Berean Strong's Lexicon shachat: To destroy, corrupt, ruin, spoil Original Word: שָׁחַת Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1311 (διαφθείρω, diaphtheiro) - to destroy, corrupt - G5351 (φθείρω, phtheiro) - to corrupt, destroy Usage: The Hebrew verb "shachat" primarily means to destroy or corrupt. It is often used in the context of physical destruction or moral corruption. The term can refer to the act of ruining something physically, such as land or objects, or it can denote moral decay and the perversion of ethical standards. In the biblical narrative, "shachat" is frequently used to describe the wickedness of humanity and the resulting divine judgment. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of destruction was not only physical but also moral and spiritual. The Israelites understood that moral corruption could lead to societal decay and divine retribution. The use of "shachat" in the Hebrew Bible often reflects the covenantal relationship between God and His people, where disobedience and corruption lead to judgment and destruction. This reflects the broader Ancient Near Eastern understanding of divine justice and order. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originthe same as shachat, q.v. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance beat A primitive root (identical with shachat through the idea of striking); to hammer out -- beat. see HEBREW shachat Forms and Transliterations שָׁח֑וּט שָׁח֔וּט שחוט šā·ḥūṭ šāḥūṭ shaChutLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 10:16 HEB: צִנָּ֖ה זָהָ֣ב שָׁח֑וּט שֵׁשׁ־ מֵא֣וֹת KJV: targets [of] beaten gold: INT: large gold beaten six hundred 1 Kings 10:17 2 Chronicles 9:15 2 Chronicles 9:15 2 Chronicles 9:16 5 Occurrences |
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