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# sweep, swept #
## Facts: ##
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.
* 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.
* 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) **<EFBFBD>** [isaiah](../other/isaiah.md) **<EFBFBD>** [judah](../other/judah.md) **<EFBFBD>** [prophet](../kt/prophet.md))
## Bible References: ##
* [1 Kings 16:3-4](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ki/16/03)
* [Daniel 11:40-41](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/dan/11/40)
* [Genesis 18:24-26](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/18/24)
* [Proverbs 21:7-8](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/pro/21/07)
* [Psalms 090:5-6](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/psa/090/005)