The meaning of “טְרֵפָה”
Understanding ṭᵉrêphâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine (collectively) of טֶרֶף ravin, (that which was) torn (of beasts, in pieces). - prey, i.e. flocks devoured by an...
טְרֵפָה
feminine (collectively) of טֶרֶף ravin, (that which was) torn (of beasts, in pieces). - prey, i.e. flocks devoured by animals 1) that which is torn, animal torn (by beasts)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 31:39 | “That which was torn of beasts I brought not unto thee; I bare the loss of it; of my hand didst thou require it, whether stolen by day, or stolen by night.” Word: טְרֵפָה (ṭᵉrêphâh) | |
| Exodus 22:31 | “And ye shall be holy men unto me: neither shall ye eat any flesh that is torn of beasts in the field; ye shall cast it to the dogs. ” Word: טְרֵפָה (ṭᵉrêphâh) | |
| Leviticus 17:15 | “And every soul that eateth that which died of itself, or that which was torn with beasts, whether it be one of your own country, or a stranger, he shall both wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even: then shall he be clean.” Word: טְרֵפָה (ṭᵉrêphâh) | |
| Ezekiel 44:31 | “The priests shall not eat of any thing that is dead of itself, or torn, whether it be fowl or beast. ” Word: טְרֵפָה (ṭᵉrêphâh) | |
| Nahum 2:12 | “The lion did tear in pieces enough for his whelps, and strangled for his lionesses, and filled his holes with prey, and his dens with ravin.” Word: טְרֵפָה (ṭᵉrêphâh) |