Strong’s H7701

שֹׁד

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

shod

Pronunciation

shode

Definition

Destruction, devastation, ruin, violence, havoc

Meaning

violence, ravage

Usage

The Hebrew word "shod" primarily denotes destruction or devastation, often in the context of violence or ruin brought upon a people or land. It is used to describe the physical and moral desolation that results from warfare, oppression, or divine judgment. The term conveys a sense of overwhelming force that leads to ruin and desolation.

Bible references

Job 5:21;Job 5:22;Psalm 12:5;Proverbs 21:7;Proverbs 24:2;Isaiah 13:6;Isaiah 16:4;Isaiah 22:4;Isaiah 51:19;Isaiah 59:7;Isaiah 60:18;Jeremiah 6:7;Jeremiah 20:8;Jeremiah 48:3;Ezekiel 45:9;Hosea 7:13;Hosea 9:6;Hosea 10:14;Hosea 12:1;Joel 1:15;Amos 3:10;Amos 5:9;Amos 5:9;Habakkuk 1:3;Habakkuk 2:17