Strong’s H6991

קָטַל

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

qatal

Pronunciation

kah-TAHL

Definition

To kill, slay

Meaning

to cut off, put to death

Usage

The Hebrew verb "qatal" primarily means "to kill" or "to slay." It is used in the context of taking a life, whether in warfare, execution, or murder. The term can denote both intentional and unintentional acts of killing, depending on the context in which it appears.

Bible references

Job 13:15;Job 24:14;Psalm 139:19