Hebrew · H4288, G2692

מְחִתָּה

Properly, a dissolution ; concretely, a ruin , or (abstractly) consternation · ruin

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מְחִתָּה H4288 properly, a dissolution ; concretely, a ruin , or (abstractly) consternation

Pronunciation mechittah

Dissolution or ruin that induces psychological terror; destruction manifesting both physical devastation and paralyzing fear.

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καταστροφή G2692 ruin

Pronunciation katastrophḗ

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What does מְחִתָּה (mechittah) mean in the Bible?

מְחִתָּה · καταστροφή is a Hebrew phrase meaning "destruction, collapse, downfall".

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What does מְחִתָּה · καταστροφή mean in the Bible?

מְחִתָּה · καταστροφή is a Hebrew phrase meaning "destruction, collapse, downfall".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H4288, G2692?

H4288, G2692 is connected to 11 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. destruction, collapse, downfall

Strong's H4288, G2692

Lexical occurrences 11 verses

Source Gloss

destruction, collapse, downfall

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