Strong's Lexicon yeqad: To burn, kindle Original Word: יְקַד Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is πυρόω (pyroō), which also means to burn or kindle. Usage: The Hebrew verb "yeqad" primarily means to burn or kindle. It is used in the context of igniting a fire or causing something to burn. This term can be applied both literally, as in the burning of physical objects, and metaphorically, as in the burning of emotions or divine wrath. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, fire was a significant element, both practically and symbolically. It was used for cooking, warmth, and religious sacrifices. Fire also symbolized God's presence, judgment, and purification. The act of kindling a fire was a daily necessity and a powerful metaphor for divine action and human emotion. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to yaqad Definition to burn NASB Translation blazing (8). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance burning (Aramaic) corresponding to yaqad -- burning. see HEBREW yaqad Forms and Transliterations יָֽקִדְתָּ֖א יָקִֽדְתָּ֑א יָקִֽדְתָּ֛א יָקִֽדְתָּֽא׃ יָקִֽדְתָּא֒ יקדתא יקדתא׃ yā·qiḏ·tā yaKidTa yāqiḏtāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 3:6 HEB: אַתּ֥וּן נוּרָ֖א יָקִֽדְתָּֽא׃ NAS: of a furnace of blazing fire. KJV: into the midst of a burning fiery INT: of a furnace fire of blazing Daniel 3:11 Daniel 3:15 Daniel 3:17 Daniel 3:20 Daniel 3:21 Daniel 3:23 Daniel 3:26 8 Occurrences |