Strong’s H5472

סוּג

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

cuwg

Pronunciation

soog

Definition

To turn back, to retreat, to backslide

Meaning

to flinch, to go back

Usage

The Hebrew verb "sug" primarily conveys the idea of turning back or retreating. It is often used in a metaphorical sense to describe a spiritual or moral backsliding, where an individual or group turns away from a previously held commitment or standard, particularly in relation to faithfulness to God.

Bible references

Psalm 35:4;Psalm 40:14;Psalm 44:18;Psalm 53:3;Psalm 70:2;Psalm 78:57;Psalm 80:18;Psalm 129:5;Proverbs 14:14;Isaiah 42:17;Isaiah 50:5;Jeremiah 38:22;Jeremiah 46:5;Zephaniah 1:6