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מְחִתָּה H4288
H4288 is the Hebrew word מְחִתָּה, transliterated mᵉchittâh and said mekh-it-taw'. The King James Version most often renders it destruction.
What it means
properly, a dissolution; concretely, a ruin, or (abstractly) consternation.
Where it comes from
from H2846 (חָתָה).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 8 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: destruction, dismaying, ruin, terror.
Verses using מְחִתָּה
All 8 verses, quoted in full.
Proverbs 10:15 · KJV
The rich man’s wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.
Proverbs 10:29 · KJV
The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
Proverbs 14:28 · KJV
In the multitude of people is the king’s honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
Proverbs 18:7 · KJV
A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
Proverbs 21:15 · KJV
It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
Isaiah 54:14 · KJV
In righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression; for thou shalt not fear: and from terror; for it shall not come near thee.
Jeremiah 17:17 · KJV
Be not a terror unto me: thou art my hope in the day of evil.
Jeremiah 48:39 · KJV
They shall howl, saying, How is it broken down! how hath Moab turned the back with shame! so shall Moab be a derision and a dismaying to all them about him.
Common questions
What does Strong's H4288 mean?
H4288 is the Hebrew word מְחִתָּה (mᵉchittâh), meaning properly, a dissolution; concretely, a ruin, or (abstractly) consternation.
How is H4288 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it destruction (5 times), terror (2 times), dismaying (1 time).
How many times does H4288 appear in the Bible?
מְחִתָּה (mᵉchittâh) is tagged in 8 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H4288 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from H2846 (חָתָה).
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