Strong's Lexicon shasas: To plunder, to spoil Original Word: שָׁסַס Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of plundering in the Hebrew Bible can be related to the Greek verb "διαρπάζω" (diarpazo - Strong's Greek 1283), which also means to plunder or to seize. Usage: The Hebrew verb "shasas" primarily means to plunder or to spoil. It conveys the action of taking goods by force, often in the context of warfare or conflict. This term is used to describe the act of stripping an enemy of their possessions, typically after a victory in battle. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, plundering was a common practice following military victories. It was a means of acquiring wealth and resources, as well as a demonstration of dominance over defeated foes. The spoils of war often included livestock, valuables, and captives. This practice was not only a means of economic gain but also served as a symbolic act of triumph and subjugation. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to spoil, plunder NASB Translation plunder (2), plundered (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs [שָׁסַס] verb id. ("" from of שׁסה); — Qal Perfect3plural שַׁסֻּ֫הוּ Psalm 89:42 they have plundered him; Imperfect3masculine plural וַיָּשֹׁ֫סּוּ Judges 2:14 (accusative of person); 1 Samuel 17:53 (accusative of location); participle suffix שֹׁאֲסַיִךְ Jeremiah 30:16 Kt (Qr see שׁסה), Aramaic form, Ges§ 67s. Niph`al be plundered, rifled, of houses: Perfect3plural consecutive וְנָשַׁ֫סּוּ Zechariah 14:2; Imperfect3masculine plural יִשַּׁ֫סּוּ Isaiah 13:16. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance rifle, spoil A primitive root; to plunder -- rifle, spoil. Forms and Transliterations וְנָשַׁ֙סּוּ֙ וַיָּשֹׁ֖סּוּ וישסו ונשסו יִשַּׁ֙סּוּ֙ ישסו סהו שַׁ֭סֻּהוּ su·hū suhu suhū vaiyaShossu venaShassu way·yā·šōs·sū wayyāšōssū wə·nā·šas·sū wənāšassū yiš·šas·sū yishShassu yiššassūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 2:14 HEB: בְּיַד־ שֹׁסִ֔ים וַיָּשֹׁ֖סּוּ אוֹתָ֑ם וַֽיִּמְכְּרֵ֞ם NAS: of plunderers who plundered them; and He sold KJV: of spoilers that spoiled them, and he sold INT: the hands of plunderers plundered sold the hands 1 Samuel 17:53 Psalm 89:41 Isaiah 13:16 Zechariah 14:2 5 Occurrences |
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