Strong’s H2873
טָבַח
Part of speech
Verb
Transliteration
tabach
Pronunciation
tah-bakh
Definition
To slaughter, to butcher
Meaning
to slaughter
Usage
The Hebrew verb "tabach" primarily means to slaughter or butcher, often in the context of preparing meat for consumption or sacrifice. It can refer to the act of killing animals for food or ritual purposes. In some contexts, it may also imply a more violent or destructive form of killing, extending metaphorically to human contexts.
Bible references
Genesis 43:16;Exodus 22:1;Deuteronomy 28:31;1 Samuel 25:11;Psalm 37:14;Proverbs 9:2;Jeremiah 11:19;Jeremiah 25:34;Jeremiah 51:40;Lamentations 2:21;Ezekiel 21:10