Kopḗ — G2871

Definition

feminine noun

cutting, i.e. carnage

1. properly, several times in Greek writings the act of cutting, a cut
2. in Biblical Greek a cutting in pieces, slaughter

Usually translated as

slaughter

Origin

from G2875

• kóptō (G2875)

Occurrences

Kopḗ occurs 1 time in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Hebrews (1)

• Hebrews 7:1 — For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter (κοπῆς) of the kings, and blessed him;