Strong's Lexicon shed: Demon, evil spirit Original Word: שֵׁד Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be powerful or to act with violence. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with "shed" is δαιμόνιον (daimonion), Strong's Greek 1140, which is used in the New Testament to refer to demons or evil spirits. Usage: In the Hebrew Bible, the term "shed" refers to malevolent spiritual beings or demons. These entities are often associated with idolatry and false worship, representing spiritual forces opposed to God. The usage of "shed" underscores the reality of spiritual warfare and the presence of evil influences that seek to lead people away from the worship of the one true God. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, various cultures believed in a pantheon of gods and spirits, some of which were considered malevolent. The Israelites, however, were called to worship Yahweh alone and to reject all forms of idolatry and demonic influence. The term "shed" reflects the biblical worldview that acknowledges the existence of spiritual beings that are in opposition to God's purposes. This understanding is consistent with the broader biblical narrative that emphasizes the reality of spiritual conflict. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof foreign origin Definition probably demon NASB Translation demons (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [שֵׁד] noun [masculine] apparently demon (loan-word from Assyrian šêdu, a protecting spirit, especially of bull-colossus, DlPa 153 f.; WB 645 COTDeuteronomy 32:17 ZimKAT3. 460 f., 455, 649; compare Aramaic שֵׁידָא,  demon, and (perhaps) Phoenician proper name גדשד NöZMG xiii (1888), 481 Lzb249; originally √שׁוד ( = Arabic  rule) according to Thes BaudSemitic Rei. i. 130 ff. DlWB and others; > Arabic  (III, IV aid, HomZMG xlvi (1892), 529, against this Ziml. c); — יִזְבְּחוּ לַשֵּׁדִים לֹא אֱלֹהַּ Deuteronomy 32:17 (compare Dr), Psalm 106:37 (human sacrifice). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance devil From shuwd; a doemon (as malignant) -- devil. see HEBREW shuwd Forms and Transliterations לַשֵּֽׁדִים׃ לַשֵּׁדִים֙ לשדים לשדים׃ laš·šê·ḏîm lashsheDim laššêḏîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 32:17 HEB: יִזְבְּח֗וּ לַשֵּׁדִים֙ לֹ֣א אֱלֹ֔הַ NAS: They sacrificed to demons who were not God, KJV: They sacrificed unto devils, not to God; INT: sacrificed to demons were not God Psalm 106:37 2 Occurrences |
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