Hebrew Word Study
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
H7524
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
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