Strong's Lexicon lappid: Torch, flame, lamp Original Word: לַפִּיד Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to shine or flame. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2985 (lampas): Often translated as "lamp" or "torch," used in the New Testament to convey similar imagery of light and guidance. Usage: The Hebrew word "lappid" primarily refers to a torch or a flame. It is used in the context of providing light, often symbolizing guidance, revelation, or the presence of God. In the ancient world, torches were essential for illumination during nighttime and were often used in processions, ceremonies, and as signals. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, torches were made by binding together sticks or reeds and soaking them in oil or pitch to sustain a flame. They were crucial for travel and activities after sunset, as well as for religious and military purposes. The imagery of a torch is significant in biblical literature, symbolizing God's guidance and the light of His truth in a dark world. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a torch NASB Translation burning torches (1), lightning flashes (1), torch (4), torches (7). Brown-Driver-Briggs לַמּיד noun masculineJudges 15:4 torch (Late Hebrew id.); — ׳ל absolute Judges 15:4; Isaiah 62:1; construct Genesis 15:17; Zechariah 12:6; plural לַמִּידִים Judges 15:5 2t., לַמִּידִם Exodus 20:18, לַמִּדִים Judges 7:16 3t.; construct לַמִּידֵי Daniel 10:6: — torch, Judges 7:16,20; Judges 15:4 (twice in verse); Judges 15:5 (kindled, ׳הִבְעִיר אֵשׁ בְּ); לַמִּיד אֵשׁ Genesis 15:17 ( + עָשָׁן, תַּנּוּר; J E), Zechariah 12:6 (simile of conquering power of [chiefs of] Judah; "" כִּיּוֺר אֵשׁ), לַמִּידֵי אֵשׁ Daniel 10:6 (simile of eyes of angel in vision; "" וּפָנָיו כְּמַרְאֵה בָרָק); simile of flashes (reflected from) darting chariots Nahum 2:15 ("" בְּרָקִים); ׳ל of lightning-flashes Exodus 20:18 (E; + קוֺלֹת thunder-peals); of flashing water-drops expelled by snortings of crocodile Job 41:11 ("" כִּידוֺדֵי אֵשׁ); of flame between cherubim Ezekiel 1:13 ("" גַּחֲלֵיֿ אֵשׁ, אֵשׁ); simile of Zion's glorious deliverance Isaiah 62:1 ("" נֹגַהּ). — לַמִּיד Job 12:5 see below מִּיד. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance firebrand, burning lamp, lightning, torch Or lappid {lap-peed'}; from an unused root probably meaning to shine; a flambeau, lamp or flame -- (fire-)brand, (burning) lamp, lightning, torch. Forms and Transliterations בַּלַּפִּדִ֔ים בַּלַּפִּידִ֔ים בלפדים בלפידים הַלַּפִּדִ֔ים הַלַּפִּידִ֗ם הלפדים הלפידם וְלַפִּ֣יד וְלַפִּדִ֖ים וּכְלַפִּ֥יד וכלפיד ולפדים ולפיד כְּלַפִּ֣ידֵי כְּלַפִּ֥יד כַּלַּפִּידִ֔ם כלפיד כלפידי כלפידם לַפִּ֣יד לַפִּ֥יד לַפִּדִ֗ים לַפִּידִ֣ים לפדים לפיד לפידים bal·lap·pi·ḏîm bal·lap·pî·ḏîm ballappiDim ballappiḏîm ballappîḏîm hal·lap·pi·ḏîm hal·lap·pî·ḏim hallappiDim hallappiḏîm hallappîḏim kal·lap·pî·ḏim kallappiDim kallappîḏim kə·lap·pî·ḏê kə·lap·pîḏ kelapPid kəlappîḏ kəlappîḏê kelapPidei lap·pi·ḏîm lap·pî·ḏîm lap·pîḏ lapPid lappîḏ lappiDim lappiḏîm lappîḏîm ū·ḵə·lap·pîḏ uchelapPid ūḵəlappîḏ velapPid velappiDim wə·lap·pi·ḏîm wə·lap·pîḏ wəlappîḏ wəlappiḏîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 15:17 HEB: תַנּ֤וּר עָשָׁן֙ וְלַפִּ֣יד אֵ֔שׁ אֲשֶׁ֣ר NAS: oven and a flaming torch which passed KJV: and a burning lamp that passed INT: oven a smoking torch flaming which Exodus 20:18 Judges 7:16 Judges 7:20 Judges 15:4 Judges 15:4 Judges 15:5 Job 12:5 Job 41:19 Isaiah 62:1 Ezekiel 1:13 Daniel 10:6 Nahum 2:4 Zechariah 12:6 14 Occurrences |
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