מִשְׂרָפָה
mis.ra.phahburningHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentNoun · feminine2 occurrences2 books2 verses
Definition
from H8313; combustion, i.e. cremation (of a corpse), or calcination (of lime)
Traditional renderings: burning.
Traditional renderings: burning.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders מִשְׂרָפָה:
- κλαίωklaiō“to weep”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Isaiah 33:12מִשְׂרְפ֣וֹת · burnedThe peoples will be burned to ashes, like thorns cut down and set ablaze.
- Jeremiah 34:5וּֽכְמִשְׂרְפ֣וֹת · As [spices] were burned…you will die in peace. As spices were burned for your fathers, the former kings who preceded you, so people will burn spices for you and lament, ‘Alas, O master!’ For I Myself have spoken this word, declares the LORD.”