Strong’s H8077

שְׁמָמָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

shmamah

Pronunciation

she-mah-mah

Definition

Desolation, waste, devastation

Meaning

devastation, astonishment

Usage

The Hebrew word "shemamah" is used to describe a state of utter desolation or ruin. It often conveys the idea of a place being laid waste, devoid of life and vitality. This term is frequently employed in the context of divine judgment, where lands or cities are left in a state of desolation as a consequence of sin and disobedience to God.

Bible references

Exodus 23:29;Leviticus 26:33;Joshua 8:28;Isaiah 1:7;Isaiah 1:7;Isaiah 6:11;Isaiah 17:9;Isaiah 62:4;Isaiah 64:10;Jeremiah 4:27;Jeremiah 6:8;Jeremiah 9:11;Jeremiah 10:22;Jeremiah 12:10;Jeremiah 12:11;Jeremiah 25:12;Jeremiah 32:43;Jeremiah 34:22;Jeremiah 44:6;Jeremiah 49:2;Jeremiah 49:33;Jeremiah 50:13;Jeremiah 51:26;Jeremiah 51:62;Ezekiel 6:14