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# devastate, devastation #
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## Definition: ##
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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.
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* This refers to a very severe and complete destruction.
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* For example, the city of Sodom was devastated by God as punishment for the sins of the people living there.
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* The term "devastation" can also include causing great emotional grief resulting from the punishment or destruction.
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## Translation Suggestions ##
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* The term "devastate" could be translated as "completely destroy" or "completely ruin."
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* Depending on the context, "devastation" could be translated as "complete destruction" or "total ruin" or "overwhelming grief" or "disaster."
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## Bible References: ##
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* [Daniel 08:24-25](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/dan/08/24)
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* [Jeremiah 04:13-15](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jer/04/13)
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* [Numbers 21:29-30](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/num/21/29)
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* [Zephaniah 01:12-13](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/zep/01/12)
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