Strong’s H5496

סוּת

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

cuwth

Pronunciation

sooth

Definition

To incite, to provoke, to entice

Meaning

to prick, stimulate, to seduce

Usage

The Hebrew verb "suth" primarily means to incite or provoke someone to action, often with a negative connotation. It is used in contexts where an individual is stirred up or enticed to perform an action, typically one that is contrary to God's will or that leads to conflict or sin.

Bible references

Deuteronomy 13:6;Joshua 15:18;Judges 1:14;1 Samuel 26:19;2 Samuel 24:1;1 Kings 21:25;2 Kings 18:32;1 Chronicles 21:1;2 Chronicles 18:2;2 Chronicles 18:31;2 Chronicles 32:11;2 Chronicles 32:15;Job 2:3;Job 36:16;Job 36:18;Isaiah 36:18;Jeremiah 38:22;Jeremiah 43:3