Strong’s H7805

שָׁזַף

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

shazaph

Pronunciation

shah-zaf'

Definition

To scorch, to burn, to gaze upon

Meaning

to tan, to scan

Usage

The Hebrew verb "shazaph" primarily conveys the action of scorching or burning, often in the context of intense heat or sunlight. It can also imply a fixed or intense gaze, suggesting a metaphorical burning or consuming focus. This duality of meaning reflects both physical and metaphorical applications in the biblical text.

Bible references

Job 20:9;Job 28:7;Songs 1:6