ΣΦΑΓΙΑΖΩ, σφαγιαζω
SPHAGIAZŌ, sphagiazō
Sounds Like: sfah-gee-AH-zoh
Translations: to slaughter, to sacrifice, to slay
From the root: ΣΦΑΓΙΑΖΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This verb refers to the act of slaughtering, especially in a ritualistic or sacrificial context. It implies killing an animal or person as an offering or in a solemn manner. It is used to describe the act of sacrificing victims.
Inflection: Present Active Indicative, 1st Person Singular; or Present Active Infinitive
Strong’s number: G4967 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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- ΣΦΑΓΙΑΣΑΙ — to slaughter, to sacrifice, to kill
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