Strong’s H5486
סוּף
Part of speech
Verb
Transliteration
cuwph
Pronunciation
soof
Definition
Reed, rush, end
Meaning
to snatch away, terminate
Usage
The Hebrew word "suph" primarily refers to reeds or rushes, which are plants commonly found in marshy or aquatic environments. It is often associated with the "Sea of Reeds" or "Red Sea" (Yam Suph), a significant body of water in the biblical narrative of the Exodus. The term can also imply an end or conclusion, reflecting its root meaning.
Bible references
Esther 9:28;Psalm 73:19;Isaiah 66:17;Jeremiah 8:13;Amos 3:15