The meaning of “שַׁחֶפֶת”
Understanding shachepheth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
consumption. - emaciation 1) consumption, wasting disease 1a) a wasting disease of the lungs
שַׁחֶפֶת
consumption. - emaciation 1) consumption, wasting disease 1a) a wasting disease of the lungs
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 26:16 | “I also will do this unto you; I will even appoint over you terror, consumption, and the burning ague, that shall consume the eyes, and cause sorrow of heart: and ye shall sow your seed in vain, for your enemies shall eat it.” Word: שַׁחֶפֶת (shachepheth) | |
| Deuteronomy 28:22 | “The Lord shall smite thee with a consumption, and with a fever, and with an inflammation, and with an extreme burning, and with the sword, and with blasting, and with mildew; and they shall pursue thee until thou perish.” Word: שַׁחֶפֶת (shachepheth) |
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