Strong’s H2076

זָבַח

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

zabach

Pronunciation

zah-bakh'

Definition

To sacrifice, to slaughter

Meaning

to slaughter an animal

Usage

The Hebrew verb "zabach" primarily means to sacrifice or to slaughter, particularly in the context of offering an animal to God as an act of worship. It is used extensively in the Old Testament to describe the ritualistic killing of animals as offerings to Yahweh, signifying atonement, thanksgiving, or covenantal commitment.

Bible references

Genesis 31:54;Genesis 46:1;Exodus 3:18;Exodus 5:3;Exodus 5:8;Exodus 5:17;Exodus 8:8;Exodus 8:25;Exodus 8:26;Exodus 8:26;Exodus 8:27;Exodus 8:28;Exodus 8:29;Exodus 13:15;Exodus 20:24;Exodus 22:20;Exodus 23:18;Exodus 24:5;Exodus 32:8;Exodus 34:15;Leviticus 9:4;Leviticus 17:5;Leviticus 17:5;Leviticus 17:7;Leviticus 19:5