וְ/הָ/אֵ֗שׁ
𐤅/𐤄/𐤀𐤔
ʼêsh
and 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.
2 Chronicles 7:1 · Word #4
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 HC/Td/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 | and the fire |
SIBI-P1 Translation H784-18
and the fire
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction וְ + definite article הָ + common noun, singular absolute; gender treated as common (both). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun אֵשׁ directly denotes the elemental phenomenon of burning or fire from the root אשׁ. The prefixed conjunction וְ and definite article הָ are preserved in the rendering as "and the," maintaining its singular absolute form. |
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