Strong’s H2876

טַבָּח

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

tabbach

Pronunciation

tab-bakh'

Definition

Cook, butcher, executioner, guard

Meaning

a butcher, a lifeguardsman, a cook

Usage

The Hebrew word "tabbach" primarily refers to a person who slaughters animals for food, a cook, or a butcher. In some contexts, it can also refer to an executioner or a guard, particularly one responsible for carrying out capital punishment or serving in a protective capacity. The term is used to describe roles that involve the preparation of food or the execution of justice.

Bible references

Genesis 37:36;Genesis 39:1;Genesis 40:3;Genesis 40:4;Genesis 41:10;Genesis 41:12;1 Samuel 9:23;1 Samuel 9:24;2 Kings 25:8;2 Kings 25:10;2 Kings 25:11;2 Kings 25:12;2 Kings 25:15;2 Kings 25:18;2 Kings 25:20;Jeremiah 39:9;Jeremiah 39:10;Jeremiah 39:11;Jeremiah 39:13;Jeremiah 40:1;Jeremiah 40:2;Jeremiah 40:5;Jeremiah 41:10;Jeremiah 43:6;Jeremiah 52:12