The meaning of “אוּד”
Understanding ʼûwd reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(fire-) brand. - a poker (for turning or gathering embers) 1) brand, fire brand
אוּד
(fire-) brand. - a poker (for turning or gathering embers) 1) brand, fire brand
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 7:4 | “And say unto him, Take heed, and be quiet; fear not, neither be fainthearted for the two tails of these smoking firebrands, for the fierce anger of Rezin with Syria, and of the son of Remaliah.” Word: אוּד (ʼûwd) | |
| Amos 4:11 | “I have overthrown some of you, as God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah, and ye were as a firebrand plucked out of the burning: yet have ye not returned unto me, saith the Lord.” Word: אוּד (ʼûwd) | |
| Zechariah 3:2 | “And the Lord said unto Satan, The Lord rebuke thee, O Satan; even the Lord that hath chosen Jerusalem rebuke thee: is not this a brand plucked out of the fire?” Word: אוּד (ʼûwd) |