Strong’s H4892

מַשְׁחֵת

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

mashcheth

Pronunciation

mahsh-KHAYTH

Definition

Destruction, corruption, ruin

Meaning

destruction

Usage

The Hebrew word "mashcheth" primarily denotes a state or act of destruction or corruption. It is used in the context of physical ruin, moral decay, or divine judgment. The term can refer to both the process and the result of destruction, emphasizing the severity and completeness of the ruin.

Bible references

Ezekiel 9:1