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The Hebrew Verb זָרַק – To Sprinkle, Scatter, or Throw
The verb זָרַק is a vivid and active root in Biblical Hebrew, typically meaning “to throw,” “to scatter,” or more precisely in ritual contexts, “to sprinkle” (especially with blood or water). It appears frequently in Levitical laws involving sacrifices, where the act of sprinkling blood is part of the priestly ritual to achieve atonement or sanctification.
This verb primarily appears in the Qal stem, though it can occur in others like Piel and Niphal. The imagery of throwing or scattering plays a role not only in sacrificial ceremonies but also metaphorically in prophetic passages, evoking ideas of judgment, purification, and separation.… Learn Hebrew
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