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sweep, sweeps, swept, sweeping

Facts:

To "sweep" usually means to remove dirt by making broad, quick movements with a broom or brush. "Swept" is the past tense of "sweep." These words are also used figuratively.

• The term "sweep" is used figuratively to describe how an army attacks with swift, decisive, wide-reaching movements.
• For example, Isaiah prophesied that the Assyrians would "sweep through" the Kingdom of Judah. This means they would destroy Judah and capture its people.
• The term "sweep" can also be used to describe the manner in which rapidly flowing water pushes things and forces them away.
• When overwhelming, difficult things are happening to a person, it can be said that they are "sweeping over" him.

(See also: Assyria, Isaiah, Judah, prophet)

Bible References:

• 1 Kings 16:3-4
• Daniel 11:40-41
• Genesis 18:24-26
• Proverbs 21:7-8
• Psalms 090:5-6

Word Data:

• Strong's: H622, H857, H1640, H2498, H2894, H3261, H5500, H5502, H5595, H7857, H8804, G4216, G4563, G4951