Strong’s H4288

מְחִתָּה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

mchittah

Pronunciation

mekh-it-taw'

Definition

Terror, destruction, dismay

Meaning

a dissolution, a ruin, consternation

Usage

The Hebrew word "mechittah" is used to convey a sense of terror, destruction, or dismay. It often describes the emotional and physical state of being overwhelmed by fear or the impending doom that comes from divine judgment or enemy attack. The term is used to express the profound impact of fear and the resulting chaos or ruin.

Bible references

Psalm 89:40;Proverbs 10:14;Proverbs 10:15;Proverbs 10:29;Proverbs 13:3;Proverbs 14:28;Proverbs 18:7;Proverbs 21:15;Isaiah 54:14;Jeremiah 17:17;Jeremiah 48:39