Strong's H7809 · Hebrew
שָׁחַד
shâchad · /shaw-khad'/
Number
H7809
Language
Hebrew
Original word
שָׁחַד
Transliteration
shâchad
Pronunciation
shaw-khad'
KJV occurrences
2 verses
Definition
to donate, i.e. bribe
KJV: hire, give a reward.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered שָׁחַד across 2 verses.
hirest1×
reward1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H7809 (shâchad) mean?
to donate, i.e. bribe
How many times does H7809 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H7809 (שָׁחַד) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “hirest.”
How is shâchad translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H7809 is rendered as “hirest” (1×), “reward” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word שָׁחַד come from?
a primitive root;