Strong's Lexicon yeqedah: Kindling, burning Original Word: יְקֵדָא Word Origin: Derived from the root יָקַד (yaqad), meaning "to burn" or "to kindle." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for concepts related to burning or fire is πυρά (pura), which also denotes a fire or a pyre. Usage: The term "yeqedah" refers to the act of kindling or burning, often associated with the preparation of a fire. It is used in contexts that describe the process of igniting or maintaining a fire, which can be both literal and metaphorical in biblical texts. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, fire was a central element in daily life, used for cooking, warmth, and religious sacrifices. The act of kindling a fire was a routine yet significant task, symbolizing both physical sustenance and spiritual purification. Fire also held a place in religious rituals, representing God's presence and divine judgment. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) from yeqad Definition a burning NASB Translation burning (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [יְקֵדָה] noun feminine burning; — construct לִיקֵדַת אָשָּׁה Daniel 7:11. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance a conflagration (Aramaic) from yqad; a conflagration: see HEBREW yqad Forms and Transliterations לִיקֵדַ֥ת ליקדת lî·qê·ḏaṯ likeDat lîqêḏaṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 7:11 HEB: גִּשְׁמַ֔הּ וִיהִיבַ֖ת לִיקֵדַ֥ת אֶשָּֽׁא׃ NAS: and given to the burning fire. KJV: and given to the burning flame. INT: body and given to the burning fire 1 Occurrence |
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