מַשְׁחִית
mash.chit (H4889)
destruction
AI Word Study
The word "mashchit" (H4889) is derived from the Hebrew root "shachat", meaning destruction. As a noun, "mashchit" directly conveys the concept of complete annihilation or demolition, implying thoroughness and finality. This strong sense of destruction sets the tone for its usage in various contexts throughout the Bible. In its 12 occurrences, "mashchit" appears in relation to both divine and human actions, underscoring its broad applicability to different domains. The term is often paired with words indicating chaos, decay, or ruin, further emphasizing its destructive connotations. The significance of "mashchit" lies in its capacity to convey a stark reality of consequences, where actions lead to irreversible damage or downfall. As a word that cuts through pretenses and euphemisms, "mashchit" demands attention to the gravity of situations and warns against complacency in the face of potential disasters.
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The blood shall be to you for a token on the houses where you are. When I see the blood, I will pass over you, and no plague will be on you to destroy you when I strike the land of Egypt.
The king defiled the high places that were before Jerusalem, which were on the right hand of the mountain of corruption, which Solomon the king of Israel had built for Ashtoreth the abomination of the Sidonians, and for Chemosh the abomination of Moab, and for Milcom the abomination of the children of Ammon.
For the children of Ammon and Moab stood up against the inhabitants of Mount Seir to utterly kill and destroy them. When they had finished the inhabitants of Seir, everyone helped to destroy each other.
He did that which was evil in Yahweh’s sight, as did Ahab’s house, for they were his counselors after the death of his father, to his destruction.
One who is slack in his work is brother to him who is a master of destruction.
For wicked men are found among my people. They watch, as fowlers lie in wait. They set a trap. They catch men.
“Behold, I am against you, destroying mountain,” says Yahweh, “which destroys all the earth. I will stretch out my hand on you, roll you down from the rocks, and will make you a burned mountain.
when I send on them the evil arrows of famine that are for destruction, which I will send to destroy you. I will increase the famine on you, and will break your staff of bread.
Kill utterly the old man, the young man, the virgin, little children and women; but don’t come near any man on whom is the mark. Begin at my sanctuary.” Then they began at the old men who were before the house.
I will pour out my indignation on you. I will blow on you with the fire of my wrath. I will deliver you into the hand of brutish men, skillful to destroy.
“ ‘The Lord Yahweh says: “Because the Philistines have taken revenge, and have taken vengeance with contempt of soul to destroy with perpetual hostility;”
So I was left alone, and saw this great vision. No strength remained in me; for my face grew deathly pale, and I retained no strength.