Strong's Lexicon shammah: Desolation, horror, waste Original Word: שַׁמָּה Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁמֵם (shamem), which means to be desolate or appalled. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for "shammah" is ἔρημος (erēmos), which also means desolate or deserted. Usage: The Hebrew word "shammah" is used to describe a state of desolation or devastation, often as a result of divine judgment or calamity. It conveys a sense of horror and waste, reflecting the aftermath of destruction. In the biblical context, "shammah" is frequently associated with the consequences of sin and rebellion against God, serving as a warning of the severe repercussions of turning away from His commandments. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the concept of desolation was deeply tied to the covenant relationship between God and His people. The land was seen as a gift from God, and its prosperity was contingent upon the people's faithfulness. When Israel strayed from God's laws, prophets often warned of impending desolation as a form of divine discipline. This desolation was not only physical but also spiritual, symbolizing a broken relationship with God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shamem Definition waste, horror NASB Translation appalling (1), desolate (2), desolation (10), desolations (1), destroyed (1), destruction (1), dismay (1), horror (9), object of horror (10), waste (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. שַׁמָּה noun feminine waste, appalment (24 t. Jeremiah); — absolute ׳שׁ Jeremiah 5:30 +; plural absolute שַׁמּוֺת Psalm 46:9; — 1 a waste, of land, city, etc., Hosea 5:9; Isaiah 5:9; Isaiah 13:9; Isaiah 24:12; Zechariah 7:14; Jeremiah 2:15; Jeremiah 4:7; Jeremiah 18:16; Jeremiah 19:8; Jeremiah 46:19; Jeremiah 48:9; Jeremiah 50:3; Jeremiah 51:29,43, vine Joel 1:7; person Psalm 73:19; וּשְׁמָמָה ׳כּוֺם שׁ Ezekiel 23:33. 2 appalment, horror, i.e. occasion of it; of people land etc., Deuteronomy 28:37; 2 Kings 22:19; Micah 6:16; Zephaniah 2:15; Jeremiah 5:30; Jeremiah 25:9,11,18,38; Jeremiah 29:18; Jeremiah 44:12,22; Jeremiah 49:13,17; Jeremiah 50:23; Jeremiah 51:37,41; 2Chronicles 29:8; 30:7; ׳הֶחֱזִָק֑תְנִ ׳שׁ Jeremiah 8:21. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance ruin, desolation, waste From shamem; ruin; by implication, consternation -- astonishment, desolate(-ion), waste, wonderful thing. see HEBREW shamem Forms and Transliterations וּלְשַׁמָּ֧ה וּלְשַׁמָּה֙ ולשמה לְשַׁמָּ֑ה לְשַׁמָּ֔ה לְשַׁמָּ֖ה לְשַׁמָּ֗ה לְשַׁמָּ֛ה לְשַׁמָּ֣ה לְשַׁמָּ֧ה לְשַׁמָּה֙ לשמה נָשַׁ֣מָּה נשמה שַׁמָּ֑ה שַׁמָּ֖ה שַׁמָּ֣ה שַׁמָּ֥ה שַׁמָּה֙ שַׁמּ֣וֹת שמה שמות lə·šam·māh ləšammāh leshamMah nā·šam·māh nāšammāh naShammah šam·māh šam·mō·wṯ šammāh šammōwṯ shamMah shamMot ū·lə·šam·māh ūləšammāh uleshamMahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 28:37 HEB: וְהָיִ֣יתָ לְשַׁמָּ֔ה לְמָשָׁ֖ל וְלִשְׁנִינָ֑ה NAS: You shall become a horror, a proverb, KJV: And thou shalt become an astonishment, a proverb, INT: shall become A horror A proverb taunt 2 Kings 22:19 2 Chronicles 29:8 2 Chronicles 30:7 Psalm 46:8 Psalm 73:19 Isaiah 5:9 Isaiah 13:9 Isaiah 24:12 Jeremiah 2:15 Jeremiah 4:7 Jeremiah 5:30 Jeremiah 8:21 Jeremiah 18:16 Jeremiah 19:8 Jeremiah 25:9 Jeremiah 25:11 Jeremiah 25:18 Jeremiah 25:38 Jeremiah 29:18 Jeremiah 42:18 Jeremiah 44:12 Jeremiah 44:22 Jeremiah 46:19 Jeremiah 48:9 39 Occurrences |