زحف
z-ḥ-f
Lexical Summary
Definitions (1)
Meanings associated with the root زحف across classical and Qur'anic Arabic.
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The root زحف (zHf) primarily describes slow, gradual movement, like a child crawling or an army advancing cautiously.Lane's Lexicon
Pronunciation
Transliteration:
z-ḥ-f
Listen:
زَحْفًا
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Root letters:
ز — ح — ف
Word Family Tree (1 forms)
All word forms derived from the root زحف as they appear in the Qur'an, grouped by part of speech. Circle size reflects frequency.
Noun 1×
Concordance — 1 Occurrences
Every place in the Qur'an where the root زحف appears, grouped by grammatical role.
Noun (1)
Noun (1 verses — showing first 5)
یَـٰۤأَیُّهَا ٱلَّذِینَ ءَامَنُوۤا۟ إِذَا لَقِیتُمُ ٱلَّذِینَ كَفَرُوا۟ زَحۡفࣰا فَلَا تُوَلُّوهُمُ ٱلۡأَدۡبَارَ ١٥
Umm Muhammad (Sahih International):
O you who have believed, when you meet those who disbelieve advancing [for battle], do not turn to them your backs [in flight]
Derived Forms (1)
Unique word forms derived from this root as they appear across the Qur'an.
| Arabic | Transliteration | POS | Meaning | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| زَحْفًا | zaḥfanā | Noun | 1× |