כְּ/אֵ֣שׁ
𐤊/𐤀𐤔
ʼêsh
like a 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.
Lamentations 2:3 · Word #14
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 | like a fire |
SIBI-P1 Translation H784-08
like fire
| Morphological Notes | Preposition כְּ ("like/as") prefixed to a common noun, singular absolute; gender common (treated as singular). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun אֵשׁ denotes fire as the burning phenomenon itself. The prefixed preposition כְּ adds comparison, yielding the straightforward sense "like fire," preserving both the elemental force and singular form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
like fire
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 straightforwardly and accurately follows the SILEX definition and simile structure; context correct. |