صوع
ṣ-w-ʿ
Lexical Summary
Definitions (1)
Meanings associated with the root صوع across classical and Qur'anic Arabic.
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The root صوع (SwE) primarily refers to a specific dry measure, the *ṣāʿ*, equal to four *amdad*. It can also denote a drinking vessel, especially the king's cup mentioned in the Quran (12:72).Lane's Lexicon
Pronunciation
Transliteration:
ṣ-w-ʿ
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صُوَاعَ
12:72
Root letters:
ص — و — ع
Word Family Tree (1 forms)
All word forms derived from the root صوع 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 صوع appears, grouped by grammatical role.
Noun (1)
Noun (1 verses — showing first 5)
Joseph 12:72
Noun
قَالُوا۟ نَفۡقِدُ صُوَاعَ ٱلۡمَلِكِ وَلِمَن جَاۤءَ بِهِۦ حِمۡلُ بَعِیرࣲ وَأَنَا۠ بِهِۦ زَعِیمࣱ ٧٢
Umm Muhammad (Sahih International):
They said, "We are missing the measure of the king. And for he who produces it is [the reward of] a camel's load, and I am responsible for it."
Derived Forms (1)
Unique word forms derived from this root as they appear across the Qur'an.
| Arabic | Transliteration | POS | Meaning | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| صُوَاعَ | ṣuwaāʿa | Noun | 1× |