Original Word: סָאָה
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: saah
Pronunciation: sah-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (saw-aw')
Definition: Measure, seah
Meaning: to rush
Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to define or measure

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "sa'ah" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew measure. However, the concept of measurement is present in Greek terms like "μέτρον" (metron - G3358), which means measure.

Usage: The term "sa'ah" refers to a unit of dry measure used in ancient Israel, approximately equivalent to one-third of an ephah or about 7.3 liters (approximately 2 gallons). It is used in the context of measuring grain or flour, often in domestic or sacrificial settings.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, precise measurements were crucial for trade, religious offerings, and daily sustenance. The "sa'ah" was a common household measure, reflecting the agrarian lifestyle of the Israelites. It was part of a system of measures that included the ephah and the omer, which were used to ensure fairness and consistency in commerce and religious practices.

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to rush (of storm wind)
NASB Translation
stormy (1).

[סָעָה] verb (dubious) rush, of storm-wind (compare Arabic (and ), go quickly, run, be energetic; Syriac make an attack upon); —

Qal Participle feminine singular מֵרוּחַ סֹעָה Psalm 55:9 from rushing wind (and) from tempest (סָ֑עַר); Hup (not Now) Gr Dy סוּפָה or סְעָרָה.

סעף (√ of following; apparently = cleave, divide; compare perhaps Arabic , of hand, become cracked around nails etc., Lane¹³⁶⁴, palm-branches with leaves on them, Id¹³⁶⁵; Ba^{Es 56} GFM^{Judges 15:8} compare cleft, (forked) branch, compare Buhl^{Lex 13}).

storm

A primitive root; to rush -- storm.

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