Strong's Lexicon sho: Desolation, devastation, ruin Original Word: שׁוֹא Word Origin: From an unused root meaning to rush over Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2041 (ergon): While not a direct translation, this Greek word for "work" can sometimes relate to the outcomes or consequences of actions, similar to how "sho" relates to the consequences of sin. - G3639 (olethros): Meaning "destruction" or "ruin," this Greek term captures the essence of desolation akin to "sho." Usage: The Hebrew word "sho" is used to describe a state of desolation or ruin, often in the context of divine judgment or calamity. It conveys a sense of overwhelming destruction, typically as a result of God's wrath or as a consequence of sin. The term is used to depict both physical devastation and moral or spiritual desolation. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, desolation was a common theme in prophetic literature, often symbolizing the consequences of turning away from God. The Israelites understood desolation as a direct result of covenant unfaithfulness, where God would allow foreign nations to bring destruction as a form of divine discipline. This concept was deeply embedded in the covenantal relationship between God and His people, where blessings and curses were contingent upon obedience to God's laws. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition perhaps a ravage NASB Translation ravages (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [שׁוֺא] noun [masculine] ravage (?); — plural suffix שֹׁאֵיהֶם Psalm 35:17 rescue me from their ravages (si vera lectio); ᵐ5 κακουργία; Ol Dy Gr CheComm. plausibly שַׁאֲגָם their roaring, compare Psalm 35:16; Psalm 35:17 c; We Du שֹׁאֲגִים. שׁוֺאָה, שֹׁאָה noun feminine devastation, ruin, waste; — absolute ׳שׁו Isaiah 10:3 +, שֹׁאָה Isaiah 47:11; Zephaniah 1:15; Job 30:14 (+ Job 38:27 van d. H. Gi, but see Baer's note); construct שֹׁאַת Proverbs 3:25; — 1 devastation, ruin, as coming on person, Isaiah 10:3; Isaiah 47:11 (Babylon personified), Psalm 35:8; a Psalm 63:10; שֹׁאַת רְשָׁעִים Proverbs 3:25 (object Genitive; "" מַּחַד); וּמְשׁוֺאָה ׳(יוֺם)שׁ Zephaniah 1:15; probably = devastating storm, in simile Ezekiel 38:9 ("" עָנָן), Proverbs 1:27 (Qr; Kt שׁאוה; "" סוּפָה). — Psalm 35:8b read probably שַׁחְתֹּה his pit, ᵑ6 We (compare Psalm 35:7). 2 concretely, ruin, waste, of the desert, Job 30:3 (reading אֶרֶץ for אֶמֶשׁ Ol; otherwise below 1), וּמְשׁוֺאָה ׳שׁ Job 38:27 ("" מִדְבָּר Job 38:26); = ruins Job 30:14. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance desolation, destroy, destruction, storm, wasteness Or (feminine) showtah {sho-aw'}; or shoah {sho-aw'}; from an unused root meaning to rush over; a tempest; by implication, devastation -- desolate(-ion), destroy, destruction, storm, wasteness. Forms and Transliterations אה בְּ֝שׁוֹאָ֗ה בשואה וּלְשׁוֹאָ֖ה וּמִשֹּׁאַ֥ת ולשואה ומשאת כַּשֹּׁאָ֣ה כשאה לְ֭שׁוֹאָה לשואה מִשֹּׁאֵיהֶ֑ם משאיהם שֹׁ֝אָ֗ה שֹׁ֭אָה שֹׁאָה֙ שׁוֹאָ֖ה שׁוֹאָ֥ה שׁוֹאָה֮ שאה שואה ’āh Ah bə·šō·w·’āh beshoAh bəšōw’āh kaš·šō·’āh kashshoAh kaššō’āh lə·šō·w·’āh Leshoah ləšōw’āh miš·šō·’ê·hem mishshoeiHem miššō’êhem shoAh šō’āh šō·’āh šō·w·’āh šōw’āh ū·lə·šō·w·’āh ū·miš·šō·’aṯ uleshoAh ūləšōw’āh umishshoAt ūmiššō’aṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 30:3 HEB: צִיָּ֑ה אֶ֝֗מֶשׁ שׁוֹאָ֥ה וּמְשֹׁאָֽה׃ KJV: in former time desolate and waste. INT: the dry night desolate and desolation Job 30:14 Job 38:27 Psalm 35:8 Psalm 35:8 Psalm 35:17 Psalm 63:9 Proverbs 3:25 Isaiah 10:3 Isaiah 47:11 Ezekiel 38:9 Zephaniah 1:15 12 Occurrences |
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