Lexicon shechath: Pit, destruction, corruption Original Word: שְׁחַת Strong's Exhaustive Concordance corrupt, fault (Aramaic) corresponding to shachath -- corrupt, fault. see HEBREW shachath NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to shachath Definition to corrupt NASB Translation corrupt (1), corruption (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [שְׁחַת] verb corrupt (ᵑ7J (once), Syriac  ; Biblical Hebrew [שָׁחַת]); — Pe`al Passive participle feminine singular שְׁחִיתָה Daniel 2:9 corrupt word; as noun = fault Daniel 6:5 (twice in verse) (compare ᵑ7 Psalm 17:3; Ruth 4:22). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁחַת (shachat), which means to decay or ruin.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 5351: φθείρω (phtheiro) • to corrupt, destroy Usage: This term is used in the context of describing a state of decay or ruin, particularly in relation to physical structures or moral conditions. It is found in the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament, specifically in the book of Daniel. Context: The Aramaic word שְׁחַת (shechat) appears in the Old Testament in the book of Daniel, which contains sections written in Aramaic. The term is used to describe a state of ruin or decay, often in a metaphorical sense. For example, in Daniel 6:4 (BSB), it is used to describe the efforts of Daniel's adversaries to find grounds for charges against him: "Then the administrators and satraps sought to find some charge against Daniel regarding the kingdom, but they could find no charge or corruption, because he was trustworthy and no negligence or corruption was found in him." Here, שְׁחַת is translated as "corruption," indicating moral decay or wrongdoing. The use of this term highlights the integrity of Daniel, as no moral decay or ruin could be found in his conduct. Forms and Transliterations וּשְׁחִיתָ֔ה וּשְׁחִיתָ֜ה וּשְׁחִיתָה֙ ושחיתה ū·šə·ḥî·ṯāh ūšəḥîṯāh ushechiTahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 2:9 HEB: וּמִלָּ֨ה כִדְבָ֤ה וּשְׁחִיתָה֙ [הַזְמִנְתּוּן כ] NAS: lying and corrupt words KJV: lying and corrupt words INT: words lying and corrupt prepare to speak Daniel 6:4 Daniel 6:4 3 Occurrences |
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