Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מַאֲכֹלֶת”
Understanding maʼăkôleth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
fuel. - something eaten (by fire), i.e. fuel 1) fuel
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מַאֲכֹלֶת
Phoneticmah-ak-o'-leth
Transliterationmaʼăkôleth
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
fuel. - something eaten (by fire), i.e. fuel 1) fuel
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 9:5 | “For every battle of the warrior is with confused noise, and garments rolled in blood; but this shall be with burning and fuel of fire.” Word: מַאֲכֹלֶת (maʼăkôleth) | |
| Isaiah 9:19 | “Through the wrath of the Lord of hosts is the land darkened, and the people shall be as the fuel of the fire: no man shall spare his brother.” Word: מַאֲכֹלֶת (maʼăkôleth) |