shefichas damim
Definitions
n. The transgression of murder.
Example Sentences
"There are three cardinal sins: avodah zarah (idol worship), gilui arayos (illicit relations), and shefichas damim (murder). The Gemara tells us that lashon hara is worse than all of them." (source)
Languages of Origin
- Textual Hebrew
Etymology
שְׁפִיכַת דָּמִים, lit. 'shedding of blood'
- Religious: Jews who are engaged in religious observance and have some Jewish education
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Alternative Spellings
shefikhas damim, shefichat damim, shefikhat damim
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