Shᵉchath — H7844

Definition

verb

to decay, i.e. (causatively) ruin (literally or figuratively)

1. to corrupt
1. (P'al)
1. corrupt (participle)
2. fault (subst)

Usually translated as

fault, corrupt

Origin

(Aramaic) corresponding to H7843

• Shâchath (H7843)

Occurrences

Shᵉchath occurs 3 times in 2 verses of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Daniel (2)

• Daniel 2:9 — 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 (וּשְׁחִיתָה֙) 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 — Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find none occasion nor fault (וּשְׁחִיתָ֜ה); forasmuch as he was faithful, neither was there any error or fault found in him.
• Daniel 6:4 — 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 (וּשְׁחִיתָ֔ה) found in him.