Hebrew Word Study

The meaning of “שַׁחַץ”

Understanding shachats reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

[idiom] lion, pride. - haughtiness (as evinced by the attitude) 1) dignity, pride 1a) majestic wild beasts

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H7830

Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

שַׁחַץ

Phoneticshakh'-ats

Transliterationshachats

Grammar Code

H:N-M

Hebrew Noun, Masculine

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

[idiom] lion, pride. - haughtiness (as evinced by the attitude) 1) dignity, pride 1a) majestic wild beasts

Scripture References

2 total references

Reference	Text
Job 28:8	“The lion’s whelps have not trodden it, nor the fierce lion passed by it.” Word: שַׁחַץ (shachats)
Job 41:34	“He beholdeth all high things: he is a king over all the children of pride. ” Word: שַׁחַץ (shachats)

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

Job

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