Strong’s H7843

שָׁחַת

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

shachath

Pronunciation

shah-khath'

Definition

To destroy, corrupt, ruin, spoil

Meaning

to decay, ruin

Usage

The Hebrew verb "shachath" primarily conveys the idea of destruction or corruption. It is used in various contexts to describe physical destruction, moral corruption, or the spoiling of something good. The term can refer to both literal and figurative ruin, encompassing the decay of moral values, the devastation of cities, or the spoiling of creation.

Bible references

Genesis 6:11;Genesis 6:12;Genesis 6:12;Genesis 6:13;Genesis 6:17;Genesis 9:11;Genesis 9:15;Genesis 13:10;Genesis 18:28;Genesis 18:28;Genesis 18:31;Genesis 18:32;Genesis 19:13;Genesis 19:13;Genesis 19:14;Genesis 19:29;Genesis 38:9;Exodus 8:24;Exodus 12:23;Exodus 21:26;Exodus 32:7;Leviticus 19:27;Numbers 32:15;Deuteronomy 4:16;Deuteronomy 4:25