Strong’s H8161

שַׁעֲטָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

sha`atah

Pronunciation

shah-ah-tah

Definition

To turn aside, to deviate, to incline

Meaning

a clatter

Usage

The verb "shaatah" is used to describe the action of turning aside or deviating from a path or course. It can imply a physical turning or a metaphorical deviation, such as turning away from a prescribed law or commandment. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it often carries a negative connotation, suggesting a departure from God's ways or instructions.

Bible references

Jeremiah 47:3