Job 18:5 — Word Study
WLCגַּ֤ם א֣וֹר רְשָׁעִ֣ים יִדְעָ֑ךְ וְלֹֽא־ יִ֝גַּ֗הּ שְׁבִ֣יב אִשּֽׁוֹ׃
BSAIndeedgam the lampʼôwr [light] of the wickedrâshâʻ [morally wrong, guilty of sin] is extinguisheddâʻak▸ [put out, quenched] the flameshâbîyb△ [spark, fiery tongue] of his fireʼêsh [divine judgment, refining presence] does notlôʼ glownâgahh▸ [shine, radiate light]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| גַּ֤ם | also | Adverb |
| א֣וֹר | [the] light of | Noun common, feminine singular construct |
| רְשָׁעִ֣ים | wicked [people] | Noun common, masculine plural absolute |
| יִדְעָ֑ךְ | it is extinguished | Verb, Qal, imperfect third person masculine singular |
| וְלֹֽא־ | and not | Conjunction, particle |
| יִ֝גַּ֗הּ | it shines | Verb, Qal, imperfect third person masculine singular |
| שְׁבִ֣יב | [the] flame of | Noun common, masculine singular construct |
| אִשּֽׁוֹ׃ | fire his | Noun common both singular construct, suffix |
Every word in the verse. Click a row to open it in the panel on the left.
| BSB | Indeed, the lamp of the wicked is extinguished; the flame of his fire does not glow. |
| KJV | Yea, the light of the wicked shall be put out, and the spark of his fire shall not shine. |
| ASV | Yea, the light of the wicked shall be put out, And the spark of his fire shall not shine. |
| YLT | Also, the light of the wicked is extinguished. And there doth not shine a spark of his fire. |
| WEB | “Yes, the light of the wicked will be put out. The spark of his fire won’t shine. |
| BBE | For the light of the sinner is put out, and the flame of his fire is not shining. |
The translations agree on the rendering of the key terms in this verse.
The main clause presents the fate of the wicked, with two subordinate clauses providing further details about their extinguished light.
8 commentators on this verse
Gill, Jamieson, Poole, Trapp & more — read them ›
clause
verbדָּעַךְ
The sentence as the grammar sees it Open the tree ›
1 of 8 occurs nowhere else in the Old Testament — a word chosen on purpose.
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Deep Study — Job 18:5
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Context — The Fate of the Wickedgenerated
Job 18:5 addresses the fate of the wicked, illustrating that their light is extinguished and their fire does not shine. This verse is part of a larger discourse on the consequences of living a wicked life, contrasting the fate of the wicked with the righteous. The surrounding verses emphasize the darkness that envelops the wicked, reinforcing the theme of divine judgment and justice.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Job 20:5 | the triumph of the wicked has been brief and the joy of the godless momentary? |
| 2 | Proverbs 4:19 | But the way of the wicked is like the darkest gloom; they do not know what makes them stumble. |
| 3 | Proverbs 13:9 | The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is extinguished. |
| 4 | Proverbs 20:20 | Whoever curses his father or mother, his lamp will be extinguished in deepest darkness. |
| 5 | Proverbs 24:20 | For the evil man has no future; the lamp of the wicked will be extinguished. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 6 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — רְשָׁעִ֣ים, re.sha.'Imgenerated
The term רָשָׁע (rasha`) refers to individuals who are morally wrong or guilty of sin, emphasizing their opposition to God's ways. It is a common noun in the masculine plural form, indicating a group of wicked people. This word captures the essence of moral failure and wrongdoing, often associated with divine judgment.
In this verse, it highlights the ultimate fate of the wicked, suggesting that their actions lead to their own destruction. The use of the plural form indicates that this applies not just to one individual but to all who engage in wickedness.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
In this study, we reference the Berean Standard Bible, which uses wicked for רְשָׁעִ֣ים.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verb יִדְעָ֑ךְ (it is extinguished) governs the main clause, which describes the state of the wicked's lamp. The structure indicates that the action of extinguishing is central to the meaning of the verse.
The sentence is built around this verb, with the subject being the lamp of the wicked and the predicate detailing the consequences of their wickedness. The use of conjunctions and negations creates a clear contrast between the wicked and the absence of light.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, the Hebrew word רְשָׁעִ֣ים is rendered as ἀσεβῶν (asebōn), which emphasizes the ungodliness of the wicked. This choice reflects a broader understanding of moral failure, aligning with the concept of divine judgment.
The Greek word σβεσθήσεται is used for יִדְעָ֑ךְ, indicating a strong emphasis on the action of extinguishing, consistent with the Hebrew meaning.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Job 18:5 states that the lamp of the wicked is extinguished and their fire does not shine. This verse highlights the consequences of wickedness, indicating that those who live in sin will ultimately face darkness and judgment.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
It signifies that the life and prosperity of the wicked will come to an end, leaving them in darkness.
It illustrates that God will bring an end to the lives of the wicked, emphasizing the consequences of their actions.
It indicates that there is no hope or light left for the wicked, symbolizing their ultimate fate.
It serves as a warning about the fate of the wicked, contrasting with the eventual outcome of the righteous.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways have I seen the consequences of wickedness in my own life or in the world around me?
- How can I ensure that my actions align with righteousness rather than wickedness?
- What does it mean for me to live in the light, as opposed to the darkness described in this verse?
- How can I encourage others to seek the light of righteousness instead of walking in wickedness?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
The early Church Fathers commented on the implications of this verse regarding the fate of the wicked, as seen in the writings of Gregory the Dialogist.
Shall not the light of the wicked be put out, and the flame of his fire cease to shine? If he says this in describing the present life, he is mistaken;Early Church Fathers on Job 18 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Job 18:5 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleYea, the light of the wicked shall be put out,.... Or "nevertheless" (m); notwithstanding all this disregard and inattention to us, and contempt of us, and all the rage, and wrath, and pride, and
Read John Gill on Job 18 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryYea, the light of the wicked shall be put out, and the spark of his fire shall not shine. That (Job 18:4) cannot be. Yea - however much the wicked kick against it.
Read Robert Jamieson on Job 18 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleYea; the thing is true and certain, notwithstanding thy dissatisfaction and opposition against it. The light of the wicked shall be put out; all their glory and felicity shall perish. The spark of his fire, i.e. their highest and brightest glory, which he calleth the spark, &c., because, like a spark, it shines briskly for a moment, but is quickly extinct.
Read Matthew Poole on Job 18 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsJob 18:5 Yea, the light of the wicked shall be put out, and the spark of his fire shall not shine.Ver. 5. Yea, the light of the wicked shall be put out] The ensuing description of a wicked man’ s unhappiness in like, at death, and after death, is very true, and daintily set forth, but falsely and wrongfully wrested against Job. Yea, or of a surety, the light of the wicked shall be put out, though thou wilt not hear of it; but the truth shall be spoken, however it be taken, and thou shalt hereby see thyself to be a wicked man, because thy light is extinct, that is, thy outward prosperity, fitly compared to light, because, 1. It cheereth our minds; 2. Directeth our hands to every business; 3.…
Read John Trapp on Job 18 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 5. The light of the wicked shall be put out] Some think it would be better to translate the original, "Let the light of the wicked be extinguished!" Thou art a bad man, and thou hast perverted the understanding which God hath given thee. Let that understanding, that abused gift, be taken away. From this verse to the end of the chapter is a continual invective against Job.
Read AdamClarke on Job 18 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges5–21. The disastrous end of the wicked, in the moral order of the world, is certain The last verse naturally led over to this idea, which is the theme of the speech. The idea is set out in a great variety of graphic figures, and the speech is studded with sententious and proverbial sayings in the manner of the speaker’s first discourse (ch. 8). The history of the wicked man’s downfall is followed through all its stages:— Job 18:5-7. The principle—the sinner’s light goes out. Job 18:8-11. The progress of his downfall. Job 18:12-14. The final scenes. Job 18:15-17. The extinction of his race and name. Job 18:18-21. Men’s horror of his fate and memory. –7. The principle—the sinner’s light goes…
Read Cambridge on Job 18 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleYea - Truly; or, behold. Bildad here commences his remarks on the certain destiny of the wicked, and strings together a number of apparently proverbial sayings, showing that calamity in various forms
Read Albert Barnes on Job 18 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the BibleTHE DIVINE ORDER OF THE WORLD IS IN THE OF SINNERS. Job 18:5-21.Hengstenberg divides the section into a Heptade, Job 18:5-11; and a Decade, Job 18:12-21.All things — nets, pitfalls, gins, nooses,
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Job 18 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
Indeed, the lamp of the wicked is extinguished; the flame of his fire does not glow.
“Yes, the light of the wicked will be put out. The spark of his fire won’t shine.
Indeed, the lamp of the wicked is extinguished; the flame of his fire does not glow.
“Yes, the lamp of the wicked is extinguished; his flame of fire does not shine.
Tyndale line
Yea, the light of the wicked shall be put out, and the spark of his fire shall not shine.
Yea, the light of the wicked shall be put out, And the spark of his fire shall not shine.
Yea, the light of the wicked shall be put out, and the spark of his fire shall not shine.
Yes, the light of the wicked shall be put out, and the spark of his fire shall not shine.
Yea, the light of the wicked shalbe quenched, and the sparke of his fire shall not shine.
Strictly literal
Yea, the light of the wicked shall be put out, and the flame of his fire shall not shine.
Also, the light of the wicked is extinguished. And there doth not shine a spark of his fire.
Also, the light of the wicked is extinguished. And there does not shine a spark of his fire.
Ah, truly the light of the wicked will be quenched, and the spark of his fire shall not give light.
Indeed, the light of the wicked person will be put out; the spark of his fire will not shine.
From the Latin
Shall not the light of the wicked be extinguished, and the flame of his fire not shine?
Simplified
It's certain that the life of the wicked will end like a lamp that is snuffed out—their flame will shine no more.
For the light of the sinner is put out, and the flame of his fire is not shining.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text states, "Indeed, the lamp of the wicked is extinguished; the flame of his fire does not glow." The Septuagint agrees with the Masoretic Text, matching all eight words in a word-by-word correspondence, though the order and articles may differ due to the nature of translation. There are no significant variations in the core meaning between these two witnesses for this verse.
גַּ֤ם א֣וֹר רְשָׁעִ֣ים יִדְעָ֑ךְ וְלֹֽא־ יִ֝גַּ֗הּ שְׁבִ֣יב אִשּֽׁוֹ׃
8 of the 8 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Job 18:5
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
גַּם (gam) is an adverb meaning 'also' or 'moreover,' indicating addition or emphasis. It can express various nuances, such as 'even,' 'indeed,' or 'but.' The term is often used in a correlational manner, as in 'both...and.' It appears in contexts that require clarification or reinforcement of a statement.
גַּם 768 adv. denoting addition, also, moreover, yea
base
H1571 גַּם denoting addition, also, moreover, yea
1571 gam gam
by contraction from an unused root meaning to gather;
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea,
though; often repeated as correl. both...and:--again, alike,
also, (so much) as (soon), both (so)...and , but, either...or,
even, for all, (in) likewise (manner), moreover,
nay...neither, one, then(-refore), though, what, with, yea.
גַּם (gam) — also.
1) also, even, indeed, moreover, yea
1a) also, moreover (giving emphasis)
1b) neither, neither...nor (with negative)
1c) even (for stress)
1d) indeed, yea (introducing climax)
1e) also (of correspondence or retribution)
1f) but, yet, though (adversative)
1g) even, yea, yea though (with 'when' in hypothetical case)
2) (TWOT) again, alike
DirObjM — AdverbHD
ol'-so: In the Greek kai, when it is equivalent to "also" or "even," is always placed before the word or phrase which it is intended to emphasize (e.g. Ac 12:3; 1 Joh 4:21). Mt 6:14 should therefore read, "Your heavenly Father will forgive you also"; Lu 6:13, "Whom also he named apostles"; Heb 8:6, "The mediator of a better covenant also"; and 1Th 4:14, `If we believe that Jesus died and rose again, so also (we believe that) those who are fallen asleep in Jesus, God will bring with Him.'
אוֹר (or) means 'light' and encompasses various forms of illumination, including daylight, dawn, and the light of heavenly bodies like the sun and stars. It can also refer to metaphorical concepts such as the light of life, prosperity, and instruction, as well as Yahweh as a source of light.
אוֹר 121 n.m. light
light as diffused in nature, light of day
morning light, dawn
light of the heavenly luminaries
daylight
lightning
light of lamp
light of life
light of prosperity
light of instruction
light of face
Yahweh
base
H216 אוֹר light . light as diffused in nature, light of day
. morning light, dawn
. light of the heavenly luminaries
. daylight
. lightning
. light of lamp
. light of life
. light of prosperity
. light of instruction
. light of face
. Yahweh
216 'owr ore
from 215; illumination or (concrete) luminary (in every
sense, including lightning, happiness, etc.):--bright, clear,
+ day, light (-ning), morning, sun.
see HEBREW for 0215
אוֹר (or) — light.
1) light
1a) light of day
1b) light of heavenly luminaries (moon, sun, stars)
1c) day-break, dawn, morning light
1d) daylight
1e) lightning
1f) light of lamp
1g) light of life
1h) light of prosperity
1i) light of instruction
1j) light of face (fig.)
1k) Jehovah as Israel's light
N-cs — Noun common · feminine singular constructHNcfsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
רָשָׁע (rasha`) refers to someone who is wicked or criminal, encompassing meanings such as guilty and ungodly. It is derived from a root that implies moral wrongdoing. The term is used to describe individuals who are hostile to God or guilty of sin against others.
רָשָׁע 263 adj. wicked, criminal
base
H7563 רָשָׁע wicked, criminal
7563 rasha` raw-shaw'
from 7561; morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad
person:--+ condemned, guilty, ungodly, wicked (man), that did
wrong.
see HEBREW for 07561
רָשָׁע (ra.sah) — wicked.
1) wicked, criminal
1a) guilty one, one guilty of crime (subst)
1b) wicked (hostile to God)
1c) wicked, guilty of sin (against God or man)
Adj — Noun common · masculine plural absoluteHNcmpa
The Hebrew word דָּעַךְ (*da'akh*) is a primitive root meaning to go out or be extinguished. It covers a range of meanings including to dry up, be made extinct, or be quenched. The entries describe its use in different stems, such as Qal and Niph, indicating various nuances of extinguishing or drying.
[דָּעַךְ] vb. go out, be extinguished
Qal go out, be extinguished
Niph. be made extinct, dried up
Pu. of assailants, be extinguished, quenched
base
H1846 [דָּעַךְ] go out, be extinguished .go out, be extinguished
. be made extinct, dried up
. of assailants, be extinguished, quenched
1846 da`ak daw-ak'
a primitive root; to be extinguished; figuratively, to expire
or be dried up:--be extinct, consumed, put out, quenched.
דָּעַךְ (da.akh) — to put out.
1) to go out, be extinguished, dry up
1a) (Qal) to go out, be extinguished
1b) (Niphal) to be made extinct, be dried up
1c) (Pual) to be extinguished, be quenched
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person masculine singularHVqi3ms
לֹא (lo') is a Hebrew word meaning 'not' or 'no.' It serves as a simple negation and can imply absence or prohibition. The word can also be used in various contexts, often combined with other particles for emphasis or clarification. Its Aramaic equivalent is לָא (la), which also means 'not.'
לֹא or לוֹא adv. not
base
H3808 לֹא or לוֹא not
3808 lo' lo
or lowi {lo}; or loh (Deut. 3:11) {lo}; a primitive particle;
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often
used with other particles (as follows):--X before, + or else,
ere, + except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never,
no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), (X as though...,(can-), for) not (out
of), of nought, otherwise, out of, + surely, + as truly as, +
of a truth, + verily, for want, + whether, without.
לֹא (lo) — not.
1) not, no
1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition)
1b) not (with modifier-negation)
1c) nothing (subst)
1d) without (with particle)
1e) before (of time)
Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Conj | Part — Conjunction · particleHC/Tn
נָגַהּ (nagah) means to shine or glitter, with a focus on illuminating or causing to shine. It has a basic form (Qal) and a causative form (Hiphil), which includes meanings like enlightening or causing something to shine, such as the moon. The entries collectively emphasize the concept of light and brightness.
נָגַהּ vb. shine
Qal
Hiph.
enlighten
cause to shine (of moon)
base
H5050 נָגַהּ shine
5050 nagahh naw-gah'
a primitive root; to glitter; causatively, to
illuminate:--(en-)lighten, (cause to) shine.
נָגַהּ (na.gah) — to shine.
1) to shine
1a) (Qal) to shine
1b) (Hiphil)
1b1) to enlighten
1b2) to cause to shine
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person masculine singularHVqi3ms
שָׁבִיב (shabiyb) likely means 'flame' or 'spark,' derived from a related term. Its meaning is somewhat uncertain, with a connection noted to an Aramaic equivalent. The word appears in Job 18:5, where it is used in a context that suggests a fiery or illuminating quality.
[שָׁבִיב] n.m. probably flame;—cstr. Jb 18:5
ref
H7632 שָׁבִיב
7632 shabiyb shaw-beeb'
from the same as 7616; flame (as split into
tongues):--spark.
see HEBREW for 07616
שָׁבִיב (sha.viv) — flame.
1) flame
1a) meaning uncertain
Aramaic equivalent: se.viv (שְׂבִיב "flame" H7631)
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular constructHNcmsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
אֵשׁ (esh) means 'fire' and encompasses various types, including natural fire, supernatural fire associated with divine appearances, and fire used for cooking or on altars. It can also figuratively represent God's anger. The entries consistently highlight its literal and metaphorical uses, with no significant disagreement among lexicons.
אֵשׁ 377 n.f. fire
fire, of conflagration
of supernatural fire
fire for cooking, roasting, parching
esp. of altar fire
fig. of Yahweh's anger
in various combinations
base
H784 אֵשׁ fire . fire, of conflagration
. of supernatural fire
. fire for cooking, roasting, parching
. esp. of altar fire
. fig. of Yahweh's anger
. in various combinations
784 'esh aysh
a primitive word; fire (literally or figuratively):--
burning, fiery, fire, flaming, hot.
אֵשׁ (esh) — fire.
1) fire
1a) fire, flames
1b) supernatural fire (accompanying theophany)
1c) fire (for cooking, roasting, parching)
1d) altar-fire
1e) God's anger (fig.)
Aramaic equivalent: esh (אֶשָּׁא "fire" H0785)
N-cs | Suff — Noun common both singular construct · suffixHNcbsc/Sp3ms