Lexicon shasaph: To scrape, to polish Original Word: שָׁסַף Strong's Exhaustive Concordance hew in pieces A primitive root; to cut in pieces, i.e. Slaughter -- hew in pieces. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to hew in pieces NASB Translation hewed to pieces (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [שָׁסַף] verb dubious: Pi`el hew in pieces (Vrss and context); — Imperfect3masculine singular וַיְשַׁסֵּף 1 Samuel 15:33, accusative of person; — Gr Dr HPS qy. וַיְשַׁסַּע, but improbable Topical Lexicon Word Origin: A primitive rootCorresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G4969 (σφαγιάζω, sphagiazo), which also means to slaughter or to kill. This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe similar actions of killing or slaughtering, often in a sacrificial or judgmental context, paralleling the Hebrew concept of שָׁסַף (shasaf). Usage: The verb שָׁסַף (shasaf) is used in the context of cutting or slaughtering, often implying a violent or forceful action. It is typically associated with the act of cutting into pieces, particularly in a sacrificial or judgmental context. Context: The Hebrew verb שָׁסַף (shasaf) appears in the Old Testament to describe the act of cutting or slaughtering, often in a ritualistic or judgmental setting. This term is used to convey the severity and decisiveness of the action, often associated with divine judgment or sacrificial rites. The act of cutting in pieces is symbolic of complete destruction or thoroughness in execution, reflecting the seriousness of the context in which it is used. The term is not frequently used, indicating its specific application to particular situations that require such vivid imagery. Forms and Transliterations וַיְשַׁסֵּ֨ף וישסף vayshasSef way·šas·sêp̄ wayšassêp̄Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Samuel 15:33 HEB: מִנָּשִׁ֖ים אִמֶּ֑ךָ וַיְשַׁסֵּ֨ף שְׁמוּאֵ֧ל אֶת־ NAS: And Samuel hewed Agag KJV: hewed Agag in pieces before the LORD INT: women shall your mother hewed and Samuel Agag 1 Occurrence |
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