Hebrew · H5496 · unreviewed

סוּת

Properly, to prick , i.e. (figuratively) stimulate ; by implication, to seduce

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סוּת H5496
Pronunciation sût

What does סוּת (sût) mean in the Bible?

סוּת (sût) is a Hebrew word meaning "properly, to prick , i.e. (figuratively) stimulate ; by implication, to seduce". properly, to prick, i.

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Meaning

properly, to prick , i.e. (figuratively) stimulate ; by implication, to seduce
Extended definition

To incite through goading or persuasion; often describes illicit temptation or rebellion against covenant obligations.

properly, to prick, i.e. (figuratively) stimulate; by implication, to seduce BDB: incite Usage: entice, move, persuade, provoke, remove, set on, stir up, take away.

Source: Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon + Brown-Driver-Briggs
Grammatical Forms

How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.

Hiphil causative active — the subject causes someone else to perform the action
Participle active 2Chr 32:11 · Jer 43:3
Imperfect 2Kgs 18:32 · Isa 36:18
Perfect 1Kgs 21:25
Jussive 2Chr 32:15
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