Hebrew · H5591, G2978 · unreviewed

סַעַר

A hurricane · a whirlwind (squall)

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סַעַר H5591 a hurricane
Pronunciation saʿar
Violent, chaotic wind representing divine judgment or power; often depicts God's overwhelming presence
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λαῖλαψ G2978 a whirlwind (squall)
Pronunciation laîlaps
A violent, sudden storm or squall, often depicting divine power or chaos in biblical narrative.
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What does סַעַר (sa'ar) mean in the Bible?

סַעַר · λαῖλαψ is a Hebrew word meaning "A violent storm or whirlwind representing destructive force.". A violent storm or whirlwind representing destructive force.

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Meaning

A violent storm or whirlwind representing destructive force.
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