Strong’s H7820

שׁחט

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

shachat

Pronunciation

shah-khat

Definition

To destroy, corrupt, ruin, spoil

Meaning

to hammer out

Usage

The Hebrew verb "shachat" primarily means to destroy or corrupt. It is often used in the context of physical destruction or moral corruption. The term can refer to the act of ruining something physically, such as land or objects, or it can denote moral decay and the perversion of ethical standards. In the biblical narrative, "shachat" is frequently used to describe the wickedness of humanity and the resulting divine judgment.

Bible references

1 Kings 10:16;1 Kings 10:17;2 Chronicles 9:15;2 Chronicles 9:15;2 Chronicles 9:16