Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “זַלְעָפָה”
Understanding zalʻâphâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
or זִלְעָפָה zilʻâphâh (zilaw-faw'); from זָעַף horrible, horror, terrible. - a glow (of wind or anger) - also a famine ...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
זַלְעָפָה
Phoneticzal-aw-faw'
Transliterationzalʻâphâh
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
or זִלְעָפָה zilʻâphâh (zilaw-faw'); from זָעַף horrible, horror, terrible. - a glow (of wind or anger) - also a famine (as consuming) 1) burning heat, raging heat
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Psalms 11:6 | “Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup.” Word: זַלְעָפָה (zalʻâphâh) | |
| Psalms 119:53 | “Horror hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked that forsake thy law.” Word: זַלְעָפָה (zalʻâphâh) | |
| Lamentations 5:10 | “Our skin was black like an oven because of the terrible famine.” Word: זַלְעָפָה (zalʻâphâh) |