Strong's Lexicon shachad: Bribe, gift Original Word: שָׁחַד Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to give a present Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "shachad," the concept of bribery is addressed in the New Testament. The Greek word "δῶρον" (dōron, Strong's G1435) can mean a gift, and in certain contexts, it can imply a bribe, especially when used to influence judgment or decision-making. Usage: The Hebrew word "shachad" primarily refers to a bribe or a gift given with the intention of influencing the recipient's actions or decisions. In the biblical context, it often carries a negative connotation, associated with corruption and injustice. The term is used to describe the act of giving or receiving something of value to pervert justice or sway judgment. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern societies, the concept of justice was foundational to community life. The giving and receiving of bribes were seen as corrupt practices that undermined the integrity of judicial systems and societal order. The Torah, the first five books of the Bible, explicitly condemns the practice of bribery, emphasizing the importance of impartiality and fairness in legal proceedings. Bribery was considered a serious offense because it distorted justice and favored the wealthy or influential over the poor and marginalized. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to give a present, bribe NASB Translation bribe (1), offer a bribe (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [שָׁחַד] verb give a present, bribe (Ecclus 35:14; Aramaic שְׁחַד,  bribe; perhaps also Assyrian šidê, gifts, DlWB 643); — Qal Imperfect2feminine singular, accusative of person וַתִּשְׁחֳדִי אוֺתָם Ezekiel 16:33 thou didst bribe them to come (לָבוֺא; "" נָתַן נְדָנִים); read probably also Infinitive construct suffix שַׁחֲדָהּ Isaiah 47:11 to buy it off (for ᵑ0 שַׁחְרָהּ, so Kr Gr Buhl CheHpt Heb 142, compare Marti; see Proverbs 6:35); Imperative masculine plural שִׁחֲדוּ בַעֲדִי (Ges§ 64a) Job 6:22 give a bribe for me. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance hire, give a reward A primitive root; to donate, i.e. Bribe -- hire, give a reward. Forms and Transliterations וַתִּשְׁחֳדִ֣י ותשחדי שִׁחֲד֥וּ שחדו shichaDu ši·ḥă·ḏū šiḥăḏū vattishchoDi wat·tiš·ḥo·ḏî wattišḥoḏîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 6:22 HEB: לִ֑י וּ֝מִכֹּחֲכֶ֗ם שִׁחֲד֥וּ בַעֲדִֽי׃ NAS: Give me [something],' Or, 'Offer a bribe for me from your wealth,' KJV: Bring unto me? or, Give a reward for me of your substance? INT: Give ability Offer about Ezekiel 16:33 2 Occurrences |
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