Strong’s H8316

שָׂרֵפָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

srephah

Pronunciation

seh-reh-fah'

Definition

Burning, fire, conflagration, destruction by fire

Meaning

cremation

Usage

The Hebrew word "serephah" primarily denotes the act of burning or a state of being consumed by fire. It is often used in the context of destruction, whether of objects, cities, or offerings. The term can also imply a purifying process, as fire is frequently associated with purification in biblical literature.

Bible references

Genesis 11:3;Leviticus 10:6;Numbers 16:37;Numbers 19:6;Numbers 19:17;Deuteronomy 29:23;2 Chronicles 16:14;2 Chronicles 21:19;2 Chronicles 21:19;Isaiah 9:5;Isaiah 64:11;Jeremiah 51:25;Amos 4:11