ἐρημόω
erēmoō (G2049)
to lay waste
AI Word Study
The Greek verb ἐρημόω (erēmoō) is defined as "to lay waste." This physical action suggests destruction, devastation, or abandonment of a place. The semantic domain of physical action indicates that the focus is on the external effects of this action. The verb ἐρημόω occurs five times in the Bible. Its range of usage spans various contexts, implying that the consequences of waste, abandonment, or devastation can have significant impacts. This verb likely describes a dramatic shift from a state of occupation or use to one of desolation.
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Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself will not stand.
But he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation. A house divided against itself falls.
The ten horns which you saw, and the beast, these will hate the prostitute, will make her desolate, will strip her naked, will eat her flesh, and will burn her utterly with fire.
For in an hour such great riches are made desolate.’ Every ship master, and everyone who sails anywhere, and mariners, and as many as gain their living by sea, stood far away,
They cast dust on their heads, and cried, weeping and mourning, saying, ‘Woe, woe, the great city, in which all who had their ships in the sea were made rich by reason of her great wealth!’ For she is made desolate in one hour.