Hebrew Word Study
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
H6991
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
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