# devastate, devastation

## Definition:

The term “devastated” or “devastation” refers to having one’s property or land ruined or destroyed. It also often includes destroying or capturing the people living on that land.

* This refers to a very severe and complete destruction. 
* For example, the city of Sodom was devastated by God as punishment for the sins of the people living there.
* The term “devastation” can also include causing great emotional grief resulting from the punishment or destruction.

## Translation Suggestions

* The term “devastate” could be translated as “completely destroy” or “completely ruin.”
* Depending on the context, “devastation” could be translated as “complete destruction” or “total ruin” or “overwhelming grief” or “disaster.”

## Bible References:

* [Daniel 08:24-25](rc://en/tn/help/dan/08/24)
* [Jeremiah 04:13](rc://en/tn/help/jer/04/13)
* [Numbers 21:30](rc://en/tn/help/num/21/30)
* [Zephaniah 01:13](rc://en/tn/help/zep/01/13)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H1110, H1238, H2721, H1826, H3615, H3772, H4875, H7701, H7703, H7722, H7843, H8074, H8077
