◄ 2871. kopé ►
Strong's Lexicon kopé: Cutting, strike, blow Original Word: κοπή Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: kopé Pronunciation: ko-PAY Phonetic Spelling: (kop-ay') Definition: Cutting, strike, blow Meaning: slaughter, smiting in battle. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb κόπτω (koptō), meaning "to cut" or "to strike." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of cutting or striking is כָּרַת (karath), which means "to cut off" or "to cut down." This term is used in various contexts, including making covenants (Genesis 15:18) and enacting judgment (1 Samuel 15:33). Usage: In the New Testament, "kopé" refers to the act of cutting or striking, often used metaphorically to describe a decisive or impactful action. It conveys the idea of a forceful intervention or a significant change brought about by a powerful act. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of "kopé" would have been understood in the context of physical actions such as cutting or striking with a weapon. This imagery was often used in literature and rhetoric to describe decisive actions or events that brought about change. In the biblical context, it can symbolize divine intervention or judgment, reflecting the power and authority of God to enact His will. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from koptó Definition a cutting in pieces, slaughter NASB Translation slaughter (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2871: κοπή κοπή, κοπῆς, ἡ (κόπτω); 1. properly, several times in Greek writings the act of cutting, a cut. 2. in Biblical Greek a cutting in pieces, slaughter: Hebrews 7:1; Genesis 14:17; Deuteronomy 28:25; Joshua 10:20; Judith 15:7. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance slaughter. From kopto; cutting, i.e. Carnage -- slaughter. see GREEK kopto Forms and Transliterations κοπήν κοπης κοπής κοπῆς kopes kopês kopēs kopē̂s Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Hebrews 7:1 N-GFS GRK: ἀπὸ τῆς κοπῆς τῶν βασιλέων NAS: as he was returning from the slaughter of the kings KJV: from the slaughter of the kings, INT: from the slaughter of the kings Strong's Greek 2871 1 Occurrence κοπῆς — 1 Occ.