# 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](../other/assyria.md), [Isaiah](../other/isaiah.md), [Judah](../other/judah.md), [prophet](../kt/prophet.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Kings 16:3-4](rc://en/tn/help/1ki/16/03)
* [Daniel 11:40-41](rc://en/tn/help/dan/11/40)
* [Genesis 18:24-26](rc://en/tn/help/gen/18/24)
* [Proverbs 21:7-8](rc://en/tn/help/pro/21/07)
* [Psalms 090:5-6](rc://en/tn/help/psa/090/005)

## Word Data:##

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