Strong’s H3451

יְשִׁימַה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

yshiymah

Pronunciation

yeh-shee-MAH

Definition

Desolation, wasteland, wilderness

Meaning

desolation

Usage

The term "yeshimah" is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a barren, uninhabited, and desolate place. It often conveys a sense of judgment or divine retribution, where once fertile and thriving areas are turned into wastelands due to sin or disobedience. It can also refer to a literal desert or wilderness, emphasizing the absence of life and productivity.

Bible references

Psalm 55:15