Strong's Lexicon tsarab: To scorch, burn, or dry up Original Word: צָרַב Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is πυρόω (pyroō), which means to burn or to be inflamed. This term appears in the New Testament, such as in 1 Peter 1:7, where it describes the refining of faith through trials. Usage: The Hebrew verb "tsarab" primarily conveys the action of scorching or burning. It is used to describe the process of drying up or withering, often in the context of plants or land affected by intense heat or drought. This term can also metaphorically represent the experience of intense suffering or judgment, where the heat symbolizes the purifying or testing nature of trials. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, the imagery of scorching and burning was a powerful metaphor for divine judgment and purification. The harsh climate of the region, with its intense sun and frequent droughts, made the concept of being "scorched" a vivid representation of hardship and testing. This imagery is often used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the consequences of disobedience to God, as well as the refining process that leads to spiritual growth and maturity. Brown-Driver-Briggs [צָרַב] verb burn, scorch (Assyrian ƒarâbu, burn; FräZa iii. 52 BaEs 32 compare Arabic  be kindled, blaze;; compare also זרב); — Niph`al Perfect 3 plural consecutive וְנִצְרְבוּ Ezekiel 21:3 all faces shall be scorched. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance burn A primitive root; to burn -- burn. Forms and Transliterations וְנִצְרְבוּ־ ונצרבו־ venitzrevu wə·niṣ·rə·ḇū- wəniṣrəḇū-Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezekiel 20:47 HEB: לַהֶ֣בֶת שַׁלְהֶ֔בֶת וְנִצְרְבוּ־ בָ֥הּ כָּל־ NAS: to north will be burned by it. KJV: to the north shall be burned therein. INT: the blazing flame will be burned and the whole surface 1 Occurrence |
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