The meaning of “לַפִּיד”
Understanding lappîyd reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or לַפִּד lappid (lap-peed'); from an unused root probably meaning to shine (fire-) brand, (burning) lamp, lightning, to...
לַפִּיד
or לַפִּד lappid (lap-peed'); from an unused root probably meaning to shine (fire-) brand, (burning) lamp, lightning, torch. - a flambeau, lamp or flame 1) torch
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 15:17 | “And it came to pass, that, when the sun went down, and it was dark, behold a smoking furnace, and a burning lamp that passed between those pieces.” Word: לַפִּיד (lappîyd) | |
| Exodus 20:18 | “And all the people saw the thunderings, and the lightnings, and the noise of the trumpet, and the mountain smoking: and when the people saw it, they removed, and stood afar off.” Word: לַפִּיד (lappîyd) | |
| Judges 15:4 | “And Samson went and caught three hundred foxes, and took firebrands, and turned tail to tail, and put a firebrand in the midst between two tails.” Word: לַפִּיד (lappîyd) | |
| Job 41:19 | “Out of his mouth go burning lamps, and sparks of fire leap out.” Word: לַפִּיד (lappîyd) | |
| Isaiah 62:1 | “For Zion’s sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp that burneth.” Word: לַפִּיד (lappîyd) |