Strong’s H2152

זַלְעָפָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

zal`aphah

Pronunciation

zah-lah-fah

Definition

Heat, burning, fever

Meaning

a glow, a famine

Usage

The term "zalaphah" is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe intense heat or burning, often in a metaphorical sense to convey the idea of feverishness or a consuming fire. It can also imply a sense of divine judgment or wrath, as heat and fire are frequently associated with God's purifying and consuming presence.

Bible references

Psalm 11:6;Psalm 119:53;Lamentations 5:10