לְ/מַשְׁחִ֥ית
𐤋/𐤌𐤔𐤇𐤉𐤕
mashchîyth
for destruction
A means or instrument of destruction; something or someone that causes ruin, damage, or annihilation. The term may denote a destructive force, agent, or object (such as a tool or weapon), but can also refer abstractly to destruction or ruination itself. Occasionally, in context, can indicate a specifically prepared pit, snare, or trap intended to bring about downfall or death.
2 Chronicles 22:4 · Word #15
Lexicon H4889
| Lemma | מַשְׁחִית |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤔𐤇𐤉𐤕 |
| Transliteration | mashchîyth |
| Strong's | H4889 |
| Definition | A means or instrument of destruction; something or someone that causes ruin, damage, or annihilation. The term may denote a destructive force, agent, or object (such as a tool or weapon), but can also refer abstractly to destruction or ruination itself. Occasionally, in context, can indicate a specifically prepared pit, snare, or trap intended to bring about downfall or death. |
Morphology HR/Ncmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | for destruction |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4889-02
for a destroyer
| Morphological Notes | Preposition לְ + masculine singular common noun, absolute state; causative/agent noun from שׁחת. |
| Rendering Rationale | מַשְׁחִית is a masculine singular causative/agent noun derived from שׁחת, denoting an instrument or agent that causes ruin. The prefixed לְ marks direction or purpose, hence "for a destroyer," preserving both the root sense and singular masculine form. |
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