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slaughter
Definition
The term "slaughter" is often used to refer to killing a large number of animals or people, or to killing in a violent way. It can also refer to killing just a few animals in preparation for eating.
- When Abraham received three visitors at his tent in the desert, he ordered his servants to slaughter and cook a fattened calf for his guests.
- The prophet Ezekiel prophesied that God sent his angel to slaughter all those who would not follow His word.
- 1 Samuel records a great slaughter where 30,000 Israelites were killed by their enemies. because of disobedience to God.
- This term could also be translated by "kill" or "slay."