σφαγή (sphagḗ) — Slaughter
Greek word study: σφαγή (sphagḗ), Strong's G4967. butchery (of animals for food or sacrifice, or (figuratively) of men (destruction))
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butchery (of animals for food or sacrifice, or (figuratively) of men (destruction))
KJV translation words: slaughter
Strong's G4967 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 8:32 and last appears in James 5:5.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 3)
- Acts 8:32 — σφαγὴν — slaughter
- Romans 8:36 — σφαγῆς — of slaughter
- James 5:5 — σφαγῆς — of slaughter
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G4969 σφάζω (spházō).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G4968 σφάγιον (sphágion).
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What does sphagḗ (G4967) mean?
Butchery (of animals for food or sacrifice, or (figuratively) of men (destruction)).
How is G4967 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G4967 as: slaughter.
How often does σφαγή (sphagḗ) appear?
Strong's G4967 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 8:32 and last appears in James 5:5.
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