Strong's Lexicon yasham: To be desolate, to be appalled, to be astonished Original Word: יָשַׁם Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "yasham," the concept of desolation and astonishment can be found in Greek words such as ἐρημόω (erēmoō - Strong's Greek 2049), which means to lay waste or make desolate. Usage: The Hebrew verb "yasham" primarily conveys a sense of desolation or astonishment, often in the context of judgment or divine retribution. It is used to describe a state of being appalled or devastated, typically as a result of God's judgment on a nation or people. The term can also imply a sense of being laid waste or left in ruins. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, desolation was a common theme associated with divine judgment. The Israelites understood that their covenant relationship with God included blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience, as outlined in Deuteronomy 28. The use of "yasham" in the Hebrew Bible often reflects the consequences of turning away from God, resulting in physical and spiritual desolation. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to be desolate NASB Translation appalled (1), desolate (1), stripped (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [יָשַׁם] verb be desolate (compare שָׁמַם) — Qal Imperfect3feminine singular תֵּשַׁם Ezekiel 12:19; תֵּשָׁ֑ם Genesis 47:19; וַתֵּ֫שַׁם Ezekiel 19:7; 3feminine plural תִּישָׁ֑מְנָה Ezekiel 6:6 (Co תֵּשׁמנה); — be desolate , subject ארץ Ezekiel 12:19; Ezekiel 19:7; subject אֲדָמָה Genesis 47:19 (J); subject במות Ezekiel 6:6. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance be desolate A primitive root; to lie waste -- be desolate. Forms and Transliterations וַתֵּ֤שַׁם ותשם תִּישָׁ֑מְנָה תֵּשַׁ֤ם תֵשָֽׁם׃ תישמנה תשם תשם׃ tê·šam ṯê·šām têšam ṯêšām teSham tî·šā·mə·nāh tîšāmənāh tiShamenah vatTesham wat·tê·šam wattêšamLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 47:19 HEB: וְהָאֲדָמָ֖ה לֹ֥א תֵשָֽׁם׃ NAS: and that the land may not be desolate. KJV: that the land be not desolate. INT: and our land not may not be desolate Ezekiel 6:6 Ezekiel 12:19 Ezekiel 19:7 4 Occurrences |
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