Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “לַהַט”
Understanding lahaṭ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
flaming, enchantment. - a blaze - also (from the idea of enwrapping) magic (as covert) 1) flame (of an angelic sword)
H3858
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
לַהַט
Phoneticlah'-hat
Transliterationlahaṭ
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
flaming, enchantment. - a blaze - also (from the idea of enwrapping) magic (as covert) 1) flame (of an angelic sword)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 3:24 | “So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life. ” Word: לַהַט (lahaṭ) | |
| Exodus 7:11 | “Then Pharaoh also called the wise men and the sorcerers: now the magicians of Egypt, they also did in like manner with their enchantments.” Word: לַהַט (lahaṭ) |