שָׁחַק

sha.chaqto beatHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentVerb4 occurrences4 books4 verses

Definition

a primitive root; to comminate (by trituration or attrition)
Traditional renderings: beat, wear.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

4 total
  1. Exodus 30:36וְשָֽׁחַקְתָּ֣ · Grind
    Grind some of it into fine powder and place it in front of the Testimony in the Tent of Meeting, where I will meet with you. It shall be most holy to you.
  2. 2 Samuel 22:43וְאֶשְׁחָקֵ֖ם · I ground them
    I ground them as the dust of the earth; I crushed and trampled them like mud in the streets.
  3. Job 14:19שָׁ֥חֲקוּ · wears away
    …as water wears away the stones and torrents wash away the soil, so You destroy a man’s hope.
  4. Psalm 18:42וְֽאֶשְׁחָקֵ֗ם · I ground them
    I ground them as dust in the face of the wind; I trampled them like mud in the streets.