Strong's Lexicon shochad: Bribe, gift Original Word: שַׁחַד Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to give a present Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance, the concept of bribery and corruption is addressed in the New Testament, such as in the context of unjust gain (e.g., Greek word "δόλος" - dolos, meaning deceit or treachery). Usage: The Hebrew word "shochad" primarily refers to a bribe or a gift given with the intention of influencing the recipient's actions or decisions. In the biblical context, it often carries a negative connotation, associated with corruption, injustice, and the perversion of justice. The term is used to describe illicit payments that compromise the integrity of judges, leaders, or officials. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, justice and righteousness were foundational to the community's covenant relationship with God. The giving and receiving of bribes were seen as a direct violation of God's commandments, undermining the social and legal order. The Torah explicitly condemns bribery, emphasizing that it blinds the eyes of the wise and subverts the cause of the righteous (Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 16:19). In a society where justice was meant to reflect God's character, shochad represented a serious moral failing. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shachad Definition a present, bribe NASB Translation bribe (15), bribes (3), corrupt (1), gifts (1), present (2), reward (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שֹׁ֫חַד noun masculine present, specifically bribe; — ׳שׁ absolute Isaiah 1:23 22t.; — bribe, usually to pervert justice, object of לָקַח Exodus 23:8 a (E), = Deuteronomy 16:19a, Deuteronomy 10:17; 1 Samuel 8:3; 2Chronicles 19:7; Psalm 15:5; Proverbs 17:23; + infinitive, take bribe to do something, Deuteronomy 27:25; Ezekiel 22:12; ׳אָהַב שׁ Isaiah 1:23; compare also Isaiah 5:23; Isaiah 33:15; Exodus 23:8b (E) = Deuteronomy 16:19b, Micah 3:11; Psalm 26:10; Proverbs 17:8; Proverbs 21:14; ׳אָהֳלֵישֿׁ Job 15:34, i.e. abode of bribe-givers; ׳שׁ Proverbs 6:35 ("" כֹּפֶר) is hush-money, or (possibly) legal compensation (compare Toy); ׳שׁ elsewhere (with שָׁהַ) of bribing king to take sides 1 Kings 15:19; 2 Kings 16:8, compare Isaiah 45:13 ("" מְחִיר). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bribery, gift, present, reward From shachad; a donation (venal or redemptive) -- bribe(-ry), gift, present, reward. see HEBREW shachad Forms and Transliterations בְּשֹׁ֣חַד בְשֹׁ֔חַד בַּשֹּׁ֔חַד בשחד הַ֭שֹּׁחַד הַשֹּׁ֗חַד הַשֹּׁ֙חַד֙ השחד וְשֹׁ֖חַד וְשֹׁ֥חַד ושחד שֹּֽׁחַד׃ שֹֽׁחַד׃ שֹׁ֑חַד שֹׁ֔חַד שֹׁ֙חַד֙ שֹׁ֣חַד שֹׁ֥חַד שחד שחד׃ baš·šō·ḥaḏ bashShochad baššōḥaḏ bə·šō·ḥaḏ ḇə·šō·ḥaḏ beShochad bəšōḥaḏ ḇəšōḥaḏ haš·šō·ḥaḏ hashShochad haššōḥaḏ Shochad šō·ḥaḏ šōḥaḏ veShochad wə·šō·ḥaḏ wəšōḥaḏLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 23:8 HEB: וְשֹׁ֖חַד לֹ֣א תִקָּ֑ח NAS: You shall not take a bribe, for a bribe KJV: And thou shalt take no gift: for the gift INT: A bribe shall not take Exodus 23:8 Deuteronomy 10:17 Deuteronomy 16:19 Deuteronomy 16:19 Deuteronomy 27:25 1 Samuel 8:3 1 Kings 15:19 2 Kings 16:8 2 Chronicles 19:7 Job 15:34 Psalm 15:5 Psalm 26:10 Proverbs 6:35 Proverbs 17:8 Proverbs 17:23 Proverbs 21:14 Isaiah 1:23 Isaiah 5:23 Isaiah 33:15 Isaiah 45:13 Ezekiel 22:12 Micah 3:11 23 Occurrences |
|
