בָּ/אֵֽשׁ
𐤁/𐤀𐤔
ʼêsh
in the fire
A physical phenomenon characterized by visible flames, heat, and combustion; used literally to denote the element of fire as a natural force or as a substance. Also used metaphorically and symbolically to express concepts such as destruction, purification, divine presence, or intense emotion. In cultic and ritual contexts, denotes the fire of sacrifices and offerings, often signifying the acceptance or presence of a deity. Includes figurative uses relating to judgment, divine wrath, and intense experience.
1 Chronicles 14:12 · Word #8
Lexicon H784
| Lemma | אֵשׁ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤔 |
| Transliteration | ʼêsh |
| Strong's | H784 |
| Definition | A physical phenomenon characterized by visible flames, heat, and combustion; used literally to denote the element of fire as a natural force or as a substance. Also used metaphorically and symbolically to express concepts such as destruction, purification, divine presence, or intense emotion. In cultic and ritual contexts, denotes the fire of sacrifices and offerings, often signifying the acceptance or presence of a deity. Includes figurative uses relating to judgment, divine wrath, and intense experience. |
Morphology HRd/Ncbsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | b — Both — Both (masculine and feminine) |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | in the fire |
SIBI-P1 Translation H784-01
in the fire
| Morphological Notes | Preposition ב (in) + definite article (assimilated) + common noun, singular, absolute. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun אֵשׁ means "fire" from the root conveying burning and heat. The prefixed ב with the assimilated definite article yields "in the fire," preserving the singular noun and its definiteness. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
in the fire
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 matches the preposition and noun in context and aligns with the SILEX definition. |