זֶבַח
Properly, a slaughter , i.e. the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act)
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What does זֶבַח (zevach) mean in the Bible?
זֶבַח (zevach) is a Hebrew word meaning "properly, a slaughter , i.e. the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act)". properly, a slaughter, i. Represents ritual system misused without loyalty. This term runs through the canonical themes of Priesthood.
Meaning
Sacrifice grounded in physical slaughter—the concrete act of killing consecrates the offering to God.
properly, a slaughter, i.e. the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act) BDB: sacrifice Usage: offer(-ing), sacrifice.
Why This Word Matters
Represents ritual system misused without loyalty. Hosea 6:4-6
Loss of sacrificial privilege signals broken fellowship. Hosea 9:1-6
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