Strong’s H7825

שְׁחִית

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

shchiyth

Pronunciation

shek-HEETH

Definition

Destruction, ruin, corruption

Meaning

a pit-fall

Usage

The Hebrew word "shechith" primarily denotes a state of destruction or ruin. It is often used in the context of physical destruction or moral corruption. The term can refer to the devastation brought about by divine judgment or the moral decay of individuals or societies.

Bible references

Psalm 107:20;Lamentations 4:20