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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 1–20 of 42

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    Behold, thy Lord said to the angels: "I will create A vicegerent on earth." They said: "Wilt Thou place therein one who will make Mischief therein and shed blood?— Whilst we do celebrate Thy praises And glorify Thy holy (name)?" He said: "I know what ye know not."

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:30
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    He said: "O my Lord! Give me a Sign!" "Thy Sign, "was the answer, "Shall be that thou Shalt speak to no man For three days But with signals. Then celebrate The praises of thy Lord Again and again, And glorify Him In the evening And in the morning."

    Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:41
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    Those who are near To thy Lord, disdain not To do Him worship: They celebrate His praises, And bow down before Him.

    Surah Al-A'raf, verse 7:206
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    Nay, thunder repeateth His praises, And so do the angels, with awe: He flingeth the loud-voiced Thunder-bolts, and therewith He striketh whomsoever He will… Yet these (are the men) Who (dare to) dispute About God, with the strength Of His power (supreme)!

    Surah Ar-Ra'd, verse 13:13
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    But celebrate the praises Of thy Lord, and be of those Who prostrate themselves In adoration.

    Surah Al-Hijr, verse 15:98
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    The seven heavens and the earth, And all beings therein, Declare His glory: There is not a thing But celebrates His praise; And yet ye understand not How they declare His glory! Verily He is Oft-Forbearing, Most Forgiving!

    Surah Al-Isra, verse 17:44
  7. Each word opens its meaning.

    So Zakarīya came out To his people From his chamber: He told them by signs To celebrate God's praises In the morning And in the evening.

    Surah Maryam, verse 19:11
  8. Each word opens its meaning.

    "That we may celebrate Thy praise without stint,

    Surah Taha, verse 20:33
  9. Each word opens its meaning.

    Therefore be patient with what They say, and celebrate (constantly) The praises of thy Lord, Before the rising of the sun, And before its setting; Yea, celebrate them For part of the hours Of the night, and at the sides Of the day: that thou Mayest have (spiritual) joy.

    Surah Taha, verse 20:130
  10. Each word opens its meaning.

    They celebrate His praises Night and day, nor do they Ever flag or intermit.

    Surah Al-Anbya, verse 21:20
  11. Each word opens its meaning.

    To Solomon We inspired The (right) understanding Of the matter: to each (Of them) We gave Judgment And Knowledge; it was Our power that made The hills and the birds Celebrate Our praises, With David: it was We Who did (all these things).

    Surah Al-Anbya, verse 21:79
  12. Each word opens its meaning.

    (Lit is such a Light) In houses, which God Hath permitted to be raised To honour; for the celebration, In them, of His name: In them is He glorified In the mornings and In the evenings, (again and again),

    Surah An-Nur, verse 24:36
  13. Each word opens its meaning.

    Seest thou not that it is God Whose praises all beings In the heavens and on earth Do celebrate, and the birds (Of the air) with wings Outspread? Each one knows Its own (mode of) prayer And praise. And God Knows well all that they do.

    Surah An-Nur, verse 24:41
  14. Each word opens its meaning.

    And put thy trust In Him Who lives And dies not; and celebrate His praise; and enough is He To be acquainted with The faults of His servants;—

    Surah Al-Furqan, verse 25:58
  15. Each word opens its meaning.

    Only those believe In Our Signs, who, when They are recited to them, Fall down in adoration, And celebrate the praises Of their Lord, nor are they (Ever) puffed up with pride.

    Surah As-Sajdah, verse 32:15
  16. Each word opens its meaning.

    And glorify Him Morning and evening.

    Surah Al-Ahzab, verse 33:42
  17. Each word opens its meaning.

    It was We that made The hills declare, In unison with him, Our Praises, at eventide And at break of day,

    Surah Sad, verse 38:18
  18. Each word opens its meaning.

    And thou wilt see The angels surrounding The Throne (Divine) On all sides, singing Glory And Praise to their Lord. The Decision between them (At Judgment) will be In (perfect) justice, And the cry (on all sides) Will be, "Praise be to God, The Lord of the Worlds!"

    Surah Az-Zumar, verse 39:75
  19. Each word opens its meaning.

    Those who sustain The Throne (of God) And those around it Sing Glory and Praise To their Lord; believe In Him; and implore Forgiveness For those who believe: "Our Lord! Thy Reach Is over all things, In Mercy and Knowledge. Forgive, then, those who Turn in Repentance, and follow Thy Path; and preserve them From the Penalty Of the Blazing Fire!

    Surah Ghafir, verse 40:7
  20. Each word opens its meaning.

    Patiently, then, persevere: For the Promise of God Is true: and ask forgiveness For thy fault, and celebrate The Praises of thy Lord In the evening And in the morning.

    Surah Ghafir, verse 40:55