# 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](en/tn/dan/help/08/24)
* [Jeremiah 04:13-15](en/tn/jer/help/04/13)
* [Numbers 21:29-30](en/tn/num/help/21/29)
* [Zephaniah 01:12-13](en/tn/zep/help/01/12)