Strong's Lexicon mashcheth: Destruction, corruption, ruin Original Word: מַשְׁחֵת Word Origin: Derived from the root verb שָׁחַת (shachat), meaning "to destroy" or "to corrupt." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for "mashcheth" is ἀπώλεια (apōleia), Strong's Greek 684, which also means destruction or ruin. Usage: The Hebrew word "mashcheth" primarily denotes a state or act of destruction or corruption. It is used in the context of physical ruin, moral decay, or divine judgment. The term can refer to both the process and the result of destruction, emphasizing the severity and completeness of the ruin. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of destruction was often associated with divine judgment. The Israelites understood that moral corruption and idolatry could lead to physical and spiritual ruin. The term "mashcheth" reflects the seriousness with which the Hebrew Bible treats the consequences of turning away from God's commandments. It serves as a warning against the dangers of sin and the inevitable judgment that follows. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shachath Definition ruin, destruction NASB Translation destroying (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַשְׁחֵת noun [masculine] id.; — כְּ לִי מַשְׁחֵתוֺ Ezekiel 9:1. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance destroying For mashchiyth; destruction -- destroying. see HEBREW mashchiyth Forms and Transliterations מַשְׁחֵת֖וֹ משחתו maš·ḥê·ṯōw mashcheTo mašḥêṯōwLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezekiel 9:1 HEB: וְאִ֛ישׁ כְּלִ֥י מַשְׁחֵת֖וֹ בְּיָדֽוֹ׃ NAS: each with his destroying weapon KJV: even every man [with] his destroying weapon INT: each weapon his destroying his hand 1 Occurrence |
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