What does סַעַר · λαῖλαψ mean in the Bible?
".
Hebrew · H5591, G2978
סַעַר
A hurricane · a whirlwind (squall)
Reading a lexicon entry
What this page is: Each lexicon entry shows the original Hebrew or Greek word behind the English translation: its meaning, its range of use, and where it appears in Scripture.
Strong's number: The Strong's code (H- or G-) is the standard reference number for this word. It connects this entry to chapter and passage language tabs.
Where it appears: The witness passages show where this word is used in context. Click any to open the study page for that passage.
This lexicon entry is part of our ongoing editorial review. If you notice missing content, unclear wording, or a possible correction, please send us a note through the Connect page. Screenshots are helpful.
Words in this compound — expand to study each participant
סַעַר H5591 a hurricane
Pronunciation saʿar
Violent, chaotic wind representing divine judgment or power; often depicts God's overwhelming presence
Open lexicon entry →
λαῖλαψ G2978 a whirlwind (squall)
Pronunciation laîlaps
A violent, sudden storm or squall, often depicting divine power or chaos in biblical narrative.
Open lexicon entry →
What does סַעַר (sa'ar) mean in the Bible?
סַעַר · λαῖλαψ is a Hebrew phrase meaning "A violent storm or whirlwind representing destructive force.".
Full entry for סַעַר (H5591, G2978) · Open the biblical lexicon
Questions this entry answers
How many biblical occurrences are listed for H5591, G2978?
H5591, G2978 is connected to 26 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. A violent storm or whirlwind representing destructive force.
Strong's H5591, G2978
Lexical occurrences 26 verses Source Gloss
A violent storm or whirlwind representing destructive force.
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Word Origins
סַעַר is built from this root:
Sources
MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain
Open Scriptures Hebrew Bible (morphhb/OSHB) — CC BY 4.0
Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon — CC BY 4.0
Berean Standard Bible (BSB) source-word alignment - CC0 Public Domain