Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “שְׁחִיטָה”
Understanding shᵉchîyṭâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
killing. - slaughter 1) slaughtering, killing, slaying (of act)
H7821
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
שְׁחִיטָה
Phoneticshekh-ee-taw'
Transliterationshᵉchîyṭâh
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
killing. - slaughter 1) slaughtering, killing, slaying (of act)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Chronicles 30:17 | “For there were many in the congregation that were not sanctified: therefore the Levites had the charge of the killing of the passovers for every one that was not clean, to sanctify them unto the Lord.” Word: שְׁחִיטָה (shᵉchîyṭâh) |