Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H3456

Strong's H3456 · Hebrew

יָשַׁם

yâsham · /yaw-sham'/

Number
H3456
Language
Hebrew
Original word
יָשַׁם
Transliteration
yâsham
Pronunciation
yaw-sham'
KJV occurrences
4 verses

Definition

to lie waste

KJV: be desolate.

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered יָשַׁם across 4 verses.

desolate4×

Every occurrence (KJV)

4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Genesis1 verse
Ezekiel3 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H3456 (yâsham) mean?

to lie waste

How many times does H3456 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H3456 (יָשַׁם) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “desolate.”

How is yâsham translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H3456 is rendered as “desolate” (4×).

Where does the Hebrew word יָשַׁם come from?

a primitive root;