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sweep, swept

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)

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