Strong’s H7821

שְׁחִיטָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

shchiytah

Pronunciation

sh-khee-TAH

Definition

Slaughter, Sacrifice

Meaning

slaughter

Usage

The term "shchiytah" refers to the act of slaughtering, particularly in the context of ritual sacrifice. It is used to describe the process of killing an animal in accordance with specific religious laws and practices, often for the purpose of offering it as a sacrifice to God. This term underscores the importance of following divine instructions in the sacrificial system established in the Old Testament.

Bible references

2 Chronicles 30:17