Strong's Lexicon kausis: Burning, combustion Original Word: καῦσις Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb καίω (kaiō), meaning "to burn" or "to set on fire." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of burning is שָׂרַף (saraph), Strong's Hebrew 8313, which means "to burn" or "to set on fire." Usage: The term "kausis" refers to the act of burning or the process of combustion. In a biblical context, it is often used metaphorically to describe intense heat or fervor, whether literal or figurative. It can denote both physical burning and the burning of emotions or passions. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, fire was a powerful symbol, often associated with purification, judgment, and divine presence. The concept of burning was not only a physical phenomenon but also carried spiritual and moral implications. In the biblical context, fire frequently symbolizes God's holiness, judgment, and the refining process of believers. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kaió Definition burning NASB Translation burned (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2740: καῦσιςκαῦσις, καύσεως, ἡ (καίω), burning, burning up: ἧς τό τέλος εἰς καῦσιν, the fate of which land (appointed it by God) is, to be burned up (by fire and brimstone from heaven cf. Deuteronomy 29:23), Hebrews 6:8; cf. Bleek at the passage (Herodotus, Plato, Isocrates, Plutarch, others; the Sept..) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance burningFrom kaio; burning (the act) -- be burned. see GREEK kaio Forms and Transliterations καύσεως καυσιν καύσιν καῦσιν kausin kaûsinLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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