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BESOM*

Old English word meaning “broom” (Is 14:23, KJB). The besom, or broom, of destruction is a Near Eastern metaphor signifying total destruction. It refers to the annihilation or “sweeping away” of Babylon by the Lord.

Show passage in OET: ISA 14:23

OET-RV ISA 14:23

23 I’ll make it into a place where owls live, and pools of water, and I’ll sweep her with the broom of destruction.” That’s the declaration from Commander-in-chief Yahweh.

OET-LV ISA 14:23

23 And_I_will_make_it (into)_a_possession_of hedgehog[s] and_pools_of water and_I_will_sweep_it_away with_a_broom_of destruction the_utterance_of YHWH soldiers/messengers.

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