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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
• Jeremiah 04:13-15
• Numbers 21:29-30
• Zephaniah 01:12-13