Strong’s H8075

שְׁמַם

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

shmam

Pronunciation

sheh-MAHM

Definition

Desolation, waste, horror

Meaning

to stun, devastate, stupefy

Usage

The Hebrew word "shemam" is used to describe a state of desolation or ruin, often as a result of divine judgment or abandonment. It conveys a sense of emptiness and devastation, typically in the context of land or cities that have been laid waste.

Bible references

Daniel 4:19