The meaning of “שָׁחַק”
Understanding shâchaq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
beat, wear. - to comminate (by trituration or attrition) 1) to rub away, beat fine, pulverise 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to rub away...
שָׁחַק
beat, wear. - to comminate (by trituration or attrition) 1) to rub away, beat fine, pulverise 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to rub away 1a1a) of incense, stones 1a1b) of enemies (fig)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 30:36 | “And thou shalt beat some of it very small, and put of it before the testimony in the tabernacle of the congregation, where I will meet with thee: it shall be unto you most holy.” Word: שָׁחַק (shâchaq) | |
| 2 Samuel 22:43 | “Then did I beat them as small as the dust of the earth, I did stamp them as the mire of the street, and did spread them abroad.” Word: שָׁחַק (shâchaq) | |
| Job 14:19 | “The waters wear the stones: thou washest away the things which grow out of the dust of the earth; and thou destroyest the hope of man.” Word: שָׁחַק (shâchaq) | |
| Psalms 18:42 | “Then did I beat them small as the dust before the wind: I did cast them out as the dirt in the streets.” Word: שָׁחַק (shâchaq) |