Strong’s H5591

סַעַר

Part of speech

Noun

Transliteration

ca`ar

Pronunciation

sah-ahr'

Definition

To storm, to rage, to be tempestuous

Meaning

a hurricane

Usage

The Hebrew verb "ca'ar" primarily conveys the idea of a storm or tempest, often used metaphorically to describe tumultuous or chaotic situations. It can refer to literal storms or be used figuratively to describe emotional or spiritual turmoil. The word captures the intensity and unpredictability of a storm, emphasizing the power and sometimes the destructive nature of such events.

Bible references

2 Kings 2:1;2 Kings 2:11;Job 38:1;Job 40:6;Psalm 55:8;Psalm 83:15;Psalm 107:25;Psalm 107:29;Psalm 148:8;Isaiah 29:6;Isaiah 40:24;Isaiah 41:16;Jeremiah 23:19;Jeremiah 23:19;Jeremiah 25:32;Jeremiah 30:23;Jeremiah 30:23;Ezekiel 1:4;Ezekiel 13:11;Ezekiel 13:13;Amos 1:14;Jonah 1:4;Jonah 1:12;Zechariah 9:14