Strong’s H7703

שָׁדַד

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

shadad

Pronunciation

shah-DAD

Definition

To devastate, destroy, ruin, spoil, oppress

Meaning

to be burly, powerful, to ravage

Usage

The Hebrew verb "shadad" primarily conveys the act of violently destroying or devastating. It is often used in the context of military conquest, where cities or nations are laid waste. The term can also imply oppression or plundering, highlighting the aggressive and forceful nature of the action.

Bible references

Judges 5:27;Job 12:6;Job 15:21;Psalm 17:9;Psalm 137:8;Proverbs 11:3;Proverbs 19:26;Proverbs 24:15;Isaiah 15:1;Isaiah 15:1;Isaiah 16:4;Isaiah 21:2;Isaiah 21:2;Isaiah 23:1;Isaiah 23:14;Isaiah 33:1;Isaiah 33:1;Isaiah 33:1;Isaiah 33:1;Jeremiah 4:13;Jeremiah 4:20;Jeremiah 4:20;Jeremiah 4:30;Jeremiah 5:6;Jeremiah 6:26