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The meaning of רֶצַח

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

Definition

slaughter, sword. - a crushing - specifically, a murder-cry 1) shattering

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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

רֶצַח

Phoneticreh-tsakh
Transliterationretsach
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

slaughter, sword. - a crushing - specifically, a murder-cry 1) shattering

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Psalms 42:10

As with a sword in my bones, mine enemies reproach me; while they say daily unto me, Where is thy God?

Word: רֶצַח (retsach)
Ezekiel 21:22

At his right hand was the divination for Jerusalem, to appoint captains, to open the mouth in the slaughter, to lift up the voice with shouting, to appoint battering rams against the gates, to cast a mount, and to build a fort.

Word: רֶצַח (retsach)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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