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שָׁחַד H7809

H7809 is the Hebrew word שָׁחַד, transliterated shâchad and said shaw-khad'. The King James Version most often renders it or give a reward.

Word: שָׁחַדTransliteration: shâchadSaid: shaw-khad'Language: HebrewIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

to donate, i.e. bribe.

Where it comes from

a primitive root.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

or give a reward 1×hirest 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: hire, give a reward.

Verses using שָׁחַד

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Job 6:22 · KJV

Did I say, Bring unto me? or, Give a reward for me of your substance?

Ezekiel 16:33 · KJV

They give gifts to all whores: but thou givest thy gifts to all thy lovers, and hirest them, that they may come unto thee on every side for thy whoredom.

Common questions

What does Strong's H7809 mean?

H7809 is the Hebrew word שָׁחַד (shâchad), meaning to donate, i.e. bribe.

How is H7809 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it or give a reward (1 time), hirest (1 time).

How many times does H7809 appear in the Bible?

שָׁחַד (shâchad) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H7809 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.

Nearby entries

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