Strong’s H2874

טֶבַח

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

tebach

Pronunciation

TEH-bakh

Definition

Slaughter, butchery

Meaning

something slaughtered, a beast, butchery

Usage

The Hebrew word "tebach" primarily refers to the act of slaughtering, particularly in the context of butchering animals for food or sacrifice. It can also imply a more general sense of killing or massacre, often used in contexts of judgment or warfare. The term is used to describe both literal and metaphorical acts of slaughter, emphasizing the severity and finality of the action.

Bible references

Genesis 43:16;Proverbs 7:22;Proverbs 9:2;Isaiah 34:2;Isaiah 34:6;Isaiah 53:7;Isaiah 65:12;Jeremiah 50:27;Ezekiel 21:10;Ezekiel 21:28