Strong's Lexicon shmad: To destroy, annihilate, exterminate Original Word: שְׁמַד Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G622 (ἀπόλλυμι, apollymi) - to destroy, to perish - G853 (ἀφανίζω, aphanizo) - to make disappear, to destroy Usage: The Hebrew verb "shamad" primarily conveys the idea of complete destruction or annihilation. It is often used in the context of divine judgment or warfare, where the obliteration of a people, city, or object is intended. The term implies a thorough and irreversible action, often as a consequence of sin or rebellion against God. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, the concept of destruction was not merely physical but also carried spiritual and covenantal implications. The Israelites understood "shamad" as a divine act of judgment, often associated with the covenantal curses outlined in the Torah. The destruction of cities or peoples was seen as a means of purging evil and maintaining the holiness of the community. This understanding was deeply rooted in the belief that God is sovereign and just, executing judgment to uphold His righteousness. Brown-Driver-Briggs [שְׁמַד] verb Haph`el destroy (ᵑ7 Pa`el make apostatize; compare Biblical Hebrew); — Infinitive לְהַשְׁמָדָה Daniel 7:26 (object omitted, = dominion). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance consume (Aramaic) corresponding to shamad -- consume. see HEBREW shamad Forms and Transliterations לְהַשְׁמָדָ֥ה להשמדה lə·haš·mā·ḏāh lehashmaDah ləhašmāḏāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 7:26 HEB: וְשָׁלְטָנֵ֣הּ יְהַעְדּ֔וֹן לְהַשְׁמָדָ֥ה וּלְהוֹבָדָ֖ה עַד־ NAS: will be taken away, annihilated and destroyed KJV: his dominion, to consume and to destroy INT: and his dominion will be taken annihilated and destroyed unto 1 Occurrence |
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