Strong’s H7810

שַׁחַד

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

shachad

Pronunciation

sho-khad

Definition

Bribe, gift

Meaning

a donation

Usage

The Hebrew word "shochad" primarily refers to a bribe or a gift given with the intention of influencing the recipient's actions or decisions. In the biblical context, it often carries a negative connotation, associated with corruption, injustice, and the perversion of justice. The term is used to describe illicit payments that compromise the integrity of judges, leaders, or officials.

Bible references

Exodus 23:8;Exodus 23:8;Deuteronomy 10:17;Deuteronomy 16:19;Deuteronomy 16:19;Deuteronomy 27:25;1 Samuel 8:3;1 Kings 15:19;2 Kings 16:8;2 Chronicles 19:7;Job 15:34;Psalm 15:5;Psalm 26:10;Proverbs 6:35;Proverbs 17:8;Proverbs 17:23;Proverbs 21:14;Isaiah 1:23;Isaiah 5:23;Isaiah 33:15;Isaiah 45:13;Ezekiel 22:12;Micah 3:11