Strong’s H7711

שְׁדֵפָה

Part of speech

noun feminine; noun masculine

Transliteration

shdephah

Pronunciation

sh-dey-fah'

Definition

Blight, Scorching, Blasting

Meaning

blight

Usage

The term "shdephah" refers to a condition of blight or scorching, often used in the context of agricultural devastation. It describes the effect of a hot, dry wind or other natural phenomena that cause crops to wither and fail. This word is typically used to convey the idea of divine judgment or natural disaster affecting the land.

Bible references

Deuteronomy 28:22;1 Kings 8:37;2 Kings 19:26;2 Chronicles 6:28;Amos 4:9;Haggai 2:17