Strong’s H8046

שְׁמַד

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

shmad

Pronunciation

shah-MAD

Definition

To destroy, annihilate, exterminate

Meaning

to desolate

Usage

The Hebrew verb "shamad" primarily conveys the idea of complete destruction or annihilation. It is often used in the context of divine judgment or warfare, where the obliteration of a people, city, or object is intended. The term implies a thorough and irreversible action, often as a consequence of sin or rebellion against God.

Bible references

Daniel 7:26