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סוּף

𐤎𐤅𐤐

çûwph

H5487 verb

SILEX Entry

Root סוף to end, to cease, to finish, to accomplish

Definition

To come to an end, to cease, to be finished; to bring to completion, to accomplish or fulfill. In some contexts, can indicate being consumed or passing away, but the central sense is completion, conclusion, or cessation.

Semantic Range

to come to an end, to cease, to finish, to fulfill, to be completed, to be consumed, to perish

Root / Etymology

Root: סוף. The verb is derived from the root סוף, which in Hebrew and Aramaic conveys the sense of ending, ceasing, or finishing. The core root meaning is 'to come to an end' or 'to cease.' The Aramaic usage parallels the Hebrew root but is distinguishable from the unrelated noun סוּף ('reed, rush') found in Hebrew.

Historical & Contextual Notes

This form סוּף as a verb appears specifically in the Aramaic portions of the Hebrew Bible, notably in Daniel and Ezra, and is not the same as the Hebrew noun סוּף ('reed, rush'). It is used in contexts indicating the ending or fulfillment of a matter, typically in narrative or administrative passages. In post-biblical Aramaic literature, it retains this meaning of 'to end' or 'to bring to completion.' English translations often render this as 'to finish,' 'to complete,' or 'to accomplish,' but the nuance may include cessation or even destruction depending on the verb form and context. The verb is not used in the Pentateuch or former prophets, but is attested in later biblical writings where Aramaic expressions become more frequent.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

(Aramaic) corresponding to סוּף; to come to an end; consume, fulfill.

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Root Family

סוף (s-w-p̄) — to end, to cease, to finish, to accomplish

Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
H5486 סוּף I will bring to an end
H5488 סוּף in the reed
H5489 סוּף marsh-reed
H5490 סוֹף in the end of
H5491 סוֹף to end of

Word Forms

2 distinct forms

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
H5487-01 סָ֣פַת safat AVqp3fs fulfilled she came to an end 1
H5487-02 וְ/תָסֵיף֙ vetaseyf AC/Vhi3fs and consume and she will bring to completion 1

Occurrences in Scripture

2 total occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
H5487-02 Daniel 2:44 וְ/תָסֵיף֙ vetaseyf AC/Vhi3fs and consume and she will bring to completion
H5487-01 Daniel 4:30 סָ֣פַת safat AVqp3fs fulfilled she came to an end
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