Strong’s definition
destructive, i.e. (as noun) destruction, literally (specifically a snare) or figuratively (corruption)
KJV gloss list in the source
corruption, (to) destroy(-ing), destruction, trap, [idiom] utterly.
Source pronunciation notation: mash-kheeth'
Derivation recorded by Strong
from H7843 (שָׁחַת);
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