Strong's Lexicon anthrakia: Charcoal fire, heap of burning coals Original Word: ἀνθρακιά Word Origin: Derived from ἄνθραξ (anthrax), meaning "coal" or "charcoal." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "anthrakia," the concept of a fire or burning coals can be related to Hebrew words such as גַּחֶלֶת (gachelet, Strong's H1513) meaning "burning coal." Usage: The term "anthrakia" refers to a charcoal fire or a heap of burning coals. It is used in the New Testament to describe a specific type of fire, typically one used for cooking or warming. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near East, charcoal fires were commonly used for cooking and heating. Charcoal, made by slowly burning wood in a low-oxygen environment, produces a steady and long-lasting heat, making it ideal for these purposes. The use of charcoal fires was widespread in domestic settings, and they were often used in outdoor settings as well. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom anthrax Definition a heap of burning coals NASB Translation charcoal fire (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 439: ἀνθρακιάἀνθρακιά (on accent cf. Etym. Magn. 801, 21; Chandler § 95), ἀνθρακιᾶς, ἡ, a heap of burning coals: John 18:18; John 21:9. (Sir. 11:32; 4 Macc. 9:20; Homer, Iliad 9, 213, etc.) (Cf. BB. DD. under the word Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fire of coals. From anthrax; a bed of burning coals -- fire of coals. see GREEK anthrax Forms and Transliterations ανθρακιαν ανθρακιάν ανθρακίαν ἀνθρακιὰν anthrakian anthrakiànLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance John 18:18 N-AFSGRK: οἱ ὑπηρέται ἀνθρακιὰν πεποιηκότες ὅτι NAS: [there], having made a charcoal fire, for it was cold KJV: who had made a fire of coals; for INT: the officers a fire of coals having made for John 21:9 N-AFS |
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