The meaning of “הֲרֵגָה”
Understanding hărêgâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine of הֶרֶג slaughter. - slaughter 1) a killing, slaughter
הֲרֵגָה
feminine of הֶרֶג slaughter. - slaughter 1) a killing, slaughter
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah 7:32 | “Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that it shall no more be called Tophet, nor the valley of the son of Hinnom, but the valley of slaughter: for they shall bury in Tophet, till there be no place.” Word: הֲרֵגָה (hărêgâh) | |
| Jeremiah 12:3 | “But thou, O Lord, knowest me: thou hast seen me, and tried mine heart toward thee: pull them out like sheep for the slaughter, and prepare them for the day of slaughter.” Word: הֲרֵגָה (hărêgâh) | |
| Jeremiah 19:6 | “Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that this place shall no more be called Tophet, nor The valley of the son of Hinnom, but The valley of slaughter.” Word: הֲרֵגָה (hărêgâh) | |
| Zechariah 11:4 | “Thus saith the Lord my God; Feed the flock of the slaughter;” Word: הֲרֵגָה (hărêgâh) | |
| Zechariah 11:7 | “And I will feed the flock of slaughter, even you, O poor of the flock. And I took unto me two staves; the one I called Beauty, and the other I called Bands; and I fed the flock.” Word: הֲרֵגָה (hărêgâh) |
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