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טְרֵפָה H2966

H2966 is the Hebrew word טְרֵפָה, transliterated ṭᵉrêphâh and said ter-ay-faw'. The King James Version most often renders it torn.

Word: טְרֵפָהTransliteration: ṭᵉrêphâhSaid: ter-ay-faw'Language: HebrewIn the KJV: 7 verses

What it means

prey, i.e. flocks devoured by animals.

Where it comes from

feminine (collectively) of H2964 (טֶרֶף).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 7 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

torn 1×torn of beasts 1×torn with beasts 1×or that which was torn 1×or is torn 1×or is torn in pieces 1×or torn 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: ravin, (that which was) torn (of beasts, in pieces).

Verses using טְרֵפָה

All 7 verses, quoted in full.

Genesis 31:39 · KJV

That which was torn of beasts I brought not unto thee; I bare the loss of it; of my hand didst thou require it, whether stolen by day, or stolen by night.

Exodus 22:31 · KJV

And ye shall be holy men unto me: neither shall ye eat any flesh that is torn of beasts in the field; ye shall cast it to the dogs.

Leviticus 7:24 · KJV

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.

Leviticus 17:15 · KJV

And 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.

Leviticus 22:8 · KJV

That which dieth of itself, or is torn with beasts, he shall not eat to defile himself therewith: I am the LORD.

Ezekiel 4:14 · KJV

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 44:31 · KJV

The priests shall not eat of any thing that is dead of itself, or torn, whether it be fowl or beast.

Common questions

What does Strong's H2966 mean?

H2966 is the Hebrew word טְרֵפָה (ṭᵉrêphâh), meaning prey, i.e. flocks devoured by animals.

How is H2966 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it torn (1 time), torn of beasts (1 time), torn with beasts (1 time), or that which was torn (1 time), or is torn (1 time), among others.

How many times does H2966 appear in the Bible?

טְרֵפָה (ṭᵉrêphâh) is tagged in 7 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H2966 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: feminine (collectively) of H2964 (טֶרֶף).

Nearby entries

H2963 · טָרַף — to pluck off or pull to pieces; causatively…H2964 · טֶרֶף — something torn, i.e. a fragment, e.g. a…H2965 · טָרָף — recently torn off, i.e. fresh H2967 · טַרְפְּלַי — a Tarpelite (collectively) or inhabitants…H2968 · יָאַב — to desire H2969 · יָאָה — to be suitable

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