Original Word: שָׁסַף
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: shacaph
Pronunciation: shah-saf'
Phonetic Spelling: (shaw-saf')
Definition: To scrape, to polish
Meaning: to cut in pieces, slaughter

hew in pieces

A primitive root; to cut in pieces, i.e. Slaughter -- hew in pieces.

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to hew in pieces
NASB Translation
hewed to pieces (1).

[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

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding 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.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is translated in contexts that emphasize the thoroughness and finality of the action. The usage of שָׁסַף (shasaf) underscores the gravity of the situation, whether it be in the context of divine retribution or the meticulousness required in sacrificial practices.

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