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סָרַף H5635

H5635 is the Hebrew word סָרַף, transliterated çâraph and said saw-raf'. The King James Version most often renders it burneth.

Word: סָרַףTransliteration: çâraphSaid: saw-raf'Language: HebrewIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

to cremate, i.e. to be (near) of kin (such being privileged to kindle the pyre).

Where it comes from

a primitive root.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

burneth 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: burn.

Verses using סָרַף

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Amos 6:10 · KJV

And a man’s uncle shall take him up, and he that burneth him, to bring out the bones out of the house, and shall say unto him that is by the sides of the house, Is there yet any with thee? and he shall say, No. Then shall he say, Hold thy tongue: for we may not make mention of the name of the LORD.

Common questions

What does Strong's H5635 mean?

H5635 is the Hebrew word סָרַף (çâraph), meaning to cremate, i.e. to be (near) of kin (such being privileged to kindle the pyre).

How is H5635 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it burneth (1 time).

How many times does H5635 appear in the Bible?

סָרַף (çâraph) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H5635 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.

Nearby entries

H5632 · סָרֵךְ — an emir H5633 · סֶרֶן — an axle; figuratively, a peer H5634 · סַרְעַפָּה — a twig H5636 · סַרְפָּד — a nettle (as stinging like a burn)H5637 · סָרַר — to turn away, i.e. (morally) be refractory H5638 · סְתָו — winter (as the dark season)

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