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שְׁחַת H7844
H7844 is the Hebrew word שְׁחַת, transliterated shᵉchath and said shekh-ath'. The King James Version most often renders it corrupt.
What it means
{to decay, i.e. (causatively) ruin (literally or figuratively)}.
Where it comes from
(Aramaic) corresponding to H7843 (שָׁחַת).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: corrupt, fault.
Verses using שְׁחַת
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Daniel 2:9 · KJV
But if ye will not make known unto me the dream, there is but one decree for you: for ye have prepared lying and corrupt words to speak before me, till the time be changed: therefore tell me the dream, and I shall know that ye can shew me the interpretation thereof.
Daniel 6:4 · KJV
Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find none occasion nor fault; forasmuch as he was faithful, neither was there any error or fault found in him.
Common questions
What does Strong's H7844 mean?
H7844 is the Hebrew word שְׁחַת (shᵉchath), meaning {to decay, i.e. (causatively) ruin (literally or figuratively)}.
How is H7844 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it corrupt (1 time), fault (1 time), or fault (1 time).
How many times does H7844 appear in the Bible?
שְׁחַת (shᵉchath) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H7844 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: (Aramaic) corresponding to H7843 (שָׁחַת).
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