What does צָרַף · καθαρίζω mean in the Bible?
צָרַף · καθαρίζω is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to purify metal through fire".
Hebrew · H6884, G2511
צָרַף
To fuse (metal), i.e. refine (literally or figuratively) · to cleanse (literally or figuratively)
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צָרַףH6884to fuse (metal), i.e. refine (literally or figuratively)
Pronunciationṣārap̄
Refining metals through fire; metaphorically, God's testing and purification of faith and character through trials.
Open lexicon entry →καθαρίζωG2511to cleanse (literally or figuratively)
Pronunciationkatharízō
Cleanse implies removal of defilement—physical disease, moral corruption, or ceremonial impurity—restoring fitness.
Open lexicon entry →What does צָרַף (tsaraph) mean in the Bible?
צָרַף · καθαρίζω is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to purify metal through fire".
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How many biblical occurrences are listed for H6884, G2511?
H6884, G2511 is connected to 34 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. to purify metal through fire
Source Gloss
to purify metal through fire
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
This verb appears through different tense, voice, mood, or stem patterns. Those forms help readers see how the action is presented in context.
Form groups2Aligned forms16
Qalbasic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense14×
Participle activeIsa 40:19 · Isa 41:7 · Isa 46:6 · Jer 10:9 · Jer 10:14 · Jer 51:17 · Neh 3:87×
Participle passive2Sam 22:31 · Prov 30:5 · Ps 12:7 · Ps 18:31 · Ps 119:1405×
PerfectJer 6:291×
Infinitive absoluteJer 6:291×
Pielintensive active — emphasizes thoroughness or repeated action2×
Participle activeMal 3:2 · Mal 3:32×
Word Origins
צָרַף is a primitive root - no further derivation.