בָ/אֵֽשׁ

𐤁/𐤀𐤔

ʼêsh

by 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.

H784

Nehemiah 2:3 · Word #18

Lexicon H784

Lemmaאֵשׁ
Lemma (Paleo)𐤀𐤔
Transliterationʼêsh
Strong'sH784
DefinitionA 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

Phraseby fire

SIBI-P1 Translation H784-16

fire

Morphological NotesCommon noun, singular, absolute state; may appear with prefixed conjunction or preposition in surface forms but lexeme remains singular absolute.
Rendering Rationaleאֵשׁ is the primary singular noun derived from the root אשׁ, denoting the phenomenon of burning and flame. The rendering "fire" preserves the elemental, root-based sense without importing contextual nuance.

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