Lexicon qetel: Killing, Slaughter Original Word: קֶטֶל Strong's Exhaustive Concordance slaughter From qatal; a violent death -- slaughter. see HEBREW qatal NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom 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. Forms and Transliterations מִקָּֽטֶל׃ מקטל׃ mikKatel miq·qā·ṭel miqqāṭelLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman'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 |