סַֽעַר
𐤎𐤏𐤓
saar
storm
or (feminine) סְעָרָה; from סָעַר; a hurricane; storm(-y), tempest, whirlwind.
Jonah 1:4 · Word #8
Lexicon H5591
| Lemma | סַעַר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤎𐤏𐤓 |
| Transliteration | çaʻar |
| Strong's | H5591 |
| In-context | storm |
Morphology HNcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
SIBI-P1 H5591-09
raging storm
| Root | סער (s-ʿ-r) |
| Core Meanings | storming, raging, tempests, violent upheaval, turbulent motion |
| Semantic Range | storm, tempest, whirlwind, violent windstorm; metaphorically, turmoil, upheaval, or divine judgment manifested in nature |
| Conceptual Significance | Often associated with manifestations of YHWH’s power in theophany and judgment, the "raging storm" symbolizes divine sovereignty, overwhelming force, and cosmic upheaval in response to human events. |
| Morphological Notes | Hebrew noun, common masculine singular (absolute and construct forms attested). Derived from the verbal root סער; feminine counterpart appears as סְעָרָה. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun סַעַר is a masculine singular form derived from the root סער, "to storm" or "to rage." Rendering it as "raging storm" preserves the verbal intensity inherent in the root while accurately reflecting the masculine singular noun indicated by the morphology. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root סער (storming, raging, tempests, violent upheaval, turbulent motion)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H5591-01 |
basearah | in the storm-wind |
H5591-02 |
besaar | in a storm-tempest |
H5591-03 |
besaarekha | in your storm-tempest |
Word Usage (26 occurrences of H5591)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Kings 2:1 | בַּֽ/סְעָרָ֖ה | basearah | in a whirlwind |
| 2 Kings 2:11 | בַּֽ/סְעָרָ֖ה | basearah | in a whirlwind |
| Isaiah 29:6 | וּ/סְעָרָ֔ה | usearah | and tempest |