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רֶצַח H7524

H7524 is the Hebrew word רֶצַח, transliterated retsach and said reh-tsakh. The King James Version most often renders it sword.

Word: רֶצַחTransliteration: retsachSaid: reh-tsakhLanguage: HebrewIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

a crushing; specifically, a murder-cry.

Where it comes from

from H7523 (רָצַח).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

sword 1×slaughter 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: slaughter, sword.

Verses using רֶצַח

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Psalm 42:10 · KJV

As with a sword in my bones, mine enemies reproach me; while they say daily unto me, Where is thy God?

Ezekiel 21:22 · KJV

At his right hand was the divination for Jerusalem, to appoint captains, to open the mouth in the slaughter, to lift up the voice with shouting, to appoint battering rams against the gates, to cast a mount, and to build a fort.

Common questions

What does Strong's H7524 mean?

H7524 is the Hebrew word רֶצַח (retsach), meaning a crushing; specifically, a murder-cry.

How is H7524 translated in the King James Version?

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

How many times does H7524 appear in the Bible?

רֶצַח (retsach) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H7524 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from H7523 (רָצַח).

Nearby entries

H7521 · רָצָה — to be pleased with; specifically, to satisfy adebt H7522 · רָצוֹן — delight (especially as shown)H7523 · רָצַח — properly, to dash in pieces, i.e. kill (a…H7525 · רִצְיָא — Ritsjah, an Israelite H7526 · רְצִין — Retsin, the name of a Syrian and of an Israelite H7527 · רָצַע — to pierce

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