Strong’s H7847

שָׂטָה

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

satah

Pronunciation

sah-tah'

Definition

To turn aside, to deviate, to go astray

Meaning

to deviate from duty

Usage

The Hebrew verb "satah" primarily means to turn aside or deviate from a path. It is often used in the context of moral or spiritual deviation, indicating a departure from a prescribed way or command. This term can imply a physical turning aside, but more frequently, it is used metaphorically to describe a deviation from God's commandments or righteous living.

Bible references

Numbers 5:12;Numbers 5:19;Numbers 5:20;Numbers 5:29;Proverbs 4:15;Proverbs 7:25