Strong’s H7876

שָׁיָה

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

shayah

Pronunciation

shah-YAH

Definition

Waste, ruin, devastation

Meaning

to keep in memory

Usage

The term "shayah" is used to describe a state of desolation or ruin. It often conveys the idea of a place that has been laid waste or left in a state of destruction. This word is typically used in prophetic literature to describe the aftermath of divine judgment or the consequences of sin and rebellion against God.

Bible references

Deuteronomy 32:18