Strong’s H7591

שְׁאִיָּה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

sh'iyah

Pronunciation

shay-YAH

Definition

Desolation, waste

Meaning

desolation

Usage

The term "sheiyyah" is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a state of desolation or ruin. It often conveys the idea of a place that has been laid waste, either through divine judgment or as a result of warfare and destruction. The word emphasizes the complete and utter devastation of a location, leaving it uninhabitable and barren.

Bible references

Isaiah 24:12