The meaning of “שַׁלְהֶבֶת”
Understanding shalhebeth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(flaming) flame. - a flare of fire 1) flame
שַׁלְהֶבֶת
(flaming) flame. - a flare of fire 1) flame
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Job 15:30 | “He shall not depart out of darkness; the flame shall dry up his branches, and by the breath of his mouth shall he go away.” Word: שַׁלְהֶבֶת (shalhebeth) | |
| Song of Solomon 8:6 | “Set me as a seal upon thine heart, as a seal upon thine arm: for love is strong as death; jealousy is cruel as the grave: the coals thereof are coals of fire, which hath a most vehement flame.” Word: שַׁלְהֶבֶת (shalhebeth) | |
| Ezekiel 20:47 | “And say to the forest of the south, Hear the word of the Lord; Thus saith the Lord God; Behold, I will kindle a fire in thee, and it shall devour every green tree in thee, and every dry tree: the flaming flame shall not be quenched, and all faces from the south to the north shall be burned therein.” Word: שַׁלְהֶבֶת (shalhebeth) |
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