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.
Nehemiah 2:3 · Word #18
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 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
| Phrase | by fire |
SIBI-P1 Translation H784-16
fire
| Morphological Notes | Common noun, singular, absolute state; may appear with prefixed conjunction or preposition in surface forms but lexeme remains singular absolute. |
| Rendering Rationale | אֵשׁ 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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