Strong’s H8043

שִׁמְאָם

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

Shim'am

Pronunciation

shee-MAHM

Definition

Desolation, Appallment

Meaning

Shimam

Usage

The term "Shimam" is used in the Hebrew Bible to convey a sense of utter desolation or devastation. It often describes the state of a place or people after divine judgment or calamity. The word emphasizes the profound impact of such events, leaving the land or individuals in a state of ruin and emptiness.

Bible references

1 Chronicles 9:38