3 occurrences in 12 translations
'Violence' in the Bible
Make this announcement in the fortresses of Ashdod and in the fortresses in the land of Egypt. Say this: "Gather on the hills around Samaria! Observe the many acts of violence taking place within the city, the oppressive deeds occurring in it."
For they know not to do right, saith the LORD, who store up violence and robbery in their palaces.
Ye that put far away the evil day, and cause the seat of violence to come near;
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Bible Theasaurus
- Ferocity (1 instance)
- Fierceness (32 instances)
- Force (319 instances)
- Fury (175 instances)
- Vehemence (5 instances)
- Violence (132 instances)
- Wildness (1 instance)
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Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
גּזל
Gazal
Gazal
spoil , take away , rob , pluck , caught , consume , exercised , force , pluck off , torn , violence
Usage: 30
חמס
Chamac
Chamac
Usage: 8
חמס
Chamac
Chamac
Usage: 60
עריץ
`ariyts
`ariyts
Usage: 20
עשׁק
`ashaq
`ashaq
oppress , oppressor , defraud , wrong , deceived , deceitfully gotten , oppression , drink up , violence
Usage: 36