Strong’s H4955

מִשְׂרָפָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

misraphah

Pronunciation

mis-rah-fah'

Definition

Burning, conflagration, incineration

Meaning

combustion, cremation, calcination

Usage

The term "misraphah" refers to a place or act of burning, often used in the context of destruction by fire. It can denote a literal fire or a metaphorical one, symbolizing judgment or purification. In the Hebrew Bible, it is used to describe the burning of cities, objects, or even people as a form of divine judgment or ritual purification.

Bible references

Isaiah 33:12;Jeremiah 34:5