Lexical Summary yeqod: Burning, flame Original Word: יְקוֹד Strong's Exhaustive Concordance burning From yaqad; a burning -- burning. see HEBREW yaqad NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom yaqad Definition a burning NASB Translation burning (1), fire (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יְקוֺד noun [masculine] a burning (properly Infinitive construct of יָקַד) — only Isaiah 10:16, absolute and construct, figurative of ׳יs judgment, see [ יָקַד] above Topical Lexicon Overview The Hebrew noun יְקוֹד (yekod, Strong’s 3350) expresses the idea of a fiercely burning flame. While confined to a single verse—Isaiah 10:16—the term is repeated for emphasis inside that verse, creating a vivid picture of a fire ignited by the Lord Himself. The word therefore functions less as a generic reference to heat and more as a graphic symbol of divine judgment that consumes human pride. Biblical Occurrences Isaiah 10:16 contains the term twice in rapid succession: “Therefore the Lord GOD of Hosts will send a wasting disease among his fat ones, and under his pomp a fire will be kindled like a burning flame.” (Berean Standard Bible) The doubling (“a burning will burn”) intensifies the threat. The Assyrian army, swollen with self-confidence, is depicted as tinder awaiting God’s spark. The same verse then adds “like the burning of fire,” confirming that the imagery moves from metaphor to impending reality. Semantic Field and Imagery Yekod belongs to a cluster of Hebrew words describing destructive fire (such as ʾesh and lahav). Unlike the general word for fire, yekod evokes a sudden, licking blaze that consumes outward trappings of strength (“pomp,” “glory”) from beneath. The picture is of an unnoticed ember igniting within the very center of what seemed untouchable, turning apparent security into ashes. Historical Context Isaiah prophesies during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. Assyria, the dominant world power, boasts of its victories (Isaiah 10:8–14). Israel and Judah tremble before that human might, but God declares that He, not Assyria, holds ultimate authority. The “burning flame” of verse 16 foretells the wasting disease and eventual collapse of an empire that imagined itself above accountability. History records the dramatic decline of Assyria scarcely a century later, validating Isaiah’s warning. Theological Significance 1. Divine Retribution. Yekod underscores that God’s justice is not abstract; it is actionable and effectual. The same Lord who sends a wasting sickness also kindles the inner fire. Ministry Application • Preaching and Teaching: Yekod invites calls to humility, reminding congregations that societal or personal grandeur can ignite in an instant under the heat of divine judgment (Proverbs 16:18). Christological and Eschatological Dimensions Isaiah’s language foreshadows New Testament revelations of fiery judgment (Matthew 3:12; 2 Thessalonians 1:7–8). Yet the Gospel also offers deliverance: Jesus endures the fiery wrath on the cross so that believers might be purified rather than consumed (Hebrews 12:29 with 1 Peter 2:24). Yekod thus serves as a sobering backdrop that magnifies grace. Related Terms and Themes • ʾEsh (“fire”) – the broader category of divine flame. Practical Reflections In an era impressed by technological and military might, Isaiah’s use of yekod reminds the church that human power structures are one divine spark away from collapse. The call is to trust the Lord of Hosts, not the Assyrian equivalents of our day. Forms and Transliterations יְקֹ֖ד יקד כִּיק֥וֹד כיקוד kî·qō·wḏ kiKod kîqōwḏ yə·qōḏ yeKod yəqōḏLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 10:16 HEB: כְּבֹד֛וֹ יֵקַ֥ד יְקֹ֖ד כִּיק֥וֹד אֵֽשׁ׃ NAS: his glory a fire will be kindled KJV: he shall kindle a burning like the burning of a fire. INT: his glory will be kindled A fire A burning flame Isaiah 10:16 2 Occurrences |
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