בְּ/אֵ֣שׁ
𐤁/𐤀𐤔
ʼêsh
in 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.
Zephaniah 3:8 · Word #22
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 HR/Ncbsc
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | in fire |
SIBI-P1 Translation H784-02
in fire
| Morphological Notes | Preposition בְּ ("in") prefixed to common noun אֵשׁ; singular; treated as common gender; construct form with inseparable preposition. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun אֵשׁ denotes the elemental phenomenon of fire—burning, heat, and flame. The prefixed preposition בְּ marks location or instrument, yielding the sense "in fire," preserving both the root meaning and singular form. |
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