Lexicon
haimatekchusia: Bloodshed
Original Word: αἱματεκχυσία
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: haimatekchusia
Pronunciation: hi-mah-tek-khoo-SEE-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (hahee-mat-ek-khoo-see'-ah)
Definition: Bloodshed
Meaning: a shedding or pouring forth of blood (in sacrifice).
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
shedding of blood.
From haima and a derivative of ekcheo; an effusion of blood -- shedding of blood.
see GREEK haima
see GREEK ekcheo
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Originfrom
haima and
ekchunnóDefinitionshedding of blood
NASB Translationshedding of blood (1).
Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 130: αἱματεκχυσίααἱματεκχυσία,
῎´ας,
ἡ ((
αἷμα and
ἐκχύνω),
shedding of blood:
Hebrews 9:22. Several times also in ecclesiastical writings.
Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: From αἷμα (haima, meaning "blood") and ἐκχέω (ekcheo, meaning "to pour out" or "to shed").Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - דָּם (dam, Strong's Hebrew 1818): Meaning "blood," often used in contexts of sacrifice, covenant, and violence.
- שָׁפַךְ (shaphak, Strong's Hebrew 8210): Meaning "to pour out" or "to shed," frequently used in the context of shedding blood.
These Hebrew terms parallel the Greek concept of αἱματεκχυσία, emphasizing the continuity of the theme of bloodshed and its theological significance throughout the biblical narrative.
Usage: The term αἱματεκχυσία is used to describe the act of blood being poured out, often in the context of violence or sacrifice. It is a term that conveys the gravity and seriousness of bloodshed, whether in a literal or metaphorical sense.
Context: The Greek term αἱματεκχυσία is a compound word that vividly captures the act of blood being shed. It is derived from αἷμα, meaning "blood," and ἐκχέω, meaning "to pour out." This term is not frequently found in the New Testament but is significant in its implications, often associated with the sacrificial system or acts of violence.
In the context of the New Testament, the shedding of blood is a central theme, particularly in relation to the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ. The concept of bloodshed is integral to understanding the atonement and the new covenant established through Christ's sacrifice. For instance, in the Berean Standard Bible, Hebrews 9:22 states, "In fact, under the Law almost everything is purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness."
Theologically, αἱματεκχυσία underscores the seriousness of sin and the necessity of a sacrificial atonement. The shedding of blood in the Old Testament sacrificial system prefigures the ultimate sacrifice of Christ, whose blood was shed for the remission of sins. This concept is foundational to the Christian understanding of redemption and reconciliation with God.
In a broader biblical context, bloodshed is often associated with violence and judgment. The Old Testament frequently addresses the consequences of shedding innocent blood, highlighting God's justice and the sanctity of life. The New Testament continues this theme, emphasizing the transformative power of Christ's blood, which speaks a better word than the blood of Abel (Hebrews 12:24, BSB).
Forms and Transliterations
αιματεκχυσιας αιματεκχυσίας αἱματεκχυσίας aimatekchusias haimatekchysias haimatekchysíasLinks
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