What does זָעַף · παροξύνω mean in the Bible?
זָעַף · παροξύνω is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to rage, become angry".
Hebrew · H2196, G3947
יִזְעַף
Properly, to boil up , i.e. (figuratively) to be peevish or angry · to provoke
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זָעַףH2196properly, to boil up , i.e. (figuratively) to be peevish or angry
Pronunciationzāʿap
Anger that bubbles up internally; wrath arising from irritation or displeasure rather than righteous indignation
Open lexicon entry →παροξύνωG3947to provoke
Pronunciationparoxýnō
To provoke to anger by stirring up emotional response, often implying irritation or exasperation rather than calm reasoning.
Open lexicon entry →What does יִזְעַף (yizaf) mean in the Bible?
זָעַף · παροξύνω is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to rage, become angry".
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Questions this entry answers
How many biblical occurrences are listed for H2196, G3947?
H2196, G3947 is connected to 5 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. to rage, become angry
Source Gloss
to rage, become angry
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
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Form groups1Aligned forms3
Qalbasic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense3×
Participle activeDan 1:10 · Gen 40:62×
ImperfectProv 19:31×
Word Origins
יִזְעַף is a primitive root - no further derivation.