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The meaning of קָטַל

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

Definition

kill, slay. - properly, to cut off, i.e. (figuratively) put to death 1) (Qal) to slay, kill

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קָטַל

Phonetickaw-tal'
Transliterationqâṭal
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

kill, slay. - properly, to cut off, i.e. (figuratively) put to death 1) (Qal) to slay, kill

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references
ReferenceText
Job 13:15

Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him.

Word: קָטַל (qâṭal)
Job 24:14

The murderer rising with the light killeth the poor and needy, and in the night is as a thief.

Word: קָטַל (qâṭal)
Psalms 139:19

Surely thou wilt slay the wicked, O God: depart from me therefore, ye bloody men.

Word: קָטַל (qâṭal)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
Job
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