The meaning of “גֶּחֶל”
Understanding gechel reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or (feminine) גַּחֶלֶת gacheleth (gahkheh'-leth); from an unused root meaning to glow or kindle (burning) coal. - an emb...
גֶּחֶל
or (feminine) גַּחֶלֶת gacheleth (gahkheh'-leth); from an unused root meaning to glow or kindle (burning) coal. - an ember 1) coal, burning coal, coals of fire, hot coals
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 16:12 | “And he shall take a censer full of burning coals of fire from off the altar before the Lord, and his hands full of sweet incense beaten small, and bring it within the vail:” Word: גֶּחֶל (gechel) | |
| 2 Samuel 22:9 | “There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, and fire out of his mouth devoured: coals were kindled by it.” Word: גֶּחֶל (gechel) | |
| Job 41:21 | “His breath kindleth coals, and a flame goeth out of his mouth.” Word: גֶּחֶל (gechel) | |
| Psalms 18:13 | “The Lord also thundered in the heavens, and the Highest gave his voice; hail stones and coals of fire.” Word: גֶּחֶל (gechel) | |
| Proverbs 25:22 | “For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the Lord shall reward thee.” Word: גֶּחֶל (gechel) |