The meaning of “לָהַט”
Understanding lâhaṭ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
burn (up), set on fire, flaming, kindle. - properly, to lick, i.e. (by implication) to blaze 1) to burn, blaze, scorch, ...
לָהַט
burn (up), set on fire, flaming, kindle. - properly, to lick, i.e. (by implication) to blaze 1) to burn, blaze, scorch, kindle, blaze up, flame 1a) (Qal) blazing (participle) 1b)(Piel) to scorch, burn, blaze
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 32:22 | “For a fire is kindled in mine anger, and shall burn unto the lowest hell, and shall consume the earth with her increase, and set on fire the foundations of the mountains.” Word: לָהַט (lâhaṭ) | |
| Job 41:21 | “His breath kindleth coals, and a flame goeth out of his mouth.” Word: לָהַט (lâhaṭ) | |
| Psalms 97:3 | “A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round about.” Word: לָהַט (lâhaṭ) | |
| Isaiah 42:25 | “Therefore he hath poured upon him the fury of his anger, and the strength of battle: and it hath set him on fire round about, yet he knew not; and it burned him, yet he laid it not to heart. ” Word: לָהַט (lâhaṭ) | |
| Joel 2:3 | “A fire devoureth before them; and behind them a flame burneth: the land is as the garden of Eden before them, and behind them a desolate wilderness; yea, and nothing shall escape them.” Word: לָהַט (lâhaṭ) |
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