Strong’s H8158

שָׁסַף

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

shacaph

Pronunciation

shah-saf'

Definition

To scrape, to polish

Meaning

to cut in pieces, slaughter

Usage

The Hebrew verb "shasaph" primarily means to scrape or to polish. It conveys the action of smoothing or refining a surface, often through a repetitive or meticulous process. This term is used in contexts where physical refinement or preparation is implied.

Bible references

1 Samuel 15:33