1 Samuel 15:8
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“And he took Agag the king of the Amalekites alive, and utterly destroyed all the people with the edge of the sword.”
חַי
Life, living. Chay. The quality of being alive. The same root as Chayim, life in its fullness. God breathed chay into Adam's nostrils and he became a living soul.
חֶרֶב
the sword
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חֶרֶב
A sword, a cutting weapon. Chereb. Reckless words wound like a sword. Wise words bring healing. The tongue is more powerful than any physical weapon.
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חָרַם
he totally destroyed
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חָרַם
to seclude; specifically (by a ban) to devote to religious uses (especially destruction); physical and reflexive, to be blunt as to the nose
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מֶלֶךְ
the king of
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מֶלֶךְ
King. Melek. A ruler with supreme authority. The LORD is King forever and ever. Every earthly king is answerable to the King of kings.
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עֲמָלֵק
Amalek
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עֲמָלֵק
Amalek, a descendant of Esau; also his posterity and their country
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