שְׁחַת (shᵉchath) — Corrupt

Hebrew word study: שְׁחַת (shᵉchath), Strong's H7844. {to decay, i.e. (causatively) ruin (literally or figuratively)}

HebrewStrong's H7844
Quick definition
Hebrew word
שְׁחַת (shᵉchath)
Pronounced: shekh-ath'

Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

{to decay, i.e. (causatively) ruin (literally or figuratively)}

Word study
Derivation: (Aramaic) corresponding to H7843 (שָׁחַת)

KJV translation words: corrupt, fault.

Where this word appears

Strong's H7844 is tagged on 3 words in 2 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Daniel 2:9 and last appears in Daniel 6:4.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

and corruption ×2and corrupt ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

וּשְׁחִיתָה ×3

Verses (all 2)

  • Daniel 2:9 — וּשְׁחִיתָה — and corrupt
  • Daniel 6:4 — וּשְׁחִיתָה — and corruption

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: H7843 שָׁחַת (shâchath).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does shᵉchath (H7844) mean?

{to decay, i.e. (causatively) ruin (literally or figuratively)}.

How is H7844 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H7844 as: corrupt, fault..

How often does שְׁחַת (shᵉchath) appear?

Strong's H7844 is tagged on 3 words in 2 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Daniel 2:9 and last appears in Daniel 6:4.