Shâthâh — H8356

Definition

masculine noun

a basis, i.e. (figuratively) political or moral support

1. foundation, support, stay

Usually translated as

foundation, purpose

Origin

from H7896

• Derived from Shîyth (H7896)

Greek equivalents

• ergázomai (G2038)
• katartízō (G2675)

Occurrences

Shâthâh occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Psalms (1), Isaiah (1)

• Psalms 11:3 — If the foundations (הַ֭שָּׁתוֹת) be destroyed, what can the righteous do?
• Isaiah 19:10 — And they shall be broken in the purposes (שָׁתֹתֶ֖יהָ) thereof, all that make sluices and ponds for fish.