Sore For Slaughter – Uncommon Hebrew Event – AlephTau Set – Bible TCG

Rocky Santangela
Jun 26
3 min read

Sore For Slaughter – Base Art – Uncommon Hebrew Event – AlephTau Set – Bible TCG

Gentle Sacrifice, Eternal Gain

Sore For Slaughter is an Uncommon Event from the Hebrew Age, costing 2 faith and dealing 1 damage to all enemy Beings. It offers a clean, sweeping control option, perfect for clearing wide boards of smaller threats or setting up larger combos. With strong synergy for damage-based strategies and Event triggers, it becomes a valuable tool for disrupting enemy lines and maintaining tempo in any well-tuned deck.

The Swords of Zeal, and the Call for Righteousness

In Genesis 34, a moment of passion and justice ignited when Simeon and Levi, the sons of Jacob, rose in defense of their sister Dinah. After she was defiled by Shechem, the sons of Israel devised a plan, demanding that every man in Shechem's city be circumcised. On the third day, when the men were sore and vulnerable, Simeon and Levi entered boldly with swords in hand and struck down the city.

This dramatic event reveals the power of zeal, the desire to see justice fulfilled, and the sacredness of family. The men of Shechem had agreed to a covenant sign, circumcision meant for holiness and belonging. That sign was their connection to God's people. And while the event ended in a bold and overwhelming act, it also revealed the strength of conviction that Simeon and Levi carried.

This card's verse is Genesis 34:25:

"And it came to pass on the third day, when they were sore, that two of the sons of Jacob, Simeon and Levi, Dinah's brethren, took each man his sword, and came upon the city boldly, and slew all the males."

Every detail in this story sets the stage for a greater picture. The third day, the sacred sign of circumcision, and the bold entrance with swords all point us forward. In Scripture, these aren’t just isolated actions, they are echoes of a divine pattern, leading us to Jesus Christ, who fulfills every image in perfection and love.

Christ, the Fulfillment of Zeal, Sacrifice, and Promise

Jesus Christ embodies perfection, full of grace and truth. Where Simeon and Levi entered with swords, Jesus entered with scars. On the third day, He rose from the dead, bringing life where once there was death. The same rhythm appears: boldness, sacrifice, and victory. Through Him, all covenant signs are fulfilled.

Circumcision of the flesh was a shadow. Jesus brings the circumcision of the heart, cutting away sin and making His people pure within. As Paul writes, “He is a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart…” – Romans 2:29. He performs a holy surgery on every believer, changing us from the inside out, with a sword of truth and grace.

Believer, you are the fruit of this fulfillment. You are the one made clean, raised on the third day with Christ, and given the sign of the Spirit. The boldness of Simeon and Levi now flows through redeemed hands, not to bring destruction, but to bring hope, peace, and purpose. Jesus transforms human zeal into divine mission. Walk forward in that mission, empowered by mercy and sealed by grace.

Strategic Use In Gameplay

Sore For Slaughter is a powerful board management Event that deals 1 damage to all enemy Beings, enabling effective control and synergy in Event-heavy decks.

Synergies and Plays

Softening Boards: Deals with wide boards of low-health Beings, clearing the way for your attackers.
Event Synergy: Triggers effects that benefit from playing Events, while dealing board damage.
Setup Plays: damaging beings can set up special synergies with other abilities.