# H8356 שָׁתָה

שָׁתָה (shâthâh), Strong’s H8356: a basis, i.e. (figuratively) political or moral support KJV: foundation, purpose.. Occurs 2 times.

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*shâthâh* — a basis, i.e. (figuratively) political or moral support

KJV: foundation, purpose.

Derived from [שִׁית shîyth](https://besorah.bible/word/H7896) (to place)

Occurs 2 times.

## Brown–Driver–Briggs
- [שָׁת] n.m. foundation, stay (of society)

## Where it occurs
- [Isaiah 19:10](https://besorah.bible/tanakh/isaiah/19?v=10) — The pillars will be broken in pieces. All those who work for hire will be grieved in soul.
- [Psalms 11:3](https://besorah.bible/tanakh/psalms/11?v=3) — If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?