Lexicon shemam: Desolation, waste, horror Original Word: שְׁמַם Strong's Exhaustive Concordance be astonished (Aramaic) corresponding to shamem -- be astonied. see HEBREW shamem NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to shamem Definition to be appalled NASB Translation appalled (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [שְׁמַם] verb Ethpo`l. be appalled (ᵑ7 (rare); see Biblical Hebrew; Christian-Palestinian Aramaic  , Schulth209); — Perfect3masculine singular אֶשְׁתּוֺמַם (K§ 36) Daniel 4:16. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: This word is of Aramaic origin, corresponding to the Hebrew שָׁמֵם (shamem).Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of devastation and astonishment as expressed by שְׁמַם can be related to several Greek terms in the Septuagint and New Testament that convey similar meanings, such as: Usage: This term is used in the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament, particularly in the context of describing the effects of divine judgment or calamity that leaves a place or people desolate and in shock. Context: The Aramaic verb שְׁמַם (shemam) appears in the context of prophetic literature, where it is used to describe the aftermath of divine judgment. The term is closely related to its Hebrew counterpart שָׁמֵם (shamem), which is frequently used in the Hebrew Bible to depict desolation and ruin. In the Aramaic sections, such as those found in the Book of Daniel, שְׁמַם is employed to illustrate the profound impact of God's intervention in human affairs, often leaving nations or cities in a state of utter devastation and bewilderment. This word underscores the power and sovereignty of God in executing judgment, serving as a warning to those who oppose His will. The usage of שְׁמַם in these texts highlights the theme of divine retribution and the inevitable consequences of sin and rebellion against God. Forms and Transliterations אֶשְׁתּוֹמַם֙ אשתומם ’eš·tō·w·mam ’eštōwmam eshtoMamLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 4:19 HEB: שְׁמֵ֣הּ בֵּלְטְשַׁאצַּ֗ר אֶשְׁתּוֹמַם֙ כְּשָׁעָ֣ה חֲדָ֔ה NAS: is Belteshazzar, was appalled for a while KJV: [was] Belteshazzar, was astonied for one INT: name is Belteshazzar was appalled A while one 1 Occurrence |
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