Strongs Number: H7833
- Hebrew Word
- שָׁחַק
- Transliteration
- shâchaq
- Phonetic
- shaw-khak'
- Part of Speech
- Verb
- Strongs Definition
-
to comminute (by trituration or attrition)
- BDB Definition
-
1. to rub away, beat fine, pulverise
a. (Qal)
1. to rub away 1a
b. of incense, stones 1a
c. of enemies (fig)
- Origin
- A primitive root
- Bible Usage
- {beat} wear.