Berean Strong's Lexicon haimatekchusia: Bloodshed Original Word: Word Origin: From Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of bloodshed is דָּם (dam, Strong's Hebrew 1818), which also means "blood." This term is used extensively in the Old Testament, particularly in the context of sacrifices and the prohibition against murder. Usage: The term "haimatekchusia" refers to the act of shedding blood, often in the context of violence or sacrifice. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the act of taking life, whether in a sacrificial or violent manner. The word emphasizes the physical act of blood being poured out, highlighting the gravity and seriousness of the action. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, blood was considered the life force of a being, and its shedding was a significant event. In Jewish culture, the sacrificial system involved the shedding of animal blood as a means of atonement for sin, symbolizing the seriousness of sin and the need for purification. The concept of bloodshed also carried connotations of violence and injustice, often associated with murder or warfare. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom haima and ekchunnó Definition shedding of blood NASB Translation shedding of blood (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 130: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance shedding of blood. From haima and a derivative of ekcheo; an effusion of blood -- shedding of blood. see GREEK haima see GREEK ekcheo Forms and Transliterations αιματεκχυσιας αιματεκχυσίας Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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