Strong's H4288 · Hebrew
מְחִתָּה
mᵉchittâh · /mekh-it-taw'/
Definition
properly, a dissolution; concretely, a ruin, or (abstractly) consternation
KJV: destruction, dismaying, ruin, terror.
Root / derivation: from H2846 (חָתָה);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מְחִתָּה across 11 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
11 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Psalms1 verse
Proverbs7 verses
Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
Proverbs 10:15The rich man's wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.
Proverbs 10:29The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
Proverbs 13:3He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
Proverbs 14:28In the multitude of people is the king's honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
Proverbs 18:7A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
Proverbs 21:15It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H4288 (mᵉchittâh) mean?
properly, a dissolution; concretely, a ruin, or (abstractly) consternation
How many times does H4288 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H4288 (מְחִתָּה) appears in 11 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “destruction.”
How is mᵉchittâh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H4288 is rendered as “destruction” (7×), “terror” (2×), “dismaying” (1×), “ruin” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word מְחִתָּה come from?
from H2846 (חָתָה);