ![]() ![]() Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to rule or have power.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek term in the New Testament is δαιμόνιον (daimonion), Strong's Greek Number G1140. This term is used extensively in the New Testament to describe demons or evil spirits that possess individuals or oppose the work of God. The New Testament provides numerous accounts of Jesus and His disciples casting out these spirits, demonstrating the authority of Christ over the spiritual realm. Usage: The term שֵׁד (shed) is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to malevolent spiritual beings, often associated with idolatry and false worship. It appears in contexts that warn against the worship of these entities. Context: The Hebrew word שֵׁד (shed) is found in the Old Testament and is typically translated as "demon" or "evil spirit." It is used to describe entities that are considered malevolent and are often linked to pagan practices and idolatry. The term appears in Deuteronomy 32:17 and Psalm 106:37, where it is associated with the worship of false gods and the sacrifice of children to these entities. Forms and Transliterations לַשֵּֽׁדִים׃ לַשֵּׁדִים֙ לשדים לשדים׃ laš·šê·ḏîm lashsheDim laššêḏîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 32:17 HEB: יִזְבְּח֗וּ לַשֵּׁדִים֙ לֹ֣א אֱלֹ֔הַ NAS: They sacrificed to demons who were not God, KJV: They sacrificed unto devils, not to God; INT: sacrificed to demons were not God Psalm 106:37 2 Occurrences |