Strong's Lexicon sadad: To devastate, to despoil, to ruin Original Word: שָׂדַד Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance, the concept of devastation can be related to Greek terms such as "καταστρέφω" (katastrepho - to overturn, destroy) or "ἐρημόω" (eremoo - to lay waste, desolate). Usage: The Hebrew verb "sadad" primarily conveys the action of laying waste or causing destruction. It is often used in the context of military conquest or divine judgment, where cities or lands are devastated as a result of warfare or divine retribution. The term implies a thorough and complete destruction, leaving the area desolate. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, cities and lands were frequently subject to invasions and conquests. The act of "sadad" would have been a familiar concept, as it was common for victorious armies to devastate the lands of their enemies, both as a means of punishment and as a strategy to prevent future resistance. This term also reflects the theological understanding of divine judgment, where God uses foreign nations as instruments of His wrath against the unfaithfulness of His people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to harrow NASB Translation harrow (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs [שָׂדַד] verb Pi`el harrow (שׂדד id. Ecclus 38:25 margin 26; compare Assyrian šadâdu, draw, drag); — Imperfect3masculine singular יְשַׂדֵּד Job 39:10 (of beast); human subject, with accusative of ground Isaiah 28:24 (+ יִפְתַּח, "" יַחֲרשׁ); יְשַׂדֶּדלֿוֺ Hosea 10:11 ("" יַחֲרוֺשׁ; figurative of Jacob). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance break clods, harrow A primitive root; to abrade, i.e. Harrow a field -- break clods, harrow. Forms and Transliterations וִֽישַׂדֵּ֖ד וישדד יְשַׂדֵּ֖ד יְשַׂדֶּד־ ישדד ישדד־ visadDed wî·śad·dêḏ wîśaddêḏ yə·śad·dêḏ yə·śad·deḏ- yesadDed yəśaddêḏ yəśaddeḏ-Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 39:10 HEB: עֲבֹת֑וֹ אִם־ יְשַׂדֵּ֖ד עֲמָקִ֣ים אַחֲרֶֽיךָ׃ NAS: Or will he harrow the valleys KJV: in the furrow? or will he harrow the valleys INT: ropes Or harrow the valleys after Isaiah 28:24 Hosea 10:11 3 Occurrences |
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