Original Word: שְׁדֵפָה
Part of Speech: noun feminine; noun masculine
Transliteration: shdephah
Pronunciation: sh-dey-fah'
Phonetic Spelling: (shed-ay-faw')
Definition: Blight, Scorching, Blasting
Meaning: blight

Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁדַף (shadaph), meaning "to scorch" or "to blast."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "shdephah," the concept of blight or scorching can be related to Greek terms like "καύσωνα" (kausōna), meaning "heat" or "scorching," as seen in contexts of judgment or trial.

Usage: The term "shdephah" refers to a condition of blight or scorching, often used in the context of agricultural devastation. It describes the effect of a hot, dry wind or other natural phenomena that cause crops to wither and fail. This word is typically used to convey the idea of divine judgment or natural disaster affecting the land.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, agriculture was the backbone of society, and the success of crops was crucial for survival. The Israelites were acutely aware of their dependence on favorable weather conditions for their harvests. Blight or scorching winds were seen as a direct threat to their livelihood and were often interpreted as signs of divine displeasure or judgment. The concept of "shdephah" would have been a powerful reminder of the need for obedience to God's commandments to ensure His blessings on the land.

שְׁדֵפָה noun feminine blighted or blasted thing; — לִפְנֵי קָמָה ׳וּשׁ 2 Kings 19:26 a blasted thing before (the standing grain, i.e. before maturity ( > שְׁדֵמָה field, as "" Isaiah 37:27, compare Di), but improbable; Th proposes וָדִים ׳ל ׳וּשׁ; Kit שְׁדֻף הַקָּדִים; We (and most since) ׳וּשְׁדֵפָֽה ָ לְפָנַי קֻמְךָ וגו (Che וּשְׁפָיִים, for וּשְׁדֵפָה).

שִׁדָּפוֺן noun masculine blight, of crops (Lag^{BN 202} Vogelst^{Landwirthsch. 56}); — ׳שׁ absolute + יֵרָקוֺן Amos 4:9, compare Haggai 2:17; Deuteronomy 28:22; 1 Kings 8:37 2Chronicles 6:28.

blasted

Or shiddaphown {shid-daw-fone'}; from shadaph; blight -- blasted(-ing).

see HEBREW shadaph

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