שְׁחַת shᵉchath

Meaning

{to decay, i.e. (causatively) ruin (literally or figuratively)}

In the King James Version: corrupt, fault.

Derivation: (Aramaic) corresponding to H7843 (שָׁחַת)

Where it is used

• Daniel 2:9 If you do not tell me the dream, there is only one decree for you. You have conspired to speak before me false and fraudulent words, hoping the situation will change. Therefore tell me the dream, and I will know that you can give me its interpretation.”
• Daniel 6:4 Thus the administrators and satraps sought a charge against Daniel concerning the kingdom, but they could find no charge or corruption, because he was trustworthy, and no negligence or corruption was found in him.