Greek Word Study

The meaning of κοπή

Understanding kopḗ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

slaughter. - cutting, i.e. carnage

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κοπή

Phonetickop-ay'
Transliterationkopḗ
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

slaughter. - cutting, i.e. carnage

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Hebrews 7:1

For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him;

Word: κοπή (kopḗ)

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Most Frequent Book
Hebrews
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