What does the word flood mean?

Weather of Arabia - The Almighty said: “So We sent upon them the flood and the locusts and the lice and the frogs and the blood as detailed signs, but they were arrogant and were a criminal people.” God Almighty has spoken the truth, so what does the word mean? The “flood” mentioned in this noble verse, and what does it refer to?

What does the word "flood" mean in the Arabic language?

The word “flood” comes from the word “taf,” and in geography, “flood” means a great flood, or a torrent, or overwhelming water that covers everything, or things or incidents that are so numerous or great that they overwhelm others.

The word flood has many other meanings, such as:

• A great, overwhelming torrent sweeping through everything
• Predominant rain
• The intensity of the darkness of the night
• A sweeping death
• Which was very great.

How many times is the word "flood" mentioned in the Holy Quran?

The word flood was mentioned twice in the Holy Qur’an.

• In Surat Al-Ankabut, verse 14, “And We sent Noah to his people, and he remained among them a thousand years minus fifty years. Then the flood took them away while they were wrongdoers.”
• In Surah Al-A'raf, verse 133, “So We sent upon them the flood and the locusts and the lice and the frogs and blood as detailed signs, but they were arrogant and were a criminal people.”