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# sweep, swept #
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## Facts: ##
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The terms "sweep" and "swept" usually refer to a broad, quick movement to remove dirt using a broom or brush. These words are also used figuratively.
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* The term "sweep" is used figuratively to describe how an army attacks with swift, decisive, wide-reaching movements.
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* For example, Isaiah prophesied that the Assyrians would "sweep through" the Kingdom of Judah. This means they would destroy Judah and capture its people.
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* The term "sweep" can also be used to describe the manner in which rapidly flowing water pushes things and forces them away.
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* To have something "sweep over" a person means that overwhelming, difficult things are happening to him.
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(See also: [Assyria](../other/assyria.md), [Isaiah](../other/isaiah.md), [Judah](../other/judah.md), [prophet](../kt/prophet.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [1 Kings 16:3-4](en/tn/1ki/help/16/03)
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* [Daniel 11:40-41](en/tn/dan/help/11/40)
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* [Genesis 18:24-26](en/tn/gen/help/18/24)
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* [Proverbs 21:7-8](en/tn/pro/help/21/07)
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* [Psalms 090:5-6](en/tn/psa/help/90/05) |