4563. saroó
Berean Strong's Lexicon
saroó: To sweep, to clean by sweeping

Original Word: σαρόω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: saroó
Pronunciation: sah-ro'-o
Phonetic Spelling: (sar-o'-o)
Definition: To sweep, to clean by sweeping
Meaning: I sweep, cleanse by sweeping.

Word Origin: From a derivative of the base of σαίρω (sairō), meaning "to sweep."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of sweeping or cleansing is מִטְאֲטֵא (mit'ate), which appears in contexts related to purification or judgment (e.g., Isaiah 14:23).

Usage: The verb σαρόω (saroó) is used in the context of sweeping or cleaning by means of sweeping. It conveys the action of removing dirt, dust, or debris from a surface, typically with a broom or similar tool. In a metaphorical sense, it can imply thorough cleansing or removal of impurities.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, sweeping was a common household task, essential for maintaining cleanliness and order in homes and public spaces. The act of sweeping was often associated with preparation, such as getting a house ready for guests or a special occasion. In a broader cultural context, sweeping could symbolize purification or the removal of unwanted elements, both physically and spiritually.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from sairó (to sweep)
Definition
to sweep
NASB Translation
sweep (1), swept (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 4563: σαρόω

σαρόω (for the earlier σαίρω, cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 83 (Winer's Grammar, 24, 91 (87))), σάρω; perfect passive participle σεσαρωμένος; (σάρον a broom); to sweep, clean by sweeping: τί, Luke 15:8; passive, Matthew 12:44; Luke 11:25. (Artemidorus Daldianus, oneir. 2, 33; (Apoll. Dysk., p. 253, 7); Geoponica.)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
sweep.

From a derivative of sairo (to brush off; akin to suro); meaning a broom; to sweep -- sweep.

see GREEK suro

Forms and Transliterations
σαροι σαροί σαροῖ σεσαρωμενον σεσαρωμένον saroi saroî sesaromenon sesaroménon sesarōmenon sesarōménon
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Englishman's Concordance
Matthew 12:44 V-RPM/P-AMS
GRK: σχολάζοντα καὶ σεσαρωμένον καὶ κεκοσμημένον
NAS: [it] unoccupied, swept, and put in order.
KJV: [it] empty, swept, and
INT: unoccupied and swept and put in order

Luke 11:25 V-RPM/P-AMS
GRK: εὑρίσκει σχολάζοντα σεσαρωμένον καὶ κεκοσμημένον
NAS: it finds it swept and put in order.
KJV: he findeth [it] swept and
INT: it finds [it] empty swept and adorned

Luke 15:8 V-PIA-3S
GRK: λύχνον καὶ σαροῖ τὴν οἰκίαν
NAS: a lamp and sweep the house
KJV: a candle, and sweep the house, and
INT: a lamp and sweeps the house

Strong's Greek 4563
3 Occurrences


σαροῖ — 1 Occ.
σεσαρωμένον — 2 Occ.

















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