Strong’s H6884

צָרַף

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

tsaraph

Pronunciation

tsaw-raf'

Definition

To refine, to test, to purify, to smelt

Meaning

to fuse, refine

Usage

The Hebrew verb "tsaraph" primarily means to refine or purify, often in the context of metals. It conveys the process of removing impurities through smelting or testing by fire. This term is used metaphorically in the Bible to describe the purification of individuals or groups, often through trials or divine testing, to bring about spiritual growth and moral integrity.

Bible references

Judges 7:4;Judges 17:4;2 Samuel 22:31;Nehemiah 3:8;Nehemiah 3:32;Psalm 12:6;Psalm 17:3;Psalm 18:30;Psalm 26:2;Psalm 66:10;Psalm 66:10;Psalm 105:19;Psalm 119:140;Proverbs 25:4;Proverbs 30:5;Isaiah 1:25;Isaiah 40:19;Isaiah 40:19;Isaiah 41:7;Isaiah 46:6;Isaiah 48:10;Jeremiah 6:29;Jeremiah 6:29;Jeremiah 9:7;Jeremiah 10:9