Hebrew · H8077, H2723

שְׁמָמָה / חָרְבָּה

Devastation ; figuratively, astonishment · properly, drought , i.e. (by implication) a desolation

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שְׁמָמָה H8077 devastation ; figuratively, astonishment

Pronunciation šĕmāmāh

Desolation that stuns: physical ruin so complete it evokes speechless shock and bewilderment.

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חׇרְבָּה H2723 properly, drought , i.e. (by implication) a desolation

Pronunciation ḥorĕbāh

Desolation as covenant judgment: the land's sterility signals God's withdrawal of blessing and covenant faithfulness.

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What does שְׁמָמָה / חָרְבָּה (šĕmāmâ / ḥorbâ) mean in the Bible?

שְׁמָמָה · חׇרְבָּה is a Hebrew phrase meaning "desolation, waste, ruin".

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What does שְׁמָמָה · חׇרְבָּה mean in the Bible?

שְׁמָמָה · חׇרְבָּה is a Hebrew phrase meaning "desolation, waste, ruin".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H8077, H2723?

H8077, H2723 is connected to 100 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. desolation, waste, ruin

Strong's H8077, H2723

Lexical occurrences 100 verses

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desolation, waste, ruin

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