Definition: HSK is a term in Old Testament Hebrew used for a type of animal sacrifice. It signifies a public act of worship performed by priests who would kill an unclean animal to purify their own souls. In the Bible, it refers to sacrifices such as animals, which were sometimes seen as offerings to God. The word itself has several meanings: 1. "Husk" - This term usually means the outer layer of a meat or fish that is removed from a living creature. 2. "Skull" - A term used for an animal's head, often indicating it was killed for worship purposes. 3. "Holy Slaughter" - The act of slaughtering animals as part of religious ceremonies to purify believers. 4. "Cleansing Slaughter" - Also known as Haggadah slaughter, this is the act performed in a Jewish temple setting where people eat sacrificial meat and drink wine to wash away sins. The word 'hsk' comes from Old Testament Hebrew, indicating it was used for sacrifices involving animals in religious ceremonies.