Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מִשְׂרָפָה”
Understanding misrâphâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
burning. - combustion, i.e. cremation (of a corpse), or calcination (of lime) 1) a burning
H4955
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מִשְׂרָפָה
Phoneticmis-raw-faw'
Transliterationmisrâphâh
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
burning. - combustion, i.e. cremation (of a corpse), or calcination (of lime) 1) a burning
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 33:12 | “And the people shall be as the burnings of lime: as thorns cut up shall they be burned in the fire.” Word: מִשְׂרָפָה (misrâphâh) | |
| Jeremiah 34:5 | “But thou shalt die in peace: and with the burnings of thy fathers, the former kings which were before thee, so shall they burn odours for thee; and they will lament thee, saying, Ah lord! for I have pronounced the word, saith the Lord.” Word: מִשְׂרָפָה (misrâphâh) |