6993. qetel
Lexicon
qetel: Killing, Slaughter

Original Word: קֶטֶל
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: qetel
Pronunciation: keh'-tel
Phonetic Spelling: (keh'-tel)
Definition: Killing, Slaughter
Meaning: a violent death

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
slaughter

From qatal; a violent death -- slaughter.

see HEBREW qatal

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from qatal
Definition
slaughter
NASB Translation
slaughter (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
[קֶ֫טֶל] noun [masculine]] slaughter; — מִקָּ֑טֶל ᵑ0 Obadiah 9, but join to Psalm 139:10 (then מִקֶּטֶל), ᵐ5 We Now GASm.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the root קָטַל (Qatal), which means "to kill" or "to slay."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G4967, which is the Greek word σφαγή (sphagē). This term also refers to slaughter or violent death, often used in the context of sacrifice or execution. Like קֶטֶל, σφαγή conveys the notion of a death that is abrupt and caused by external forces, highlighting themes of sacrifice, judgment, and the consequences of sin.

Usage: The term קֶטֶל is used in the context of describing a violent or untimely death, often associated with murder or execution.

Context: The Hebrew word קֶטֶל (Qetel) is a noun that signifies a violent death, typically one that is sudden and caused by external forces. It is derived from the root קָטַל (Qatal), which is a verb meaning "to kill" or "to slay." This term is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe deaths that occur through acts of violence, such as murder or execution. The concept of קֶטֶל is often associated with the idea of justice or retribution, as violent deaths in the biblical narrative frequently occur as a result of divine judgment or human vengeance.

In the context of biblical theology, קֶטֶל underscores the seriousness of taking a life and the consequences that follow such actions. The Bible often portrays violent death as a disruption of the natural order, emphasizing the sanctity of life and the moral implications of murder. The use of קֶטֶל in scripture serves as a reminder of the gravity of sin and the ultimate accountability to God for acts of violence.

Forms and Transliterations
מִקָּֽטֶל׃ מקטל׃ mikKatel miq·qā·ṭel miqqāṭel
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Englishman's Concordance
Obadiah 1:9
HEB: מֵהַ֥ר עֵשָׂ֖ו מִקָּֽטֶל׃
NAS: of Esau by slaughter.
KJV: of Esau may be cut off by slaughter.
INT: the mountain of Esau slaughter

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 6993
1 Occurrence


miq·qā·ṭel — 1 Occ.















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