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The meaning of מְשַׁמָּה

Understanding mᵉshammâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

astonishment, desolate. - a waste or amazement 1) devastation, horror 1a) devastation, waste 1b) horror

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מְשַׁמָּה

Phoneticmesh-am-maw'
Transliterationmᵉshammâh
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

astonishment, desolate. - a waste or amazement 1) devastation, horror 1a) devastation, waste 1b) horror

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

7 total references
ReferenceText
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)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
7x
Most Frequent Book
Ezekiel
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