קָטַל (qâṭal) — Kill
Hebrew word study: קָטַל (qâṭal), Strong's H6991. properly, to cut off, i.e. (figuratively) put to death
Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.
properly, to cut off, i.e. (figuratively) put to death
KJV translation words: kill, slay.
Strong's H6991 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Job 13:15 and last appears in Psalms 139:19.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 3)
- Job 13:15 — יִקְטְלֵנִי — he will kill me
- Job 24:14 — יִקְטָל — he kills
- Psalms 139:19 — תִּקְטֹל — you will kill
Related entries
Entries whose derivation names this word: H6992 קְטַל (qᵉṭal), H6993 קֶטֶל (qeṭel).
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What does qâṭal (H6991) mean?
Properly, to cut off, i.e. (figuratively) put to death.
How is H6991 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates H6991 as: kill, slay..
How often does קָטַל (qâṭal) appear?
Strong's H6991 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Job 13:15 and last appears in Psalms 139:19.
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