Strong’s H7819

שָׁחַט

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

shachat

Pronunciation

shah-khat

Definition

To destroy, to corrupt, to ruin

Meaning

to slaughter

Usage

The Hebrew verb "shachat" primarily means to destroy or corrupt. It is used in various contexts in the Old Testament to describe physical destruction, moral corruption, or the act of ruining something. The term can refer to both literal and figurative destruction, encompassing the idea of bringing something to a state of ruin or decay.

Bible references

Genesis 22:10;Genesis 37:31;Exodus 12:6;Exodus 12:21;Exodus 29:11;Exodus 29:16;Exodus 29:20;Exodus 34:25;Leviticus 1:5;Leviticus 1:11;Leviticus 3:2;Leviticus 3:8;Leviticus 3:13;Leviticus 4:4;Leviticus 4:15;Leviticus 4:24;Leviticus 4:24;Leviticus 4:29;Leviticus 4:33;Leviticus 4:33;Leviticus 6:25;Leviticus 6:25;Leviticus 7:2;Leviticus 7:2;Leviticus 8:15