Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “פִּיחַ”
Understanding pîyach reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
ashes. - a powder (as easily puffed away), i.e. ashes or dust 1) soot, ashes
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
פִּיחַ
Phoneticpee'-akh
Transliterationpîyach
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
ashes. - a powder (as easily puffed away), i.e. ashes or dust 1) soot, ashes
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 9:8 | “And the Lord said unto Moses and unto Aaron, Take to you handfuls of ashes of the furnace, and let Moses sprinkle it toward the heaven in the sight of Pharaoh.” Word: פִּיחַ (pîyach) | |
| Exodus 9:10 | “And they took ashes of the furnace, and stood before Pharaoh; and Moses sprinkled it up toward heaven; and it became a boil breaking forth with blains upon man, and upon beast.” Word: פִּיחַ (pîyach) |