# prey, prey on, victims, tore ... apart, tear ... apart, torn ... apart, birds of prey, tearing ... in pieces

## Definition:

The term "prey" refers to something that is hunted, usually an animal that is used for food.

* In a figurative sense, "prey" can refer to a person who is taken advantage of, abused, or oppressed by a more powerful person.
* To "prey on" people means to take advantage of them by oppressing them or stealing something from them.
* The term "prey" could also be translated as "hunted animal" or "hunted one" or "victim."
* After an animal catches its prey, it often "tears it apart" as it eats it.

(See also: [oppress](../other/oppress.md))

## Bible References:

* [Jeremiah 12:09](rc://en/tn/help/jer/12/09)
* [Psalms 104:21](rc://en/tn/help/psa/104/21)

## Word Data:

* Strong's: H400, H957, H962, H1215, H2963, H2964, H5706, H5861, H6561, H7997, H7998

