Strong’s H5586

סָעַף

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

ca`aph

Pronunciation

sah-af'

Definition

To lop off, cut off, cut down

Meaning

to disbranch

Usage

The Hebrew verb "saaph" primarily means to lop off or cut down, often used in the context of pruning or cutting branches. It conveys the action of removing or severing parts of a plant, typically for the purpose of growth or maintenance. This term can also metaphorically imply the removal of something undesirable or unnecessary.

Bible references

Isaiah 10:33