Lexicon shochad: Bribe, gift Original Word: שַׁחַד Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bribery, gift, present, reward From shachad; a donation (venal or redemptive) -- bribe(-ry), gift, present, reward. see HEBREW shachad 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). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to give a present.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek term in the Septuagint and New Testament that aligns with the concept of שַׁחַד is δῶρον (G1435 • doron), which means a gift or present. While δῶρον can refer to a legitimate offering or gift, it can also imply a bribe in certain contexts, similar to שַׁחַד. The New Testament uses δῶρον in various passages, including those that discuss offerings to God and gifts given to others (e.g., Matthew 5:23-24; Hebrews 5:1). Usage: The term שַׁחַד is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a gift or present, often with the connotation of a bribe intended to influence judgment or decision-making. Context: The Hebrew word שַׁחַד (shachad) appears in various contexts within the Old Testament, primarily associated with the concept of a bribe. It is often used in legal and judicial settings, where it denotes a gift given with the intention of corrupting justice. The Torah explicitly warns against the acceptance of שַׁחַד, as it can blind the eyes of the wise and pervert the words of the righteous (Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 16:19). The prophets also speak against the practice, highlighting its role in societal corruption and injustice (Isaiah 1:23; Micah 3:11). In Proverbs, שַׁחַד is mentioned as a tool that can sway decisions and is contrasted with the pursuit of righteousness (Proverbs 17:23). The term underscores the ethical and moral challenges faced by leaders and judges in maintaining integrity and justice. 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 |
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