šēdim
demonic Hebrew single tradition · 1
The šēdim are demons of Deuteronomy 32:17 and Psalm 106: 37–38, who are Canaanite deities. They are tentatively identified with the shaddayin that appear in the fragmentary inscriptions at Deir Alla.
When
- First attested
- 1200 BCE
- Attested period
- -1200 – 100
- Historical notes
- Attested in Deuteronomy and Psalms.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Shaddai, El Shaddai, shaddayin
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“These have been tentatively identified with the šēdim "demons" (Hebrew: שדים) of Deuteronomy 32:17 (parashah Haazinu) and Psalm 106: 37–38, who are Canaanite deities.”
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