Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “שְׁחִית”
Understanding shᵉchîyth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
destruction, pit. - a pit-fall (literally or figuratively) 1) pit
H7825
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
שְׁחִית
Phoneticshekh-eeth'
Transliterationshᵉchîyth
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
destruction, pit. - a pit-fall (literally or figuratively) 1) pit
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Psalms 107:20 | “He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.” Word: שְׁחִית (shᵉchîyth) | |
| Lamentations 4:20 | “The breath of our nostrils, the anointed of the Lord, was taken in their pits, of whom we said, Under his shadow we shall live among the heathen.” Word: שְׁחִית (shᵉchîyth) |