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σφαγή G4967

G4967 is the Greek word σφαγή, transliterated sphagḗ. The King James Version most often renders it slaughter.

Word: σφαγήTransliteration: sphagḗLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

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

Where it comes from

from G4969 (σφάζω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

slaughter 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: slaughter.

Verses using σφαγή

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Acts 8:32 · KJV

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:

Common questions

What does Strong's G4967 mean?

G4967 is the Greek word σφαγή (sphagḗ), meaning butchery (of animals for food or sacrifice, or (figuratively) of men (destruction)).

How is G4967 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it slaughter (1 time).

How many times does G4967 appear in the Bible?

σφαγή (sphagḗ) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4967 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4969 (σφάζω).

Nearby entries

G4964 · συσχηματίζω — to fashion alike, i.e. conform to the same…G4965 · Συχάρ — Sychar (i.e. Shekar), a place in Palestine G4966 · Συχέμ — Sychem (i.e. Shekem), the name of a…G4968 · σφάγιον — a victim (in sacrifice)G4969 · σφάζω — to butcher (especially an animal for food…G4970 · σφόδρα — of uncertain derivation) as adverb…

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