The meaning of “שָׂרַף”
Understanding sâraph reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(cause to, make a) burn((-ing), up) kindle, [idiom] utterly. - to be (causatively, set) on fire 1) to burn 1a) (Qal) to ...
שָׂרַף
(cause to, make a) burn((-ing), up) kindle, [idiom] utterly. - to be (causatively, set) on fire 1) to burn 1a) (Qal) to burn 1b) (Niphal) to be burned 1c) (Piel) burner, burning (participle) 1d) (Pual) to be burnt up, be burned
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 38:24 | “And it came to pass about three months after, that it was told Judah, saying, Tamar thy daughter in law hath played the harlot; and also, behold, she is with child by whoredom. And Judah said, Bring her forth, and let her be burnt.” Word: שָׂרַף (sâraph) | |
| Deuteronomy 12:3 | “And ye shall overthrow their altars, and break their pillars, and burn their groves with fire; and ye shall hew down the graven images of their gods, and destroy the names of them out of that place.” Word: שָׂרַף (sâraph) | |
| 2 Samuel 23:7 | “But the man that shall touch them must be fenced with iron and the staff of a spear; and they shall be utterly burned with fire in the same place.” Word: שָׂרַף (sâraph) | |
| 2 Chronicles 34:5 | “And he burnt the bones of the priests upon their altars, and cleansed Judah and Jerusalem.” Word: שָׂרַף (sâraph) | |
| Isaiah 44:19 | “And none considereth in his heart, neither is there knowledge nor understanding to say, I have burned part of it in the fire; yea, also I have baked bread upon the coals thereof; I have roasted flesh, and eaten it: and shall I make the residue thereof an abomination? shall I fall down to the stock of a tree?” Word: שָׂרַף (sâraph) |
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