σφαγή

sphage · /sfag-ay'/

Number

G4967

Language

Greek

Original word

σφαγή

Transliteration

sphage

Pronunciation

sfag-ay'

KJV occurrences

3 verses

Definition

from 4969; butchery (of animals for food or sacrifice, or (figuratively) of men (destruction)):--slaughter.

KJV: slaughter

Root / derivation: from 4969

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered σφαγή across 3 verses.

slaughter3×

Every occurrence (KJV)

3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Acts1 verse

Acts 8:32

The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth:

Romans1 verse

Romans 8:36

As it is written For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.

James1 verse

James 5:5

Ye have lived in pleasure on the earth, and been wanton; ye have nourished your hearts, as in a day of slaughter.

Topics that use this word

Afflictions and Adversities Condemnation Employer Ethiopia Martyrdom Patience Paul Quotations and Allusions Riches Self-Denial Sensuality Steadfastness

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G4967 (sphage) mean?

from 4969; butchery (of animals for food or sacrifice, or (figuratively) of men (destruction)):--slaughter.

How many times does G4967 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G4967 (σφαγή) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “slaughter.”

How is sphage translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G4967 is rendered as “slaughter” (3×).

Where does the Greek word σφαγή come from?

from 4969

σφαγή

Definition

KJV usage breakdown

Related words

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Topics that use this word

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