הֲרִיסָה
ha.ri.sah
ruins
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "הֲרִיסָה" (ha.ri.sah) with Strong's number H2034 specifically refers to "ruins." As a singular noun, it conveys a state of something laid bare, destroyed, or fallen into disarray. Its occurrence in the Bible is limited to one instance, indicating its unique and distinctive usage in a specific context. Given its definition, "הֲרִיסָה" likely denotes a visual representation of devastation, possibly resulting from war, natural disasters, or neglect. Its connotation may be one of desolation, decay, or abandonment. The limited usage restricts its range to situations where a sense of thorough destruction or desolate aftermath is emphasized. In biblical contexts, such a term could serve to emphasize the severity of punishment, the consequences of rebellion, or the effects of divine retribution. However, without further instances to analyze, the scope of its significance and thematic application cannot be expanded beyond its singular appearance.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text