Greek Word Study
The meaning of “σφαγή”
Understanding sphagḗ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
slaughter. - butchery (of animals for food or sacrifice, or (figuratively) of men (destruction))
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
σφαγή
Phoneticsfag-ay'
Transliterationsphagḗ
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
slaughter. - butchery (of animals for food or sacrifice, or (figuratively) of men (destruction))
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 8:32 | “The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth:” Word: σφαγή (sphagḗ) | |
| Romans 8:36 | “As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.” Word: σφαγή (sphagḗ) | |
| James 5:5 | “Ye have lived in pleasure on the earth, and been wanton; ye have nourished your hearts, as in a day of slaughter.” Word: σφαγή (sphagḗ) |