Strong’s H7700

שֵׁד

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

shed

Pronunciation

shayd

Definition

Demon, evil spirit

Meaning

a doemon

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.

Bible references

Deuteronomy 32:17;Psalm 106:37