The meaning of “מְשַׁמָּה”
Understanding mᵉshammâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
astonishment, desolate. - a waste or amazement 1) devastation, horror 1a) devastation, waste 1b) horror
מְשַׁמָּה
astonishment, desolate. - a waste or amazement 1) devastation, horror 1a) devastation, waste 1b) horror
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 15:6 | “For the waters of Nimrim shall be desolate: for the hay is withered away, the grass faileth, there is no green thing.” Word: מְשַׁמָּה (mᵉshammâh) | |
| Jeremiah 48:34 | “From the cry of Heshbon even unto Elealeh, and even unto Jahaz, have they uttered their voice, from Zoar even unto Horonaim, as an heifer of three years old: for the waters also of Nimrim shall be desolate.” Word: מְשַׁמָּה (mᵉshammâh) | |
| Ezekiel 33:28 | “For I will lay the land most desolate, and the pomp of her strength shall cease; and the mountains of Israel shall be desolate, that none shall pass through.” Word: מְשַׁמָּה (mᵉshammâh) |
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