Lexicon yeqedah: Kindling, burning Original Word: יְקֵדָא Strong's Exhaustive Concordance a conflagration (Aramaic) from yqad; a conflagration: see HEBREW yqad 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. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Aramaic root יָקַד (yāqad), meaning "to burn" or "to kindle."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G2740 (καῦσις, kausis), which also refers to burning or combustion. This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe the act of burning or the result of being burned, often in a metaphorical sense related to judgment or purification. Usage: The term יְקֵדָא is used in the context of describing a significant fire or burning, often with destructive implications. Context: יְקֵדָא (yeqedā’) appears in the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament, specifically in the book of Daniel. It is used to describe the intense and consuming nature of fire, particularly in the context of divine judgment or miraculous events. The term is notably found in Daniel 7:9, where it describes the fiery throne of the Ancient of Days: "As I continued to watch, thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took His seat. His clothing was white as snow, and the hair of His head was like pure wool. His throne was flaming with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze." (BSB). This imagery emphasizes the majesty and power of God, as well as His role as a righteous judge. The use of יְקֵדָא in this context underscores the awe-inspiring and purifying aspects of divine fire. 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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