Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “שָׁמֵם”
Understanding shâmêm reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
desolate. - ruined 1) devastated, deserted, desolate
H8076
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
שָׁמֵם
Phoneticshaw-mame'
Transliterationshâmêm
Grammar Code
H:A
Hebrew Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
desolate. - ruined 1) devastated, deserted, desolate
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah 12:11 | “They have made it desolate, and being desolate it mourneth unto me; the whole land is made desolate, because no man layeth it to heart.” Word: שָׁמֵם (shâmêm) | |
| Daniel 9:17 | “Now therefore, O our God, hear the prayer of thy servant, and his supplications, and cause thy face to shine upon thy sanctuary that is desolate, for the Lord’s sake.” Word: שָׁמֵם (shâmêm) |