# slay, slain #

## Definition: ##

The term "slay" means to kill a person or animal. Often it means to kill in a forceful or violent way.

* When referring to an animal or to a large number of people, the term "slaughter" is another term that is often used.
* The word "kill" could also be used to translated this term.
* The phrase "the slain" could also be translated as "the slain people" or "the people who were killed."

(See also: [slaughter](../other/slaughter.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [Ezekiel 28:23-24](en/tn/ezk/help/28/23)
* [Isaiah 26:20-21](en/tn/isa/help/26/20)