◄ 7864. Sheya ►
Strong's Lexicon
Sheya: Desolation, emptiness

Original Word: שְׁיָא
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Shya'
Pronunciation: shay-yah
Phonetic Spelling: (sheh-yaw')
Definition: Desolation, emptiness
Meaning: Sheja

Word Origin: Derived from a root that is not widely attested in Hebrew, possibly related to the concept of desolation or emptiness.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts of desolation is ἔρημος (erēmos), Strong's Greek 2048, which also conveys the idea of a deserted or uninhabited place.

Usage: The term "Sheya" is used to convey a sense of desolation or emptiness, often in a physical or spiritual context. It can describe a barren land or a state of spiritual desolation where the presence of God is absent or diminished.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the concept of desolation was significant both physically and spiritually. The land of Israel was often subject to periods of drought and barrenness, which were seen as signs of divine displeasure or judgment. Spiritually, desolation could refer to a time when the people felt distant from God, often due to sin or disobedience. The prophets frequently used imagery of desolation to call the people back to repentance and renewal.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
see Sheva.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Sheva

For Shva'; Sheja, an Israelite -- Sheva (from the margin).

see HEBREW Shva'

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