וָ/שֹׁ֖ד
𐤅/𐤔𐤃
shôd
and-destruction
A state or act of devastation, violent destruction, or ruin caused by hostile forces; also refers to violent oppression or plundering—especially the aftermath or continued state following such actions. In various contexts, שֹׁד emphasizes the devastation or loss that results from predatory human violence, often associated with military incursion or social oppression.
Amos 3:10 · Word #9
Lexicon H7701
| Lemma | שֹׁד |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤃 |
| Transliteration | shôd |
| Strong's | H7701 |
| Definition | A state or act of devastation, violent destruction, or ruin caused by hostile forces; also refers to violent oppression or plundering—especially the aftermath or continued state following such actions. In various contexts, שֹׁד emphasizes the devastation or loss that results from predatory human violence, often associated with military incursion or social oppression. |
Morphology HC/Ncmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and-destruction |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7701-07
and violent devastation
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction ו + masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun שֹׁד derives from שׁוּד (to act violently, devastate) and denotes the act or resulting state of violent ruin. The prefixed conjunction וָ adds "and," while the masculine singular absolute form is preserved as a singular abstract noun. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and devastation
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'And devastation' focuses on the core meaning and pairs more fluidly with 'violence'; 'violent' is already included in the preceding word, so no need to repeat it. |