כָּחַד

Strong’s Definition

to secrete, by act or word; hence (intensively) to destroy

Etymology & Derivation

a primitive root;

KJV Usage

conceal, cut down (off), desolate, hide.

Detailed Definition

From the Brown–Driver–Briggs (BDB) Hebrew lexicon outline.

• 1.to hide, conceal, cut off, cut down, make desolate, kick
• 2.(niphal)
• 3.(piel) to cover, hide
• 4.(hiphil)

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: kâchad; Pronunciation: kaw-khad'