Hebrew · H5255, G2679

יִסַּח

To tear away · to ruin

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נָסַח H5255 to tear away

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κατασκάπτω G2679 to ruin

Pronunciation kataskáptō

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What does יִסַּח (yissach) mean in the Bible?

נָסַח · κατασκάπτω is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to pull down or destroy".

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What does נָסַח · κατασκάπτω mean in the Bible?

נָסַח · κατασκάπτω is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to pull down or destroy".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H5255, G2679?

H5255, G2679 is connected to 4 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. to pull down or destroy

Strong's H5255, G2679

Lexical occurrences 4 verses Word forms 1 form 2 references

Source Gloss

to pull down or destroy

Grammatical Forms

How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.

This verb appears through different tense, voice, mood, or stem patterns. Those forms help readers see how the action is presented in context.

Form groups 1 Aligned forms 2

Qal basic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense 2×

Imperfect Prov 2:22 · Prov 15:25 2×

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