Strong's Lexicon shaas: To plunder, to spoil, to despoil Original Word: שָׁאַס Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1283 (diarpazo): To plunder, to seize - G4812 (sulagogeo): To carry off as spoil, to lead away as booty Usage: The Hebrew verb "shaas" primarily means to plunder or spoil, often in the context of warfare or conflict. It conveys the act of taking goods by force, typically after a victory in battle. This term is used to describe the actions of armies or individuals who seize the possessions of their defeated foes. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, plundering was a common practice following military victories. Conquerors would take valuable goods, livestock, and sometimes people as spoils of war. This practice was not only a means of enriching the victors but also served as a demonstration of power and dominance. The concept of plundering is frequently mentioned in the Old Testament, reflecting the turbulent and often violent history of the region. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originsee shasas. Brown-Driver-Briggs שׁאסיך Jeremiah 30:16 Kt see שׁסס, שׁסה. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance spoil A primitive root; to plunder -- spoil. Forms and Transliterations שֹׁאסַ֙יִךְ֙ שאסיך shoSayich šō·sa·yiḵ šōsayiḵLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Jeremiah 30:16 HEB: יֵלֵ֑כוּ וְהָי֤וּ שֹׁאסַ֙יִךְ֙ לִמְשִׁסָּ֔ה וְכָל־ KJV: into captivity; and they that spoil thee shall be a spoil, INT: will go become spoil plunder one 1 Occurrence |
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