Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H5590

Strong's H5590 · Hebrew

סָעַר

çâʻar · /saw-ar'/

Number
H5590
Language
Hebrew
Original word
סָעַר
Transliteration
çâʻar
Pronunciation
saw-ar'
KJV occurrences
7 verses

Definition

to rush upon; by implication, to toss (transitive or intransitive, literal or figurative)

KJV: be (toss with) tempest(-uous), be sore, troubled, come out as a (drive with the, scatter with a) whirlwind.

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered סָעַר across 7 verses.

whirlwind3×
tempestuous2×
tempest1×
troubled1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

7 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

2 Kings1 verse
Isaiah1 verse
Hosea1 verse
Jonah2 verses
Habakkuk1 verse
Zechariah1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H5590 (çâʻar) mean?

to rush upon; by implication, to toss (transitive or intransitive, literal or figurative)

How many times does H5590 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H5590 (סָעַר) appears in 7 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “whirlwind.”

How is çâʻar translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H5590 is rendered as “whirlwind” (3×), “tempestuous” (2×), “tempest” (1×), “troubled” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word סָעַר come from?

a primitive root;