שֹׁ֖ד
𐤔𐤃
shôd
the 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.
Isaiah 22:4 · Word #12
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 HNcmsc
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the destruction |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7701-05
violent devastation
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from שׁוּד, emphasizing the act and resulting state of aggressive destruction. "Violent devastation" preserves the root’s force of predatory, hostile ruin while reflecting the singular masculine absolute form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the destruction
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'violent devastation' is accurate but the context requires the more general 'the destruction' to align with typical usage and clarity regarding what has happened to the people. |