רָשַׁשׁ

ra.shashto beatHow to read Hebrew
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Definition

a primitive root; to demolish
Traditional renderings: impoverish.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

2 total
  1. Jeremiah 5:17יְרֹשֵׁ֞שׁ · they will destroy
    They will devour your harvest and food; they will consume your sons and daughters; they will eat up your flocks and herds; they will feed on your vines and fig trees. With the sword they will destroy the fortified cities in which you trust.”
  2. Malachi 1:4רֻשַּׁ֗שְׁנוּ · We have been devastated
    Though Edom may say, “We have been devastated, but we will rebuild the ruins,” this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “They may build, but I will demolish. They will be called the Land of Wickedness, and a people with whom the LORD is indignant forever.