Strong's H2966 · Hebrew
טְרֵפָה
ṭᵉrêphâh · /ter-ay-faw'/
Definition
prey, i.e. flocks devoured by animals
KJV: ravin, (that which was) torn (of beasts, in pieces).
Root / derivation: feminine (collectively) of H2964 (טֶרֶף);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered טְרֵפָה across 9 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
9 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Exodus2 verses
Leviticus3 verses
And the fat of the beast that dieth of itself, and the fat of that which is torn with beasts, may be used in any other use: but ye shall in no wise eat of it. beast: Heb. carcase
Leviticus 17:15And every soul that eateth that which died of itself, or that which was torn with beasts, whether it be one of your own country, or a stranger, he shall both wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even: then shall he be clean. that which died: Heb. a carcase
Leviticus 22:8That which dieth of itself, or is torn with beasts, he shall not eat to defile himself therewith: I am the LORD.
Ezekiel2 verses
Then said I, Ah Lord GOD! behold, my soul hath not been polluted: for from my youth up even till now have I not eaten of that which dieth of itself, or is torn in pieces; neither came there abominable flesh into my mouth.
Ezekiel 44:31The priests shall not eat of any thing that is dead of itself, or torn, whether it be fowl or beast.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H2966 (ṭᵉrêphâh) mean?
prey, i.e. flocks devoured by animals
How many times does H2966 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H2966 (טְרֵפָה) appears in 9 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “torn.”
How is ṭᵉrêphâh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H2966 is rendered as “torn” (5×), “beasts” (2×), “pieces” (1×), “ravin” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word טְרֵפָה come from?
feminine (collectively) of H2964 (טֶרֶף);