The meaning of “טָבַח”
Understanding ṭâbach reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
kill, (make) slaughter, slay. - to slaughter (animals or men) 1) to slaughter, slay, butcher, kill ruthlessly 1a) (Qal) ...
טָבַח
kill, (make) slaughter, slay. - to slaughter (animals or men) 1) to slaughter, slay, butcher, kill ruthlessly 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to slaughter, butcher 1a2) to slay, kill ruthlessly (fig.)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 43:16 | “And when Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said to the ruler of his house, Bring these men home, and slay, and make ready; for these men shall dine with me at noon.” Word: טָבַח (ṭâbach) | |
| Exodus 22:1 | “If a man shall steal an ox, or a sheep, and kill it, or sell it; he shall restore five oxen for an ox, and four sheep for a sheep.” Word: טָבַח (ṭâbach) | |
| Deuteronomy 28:31 | “Thine ox shall be slain before thine eyes, and thou shalt not eat thereof: thine ass shall be violently taken away from before thy face, and shall not be restored to thee: thy sheep shall be given unto thine enemies, and thou shalt have none to rescue them.” Word: טָבַח (ṭâbach) | |
| 1 Samuel 25:11 | “Shall I then take my bread, and my water, and my flesh that I have killed for my shearers, and give it unto men, whom I know not whence they be?” Word: טָבַח (ṭâbach) | |
| Psalms 37:14 | “The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, and to slay such as be of upright conversation.” Word: טָבַח (ṭâbach) |
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