Strong's Lexicon sheat: Devastation, ruin Original Word: שְׁאָט Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁאָה (sha'ah), which can mean to devastate or lay waste. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts of devastation or ruin is ἐρήμωσις (erémōsis), Strong's Greek #2050, which also conveys the idea of desolation or destruction. Usage: The Hebrew word "sheat" is used to convey a sense of desolation or ruin. It often describes the aftermath of divine judgment or the result of human actions that lead to destruction. The term is used to emphasize the severity and completeness of the devastation. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, the concept of devastation was not only a physical reality but also a spiritual and moral one. The Israelites understood devastation as a consequence of turning away from God and His commandments. The land's desolation was often seen as a reflection of the people's spiritual state. This understanding is rooted in the covenantal relationship between God and Israel, where obedience brought blessings and disobedience led to curses, including devastation. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shut Definition despite, contempt NASB Translation scorn (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs שְׁאָט noun [masculine] despite, contempt (expanded from שׁוּט above, Köi. 439; ii. 1. 486); — absolute ׳בִּשׁ בְּנֶפֶשׁ Ezekiel 25:15 with despite in the soul; construct ׳בִּשׁ נֶפֶשׁ Ezekiel 36:5; suffix ׳בְּכָלשָֽֿׁאטְךָ בְּנ Ezekiel 25:6 (Ges§ 23c Köii. 1. 67). שׁוּל (√ of following; compare Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance despiteful From an unused root meaning to push aside; contempt -- despite(-ful). Forms and Transliterations בִּשְׁאָ֣ט בשאט שָֽׁאטְךָ֙ שאטך biš’āṭ biš·’āṭ bishAt šā·ṭə·ḵā šāṭəḵā shateChaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezekiel 25:6 HEB: וַתִּשְׂמַ֤ח בְּכָל־ שָֽׁאטְךָ֙ בְּנֶ֔פֶשׁ אֶל־ NAS: with all the scorn of your soul KJV: in heart with all thy despite against the land INT: and rejoiced all the scorn of your soul against Ezekiel 25:15 Ezekiel 36:5 3 Occurrences |
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hang down loose). 
