Strong’s H8154
שָׁסָה
Part of speech
Verb
Transliteration
shacah
Pronunciation
shah-sah
Definition
To plunder, to spoil, to despoil
Meaning
to plunder
Usage
The Hebrew verb "shasah" primarily means to plunder or to spoil. It is used in the context of taking goods by force, often in a military setting. The term conveys the act of stripping an enemy of their possessions, typically after a victory in battle. This word is often associated with the aftermath of conflict, where the victors seize the wealth and resources of the defeated.
Bible references
Judges 2:14;Judges 2:16;1 Samuel 14:48;1 Samuel 23:1;2 Kings 17:20;Psalm 44:10;Isaiah 10:13;Isaiah 17:14;Isaiah 42:22;Jeremiah 50:11;Hosea 13:15