סָרַף

çâraph · /saw-raf'/

Number

H5635

Language

Hebrew

Original word

סָרַף

Transliteration

çâraph

Pronunciation

saw-raf'

KJV occurrences

1 verse

Definition

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

KJV: burn.

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered סָרַף across 1 verse.

burneth1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

1 verse use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Amos1 verse

Amos 6:10

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. we: or, they will not, or, have not

Topics that use this word

Plague or Pestilence, the War

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H5635 (çâraph) mean?

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

How many times does H5635 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H5635 (סָרַף) appears in 1 verse of the King James Version, most often translated “burneth.”

How is çâraph translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H5635 is rendered as “burneth” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word סָרַף come from?

a primitive root;