Lexicon retsach: Murder, killing, slaying Original Word: רֶצַח Strong's Exhaustive Concordance slaughter, sword From ratsach; a crushing; specifically, a murder-cry -- slaughter, sword. see HEBREW ratsach NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ratsach Definition a shattering NASB Translation shattering (1), slaughter (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs רֶ֫צַח noun [masculine] shattering; — בְּעַצְמוֺתַי ׳בְּר Psalm 42:11 with a shattering in my bones, figurative of effect of sneering words (Manuscripts ׳כְּר; Ol Gr Che We כְּרָקָב); apparently slaughter Ezekiel 21:27, but ᵐ5 βοῇ (so "" תְּרוּעָה), Co רִגָּה, Houb (in Rosenm) צֶרַח, so Berthol Toy Krae. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root רָצַח (ratsach), which means to murder or slay.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G995 (βοή, boē), which refers to a "cry" or "outcry." While not a direct translation, it captures the aspect of a cry or call for attention, often in the context of distress or need for justice, similar to the outcry associated with acts of רֶצַח (retzach) in the Hebrew Bible. Usage: The word רֶצַח is used in the context of describing acts of violence, particularly those that result in death. It is often associated with the unlawful taking of life, emphasizing the severity and brutality of the act. Context: רֶצַח (retzach) is a noun that appears in the Hebrew Bible to describe acts of murder or manslaughter. It is used to convey the gravity of taking a life unlawfully, often accompanied by a cry or outcry for justice. The term is found in contexts that highlight the moral and legal implications of such acts, underscoring the need for justice and retribution. In the Old Testament, the concept of רֶצַח is closely linked to the commandment "You shall not murder" (Exodus 20:13, BSB), which underscores the sanctity of human life and the prohibition against unlawful killing. The term is also used in legal texts that outline the consequences for those who commit murder, emphasizing the need for a just response to such acts. Forms and Transliterations בְּרֶ֔צַח בְּרֶ֤צַח ׀ ברצח bə·re·ṣaḥ bəreṣaḥ beRetzachLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 42:10 HEB: בְּרֶ֤צַח ׀ בְּֽעַצְמוֹתַ֗י חֵרְפ֥וּנִי NAS: As a shattering of my bones, KJV: [As] with a sword in my bones, INT: A shattering of my bones revile Ezekiel 21:22 2 Occurrences |
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