Hebrew · H4288, G4937

מְחִתָּה

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

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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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συντρίβω G4937 to break

Pronunciation syntríbō

Breaking into pieces or crushing, emphasizing violent fragmentation rather than simple breakage

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What does מְחִתָּה (mechittah) mean in the Bible?

מְחִתָּה · συντρίβω is a Hebrew phrase meaning "destruction, ruin, calamity".

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What does מְחִתָּה · συντρίβω mean in the Bible?

מְחִתָּה · συντρίβω is a Hebrew phrase meaning "destruction, ruin, calamity".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H4288, G4937?

H4288, G4937 is connected to 11 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. destruction, ruin, calamity

Strong's H4288, G4937

Lexical occurrences 11 verses

Source Gloss

destruction, ruin, calamity

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