Read the Bible

KJV dictionary & concordance

slay

Meaning of “slay”

To kill or put to death.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-references
117 occurrences113 verses29 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Genesis 4:14

Complete exact-word concordance

Every verse containing “slay”

KJV PCE

Remembering a verse with different wording? Find a verse across the Bible →

Showing verses 1–3 of 3 · 3 word occurrences in this result

Deuteronomy 9:28
Lest the land whence thou broughtest us out say, Because the Lord was not able to bring them into the land which he promised them, and because he hated them, he hath brought them out to slay them in the wilderness.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Deuteronomy 9:28 · retained source text

Lest the land whence thou broughtest vs out, say, Because the LORD was not able to bring them into the land which hee promised them, and because hee hated them, hee hath brought them out, to slay them in the wildernesse.

1611 marginal noteNum. 14.16.

Deuteronomy 19:6
Lest the avenger of the blood pursue the slayer, while his heart is hot, and overtake him, because the way is long, and slay him; whereas he was not worthy of death, inasmuch as he hated him not in time past.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Deuteronomy 19:6 · retained source text

Lest the auenger of the blood pursue the slaier, while his heart is hot, and ouertake him, because the way is long, and slay him, whereas he was not worthy of death, in as much as hee hated him not in time past.

1611 marginal noteHeb. smite him in life.

1611 marginal noteHeb. from yesterday, third day.

Deuteronomy 27:25
Cursed be he that taketh reward to slay an innocent person. And all the people shall say, Amen.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Deuteronomy 27:25 · retained source text

Cursed be he that taketh reward to slay an innocent person: and all the people shall say, Amen.

1611 marginal noteEzech. 22.12.

Complete reference index — all 113 verses

Where “slay” appears

Select a book to filter the concordance. Occurrences and verses are counted separately.

Source order

Definition evidence