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سَبَّحَ

سبح in the Quran

Meaning: and glorify

سبح occurs 44 times in 42 verses across 34 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
44
Verses
42
Surahs
34

سَبَّحَ

Verb · 42 times

Meaning: and glorify · Also translated as: Glorify, glorifying, [we] glorify, And they glorify Him

Forms in the Quran

  • وَسَبِّحْ ×6
  • فَسَبِّحْ ×6
  • يُسَبِّحُ ×6
  • يُسَبِّحُونَ ×5
  • سَبَّحَ ×4
  • يُسَبِّحْنَ ×2
  • فَسَبِّحْهُ ×2
  • نُسَبِّحُ ×1

سَبْح

Noun · 2 times

Meaning: occupation · Also translated as: swimming

Forms in the Quran

  • سَبْحًا ×2

Its root in the classical dictionaries

السبح: المر السريع في الماء، وفي الهواء، يقال: سبح سبحا وسباحة، واستعير لمر النجوم في الفلك نحو: وكل في فلك يسبحون

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

قوله تعالى: ﴿فسبحان الله﴾ [الأنبياء: 22]. سبحان: علم للتسبيح، ولذلك منع صرفه للعلمية وزيادة الألف والنون؛ فهو المعاني كعثمان في الأعيان، وعليه قوله: [من السريع]

عمدة الحفاظ في تفسير أشرف الألفاظ — السمين الحلبي
The full entries on the root س ب ح

Verses with سبح

Verses 21–40 of 42

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    But if the (Unbelievers) Are arrogant, (no matter): For in the presence Of thy Lord are those Who celebrate His praises By night and by day. And they never flag (Nor feel themselves Above it).

    Surah Fussilat, verse 41:38
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    The heavens are almost Rent asunder from above them (By His Glory): And the angels celebrate The Praises of their Lord, And pray for forgiveness For (all) beings on earth: Behold! Verily God is He, The Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

    Surah Ash-Shuraa, verse 42:5
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    In order that ye (O men) may believe In God and His Apostle, That ye may assist And honour Him, And celebrate His praises Morning and evening.

    Surah Al-Fath, verse 48:9
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    Bear, then, with patience, All that they say, And celebrate the praises Of thy Lord, before The rising of the sun And before (its) setting,

    Surah Qaf, verse 50:39
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    And during part Of the night, (also,) Celebrate His praises, And (so likewise) After the postures Of adoration.

    Surah Qaf, verse 50:40
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    Now await in patience The command of thy Lord: For verily thou art In Our eyes: And celebrate the praises Of thy Lord the while Thou standest forth,

    Surah At-Tur, verse 52:48
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    And for part of the night Also praise thou Him,— And at the retreat Of the stars!

    Surah At-Tur, verse 52:49
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    Then celebrate with praises, The name of thy Lord, The Supreme!

    Surah Al-Waqi'ah, verse 56:74
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    So celebrate with praises The name of thy Lord, The Supreme.

    Surah Al-Waqi'ah, verse 56:96
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    Whatever is in The heavens and on earth,— Let it declare The Praises and Glory of God: For He is the Exalted In Might, the Wise.

    Surah Al-Hadid, verse 57:1
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    Whatever is In the heavens and On earth, let it declare The Praises and Glory Of God: for He is The Exalted in Might, The Wise.

    Surah Al-Hashr, verse 59:1
  12. Each word opens its meaning.

    He is God, the Creator, The Evolver, The Bestower of Forms (Or Colours). To Him belongs The Most Beautiful Names: Whatever is in The heavens and on earth, Doth declare His Praises and Glory: And He is the Exalted In Might, the Wise.

    Surah Al-Hashr, verse 59:24
  13. Each word opens its meaning.

    Whatever is In the heavens and On earth, let it declare The Praises and Glory Of God: for He is The Exalted in Might, The Wise.

    Surah As-Saf, verse 61:1
  14. Each word opens its meaning.

    Whatever is In the heavens and On earth, doth declare The Praises and Glory Of God,—the Sovereign, The Holy One, the Exalted In Might, the Wise.

    Surah Al-Jumu'ah, verse 62:1
  15. Each word opens its meaning.

    Whatever is In the heavens and On earth, doth declare The Praises and Glory Of God: to Him belongs Dominion, and to Him belongs Praise: and He has power Over all things.

    Surah At-Taghabun, verse 64:1
  16. Each word opens its meaning.

    Said one of them, More just (than the rest): "Did I not say to you, "Why not glorify (God)?"

    Surah Al-Qalam, verse 68:28
  17. Each word opens its meaning.

    So glorify the name Of thy Lord Most High.

    Surah Al-Haqqah, verse 69:52
  18. Each word opens its meaning.

    True, there is for thee By day prolonged occupation With ordinary duties:

    Surah Al-Muzzammil, verse 73:7
  19. Each word opens its meaning.

    And part of the night, Prostrate thyself to Him; And glorify Him A long night through.

    Surah Al-Insan, verse 76:26
  20. Each word opens its meaning.

    And by those who glide Along (on errands of mercy),

    Surah An-Nazi'at, verse 79:3