σφαγή

sphagēNoun (Feminine)G4967

slaughter

From: from G4969 (σφάζω);

Short Definition

butchery (of animals for food or sacrifice, or (figuratively) of men (destruction))

Full Lexicon Entry

slaughter: (LXX); πρόβατα σφαγῆς, (LXX); ἡμέρα σφαγῆς.
LXX Usage: for טָבַח, הֲרֵגָה, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
1
James
1
Romans
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 8:32
  • James 5:5
  • Romans 8:36

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