The meaning of “עָשָׁן”
Understanding ʻâshân reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
smoke(-ing). - smoke, literally or figuratively (vapor, dust, anger) 1) smoke 1a) smoke 1b) in metaphor, simile 1c) smok...
עָשָׁן
smoke(-ing). - smoke, literally or figuratively (vapor, dust, anger) 1) smoke 1a) smoke 1b) in metaphor, simile 1c) smoke (fig.)
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: עָשָׁן (ʻâshân) | |
| Joshua 8:21 | “And when Joshua and all Israel saw that the ambush had taken the city, and that the smoke of the city ascended, then they turned again, and slew the men of Ai.” Word: עָשָׁן (ʻâshân) | |
| 2 Samuel 22:9 | “There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, and fire out of his mouth devoured: coals were kindled by it.” Word: עָשָׁן (ʻâshân) | |
| Psalms 68:2 | “As smoke is driven away, so drive them away: as wax melteth before the fire, so let the wicked perish at the presence of God.” Word: עָשָׁן (ʻâshân) | |
| Song of Solomon 3:6 | “Who is this that cometh out of the wilderness like pillars of smoke, perfumed with myrrh and frankincense, with all powders of the merchant?” Word: עָשָׁן (ʻâshân) |
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