What does « Ṣwgh » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Ṣwgh (صوغ) in the Quran, with 1 verse in which it appears, and a detailed explanation from Al-Raghib al-Asfahani's Mufradat fi gharib al-Qur'an.

Definition of Ṣwgh

It was recited: saw' al-malik, meaning it was made of gold.

The Almighty says: 'the king's cup' (Yusuf 72).

As-siyagha: the shaping of gold and precious metals.

Joseph's cup was a crafted object.

Ṣwgh in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Yusuf : 72 Meccan

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﴿قَالُوا۟ نَفْقِدُ صُوَاعَ ٱلْمَلِكِ وَلِمَن جَآءَ بِهِۦ حِمْلُ بَعِيرٍۢ وَأَنَا۠ بِهِۦ زَعِيمٌۭ﴾

They said, "We are missing the measure of the king. And for he who produces it is [the reward of] a camel's load, and I am responsible for it."

Words from the same root as Ṣwgh

صبغ

Ṣbgh

صغا

Ṣghā

صغر

Ṣghr

غص

Ghṣ

غوص

Ghwṣ

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