Strong’s H5595

סָפָה

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

caphah

Pronunciation

sah-fah'

Definition

To sweep away, to destroy, to consume

Meaning

to scrape, together, away

Usage

The Hebrew verb "saphah" primarily conveys the action of sweeping away or destroying. It is often used in contexts where something is completely removed or consumed, whether by divine judgment, natural disaster, or other means. The term can imply a thorough and decisive action, often associated with God's judgment or cleansing.

Bible references

Genesis 18:23;Genesis 18:24;Genesis 19:15;Genesis 19:17;Numbers 16:26;Numbers 32:14;Deuteronomy 29:19;Deuteronomy 32:23;1 Samuel 12:25;1 Samuel 26:10;1 Samuel 27:1;1 Chronicles 21:12;Psalm 40:14;Proverbs 13:23;Isaiah 7:20;Isaiah 13:15;Isaiah 29:1;Isaiah 30:1;Jeremiah 7:21;Jeremiah 12:4