A while ago we discussed the precise meanings of the verbs harag, razah and hemis. Wolf2191 has posted some interesting remarks on the topic here: http://ishimshitos.blogspot.com/2009/02/rashbam-and-vulgate.html Yitzhak -- Bein Din Ledin - http://bdl.freehostia.com A discussion of Hoshen Mishpat, Even Ha'Ezer and other matters