סָחַב
sa.chav (H5498)
to drag
AI Word Study
The Hebrew word סָחַב (sa.chav) translates to "to drag". Based on its semantic domain of Physical Action, it likely refers to the act of pulling or moving something or someone with force. The five occurrences of this word in the Bible indicate that its usage is relatively limited, suggesting its specific meaning may be tied to a particular context or situation. Given its definition, it's likely used in scenes involving physical conflict, moving objects, or pulling people. The significance of this word lies in its literal translation of dragging action, rather than any abstract or metaphorical meaning. Its directness and specificity provide insight into the violent or forceful nature of events described in the Bible. When analyzing scenes that involve the use of this word, it may indicate a high level of physical confrontation or resistance, and readers should consider the physical impact or consequences that result.
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Moreover, if he has gone into a city, then all Israel will bring ropes to that city, and we will draw it into the river, until there isn’t one small stone found there.”
“I will appoint over them four kinds,” says Yahweh: “the sword to kill, the dogs to tear, the birds of the sky, and the animals of the earth, to devour and to destroy.
He will be buried with the burial of a donkey, drawn and cast out beyond the gates of Jerusalem.”
Therefore hear the counsel of Yahweh, that he has taken against Edom; and his purposes, that he has purposed against the inhabitants of Teman: Surely they will drag them away, the little ones of the flock. Surely he will make their habitation desolate over them.
Therefore hear the counsel of Yahweh, that he has taken against Babylon; and his purposes, that he has purposed against the land of the Chaldeans: Surely they will drag them away, even the little ones of the flock. Surely he will make their habitation desolate over them.