Strong’s H2964

טֶרֶף

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

tereph

Pronunciation

TEH-ref

Definition

Prey, food, plunder

Meaning

something torn, a fragment, a fresh leaf, prey, food

Usage

The Hebrew word "tereph" primarily refers to prey or food obtained by hunting or gathering. It can also denote plunder or spoil taken by force. In the biblical context, it often conveys the idea of sustenance or provision, sometimes with a connotation of violence or struggle, as in the act of a predator capturing its prey.

Bible references

Genesis 49:9;Numbers 23:24;Job 4:11;Job 24:5;Job 29:17;Job 38:39;Psalm 76:4;Psalm 104:21;Psalm 111:5;Psalm 124:6;Proverbs 31:15;Isaiah 5:29;Isaiah 31:4;Ezekiel 17:9;Ezekiel 19:3;Ezekiel 19:6;Ezekiel 22:25;Ezekiel 22:27;Amos 3:4;Nahum 2:12;Nahum 2:13;Nahum 3:1;Malachi 3:10