Lexicon serephah: Burning, fire, conflagration, destruction by fire Original Word: שָׂרֵפָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance burning From saraph; cremation -- burning. see HEBREW saraph NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom saraph Definition a burning NASB Translation blaze (2), burned (1), burning (4), burnt (2), fire (3), thoroughly (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שְׂרֵפָה noun feminine burning; — absolute ׳שׂ Isaiah 9:4 +, construct שְׂרֵפַת Numbers 19:6 +; — ׳לשׁ of brick-burning Genesis 11:3 (+ שָׁרַף); destructive Amos 4:11; Isaiah 9:4, of land Deuteronomy 29:22, of temple, הָיָה לִשְׂרֵפַת אֵשׁ Isaiah 64:10, ׳הַר שׁ Jeremiah 51:25 i.e. a burnt-out volcano (figurative of Babylonian ); of heifer Numbers 19:6, compare Numbers 19:17; of spices (probably) as funeral rite 2Chronicles 16:14 (as accusative of congnate meaning with verb), 2Chronicles 21:19 (object of עָשָׂה), 2 Chronicles 21:19; of person (penal) Leviticus 10:6 (accusative of congnate meaning with verb, ׳י subject), Numbers 17:2. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root verb שָׂרַף (sāraph), meaning "to burn" or "to set on fire."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent related to the concept of burning is πυρός (G4442), which means "fire." This term is used extensively in the New Testament to describe both literal and metaphorical fire, including the fire of judgment and purification. For instance, in Matthew 3:11, John the Baptist speaks of Jesus baptizing with the Holy Spirit and fire (πυρός), indicating a purifying and transformative process. Similarly, in 1 Corinthians 3:13, the works of each person are tested by fire (πυρός) to reveal their true nature. The Greek term πυρός, like its Hebrew counterpart שָׂרֵפָה, carries connotations of both destruction and purification, reflecting the dual nature of fire as both a destructive and refining force. Usage: The term שָׂרֵפָה appears in various contexts within the Hebrew Bible, often related to the destruction by fire, whether of cities, objects, or bodies. It is used to describe both literal and figurative burnings. Context: The term שָׂרֵפָה is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe instances of burning, often as a form of divine judgment or purification. For example, in Leviticus 10:6, the sons of Aaron are warned not to mourn the burning (שָׂרֵפָה) of Nadab and Abihu, who were consumed by fire from the LORD for offering unauthorized fire. In Joshua 7:15, the term is used in the context of the punishment of Achan, whose possessions were burned as a consequence of his sin. The concept of burning as a form of judgment is further illustrated in Amos 4:11, where God compares the Israelites to a "burning stick snatched from the fire" (שָׂרֵפָה), indicating a narrow escape from destruction. The use of שָׂרֵפָה in these contexts underscores the severity and finality of divine judgment through fire. Forms and Transliterations הַשְּׂרֵפָ֔ה השרפה כִּשְׂרֵפַ֥ת כשרפת לִשְׂרֵ֣פַת לִשְׂרֵפָ֑ה לִשְׂרֵפָ֖ה לשרפה לשרפת מִשְּׂרֵפָ֑ה משרפה שְׂרֵפַ֣ת שְׂרֵפַ֥ת שְׂרֵפָ֖ה שְׂרֵפָ֣ה שְׂרֵפָֽה׃ שרפה שרפה׃ שרפת haś·śə·rê·p̄āh hassereFah haśśərêp̄āh kiś·rê·p̄aṯ kisreFat kiśrêp̄aṯ liś·rê·p̄āh liś·rê·p̄aṯ lisreFah lisRefat liśrêp̄āh liśrêp̄aṯ miś·śə·rê·p̄āh missereFah miśśərêp̄āh śə·rê·p̄āh śə·rê·p̄aṯ sereFah sereFat śərêp̄āh śərêp̄aṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 11:3 HEB: לְבֵנִ֔ים וְנִשְׂרְפָ֖ה לִשְׂרֵפָ֑ה וַתְּהִ֨י לָהֶ֤ם NAS: and burn [them] thoroughly. And they used KJV: and burn them throughly. And they had brick INT: brick and burn thoroughly used brick 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 13 Occurrences |
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