The meaning of “יָצַת”
Understanding yâtsath reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
burn (up), be desolate, set (on) fire (fire), kindle. - to burn or set on fire - figuratively, to desolate 1) to kindle,...
יָצַת
burn (up), be desolate, set (on) fire (fire), kindle. - to burn or set on fire - figuratively, to desolate 1) to kindle, burn, set on fire 1a) (Qal) to kindle 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be kindled 1b2) to be left desolate 1c) (Hiphil) to set on fire, kindle
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua 8:19 | “And the ambush arose quickly out of their place, and they ran as soon as he had stretched out his hand: and they entered into the city, and took it, and hasted and set the city on fire.” Word: יָצַת (yâtsath) | |
| 2 Samuel 14:31 | “Then Joab arose, and came to Absalom unto his house, and said unto him, Wherefore have thy servants set my field on fire?” Word: יָצַת (yâtsath) | |
| Nehemiah 2:17 | “Then said I unto them, Ye see the distress that we are in, how Jerusalem lieth waste, and the gates thereof are burned with fire: come, and let us build up the wall of Jerusalem, that we be no more a reproach.” Word: יָצַת (yâtsath) | |
| Jeremiah 43:12 | “And I will kindle a fire in the houses of the gods of Egypt; and he shall burn them, and carry them away captives: and he shall array himself with the land of Egypt, as a shepherd putteth on his garment; and he shall go forth from thence in peace.” Word: יָצַת (yâtsath) | |
| Ezekiel 20:47 | “And say to the forest of the south, Hear the word of the Lord; Thus saith the Lord God; Behold, I will kindle a fire in thee, and it shall devour every green tree in thee, and every dry tree: the flaming flame shall not be quenched, and all faces from the south to the north shall be burned therein.” Word: יָצַת (yâtsath) |
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