Lexicon shachat: To destroy, corrupt, ruin, spoil Original Word: שׁחט Strong's Exhaustive Concordance beat A primitive root (identical with shachat through the idea of striking); to hammer out -- beat. see HEBREW shachat NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originthe same as shachat, q.v. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: A primitive rootCorresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents listed for this specific Hebrew term in the Strong's Concordance. However, related concepts of metalworking and craftsmanship can be found in Greek terms associated with similar activities, such as χαλκεύω (chalkeuō) • to work as a coppersmith or metalworker. Usage: This term is used in the context of working with metal, specifically in the process of hammering out or flattening metal materials. Context: The Hebrew verb שׁחט (shachat) is a primitive root that conveys the action of hammering out, particularly in the context of metalwork. This term is associated with the process of shaping and flattening metal, which was a common practice in ancient craftsmanship. The action of hammering out metal was essential for creating various tools, weapons, and ornaments. The verb is used to describe the meticulous and skilled labor involved in transforming raw metal into usable and often intricate forms. The process of hammering out metal required not only physical strength but also precision and expertise, reflecting the craftsmanship and artistry of ancient metalworkers. 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 |