Strong's Lexicon retseph: Live coal, burning coal Original Word: רצֶף Word Origin: From an unused root meaning to glow or to burn Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of burning coals is echoed in the Greek New Testament with words like "ἄνθραξ" (anthrax, Strong's G440), which also means coal or charcoal, as seen in John 18:18 and Romans 12:20. Usage: The Hebrew word "retseph" refers to a live or burning coal. It is used in the context of something that is glowing with heat, often symbolizing purification, judgment, or the presence of God. In the ancient Near Eastern context, coals were commonly used for cooking and heating, and they also held symbolic significance in religious rituals. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, fire and coals were significant both practically and symbolically. Fire was essential for daily life, used in cooking and heating. Symbolically, fire represented God's presence, as seen in the burning bush (Exodus 3:2) and the pillar of fire (Exodus 13:21). Burning coals, therefore, could symbolize divine purification or judgment, as well as the fervent presence of God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originsee ritspah. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance coal For resheph; a red-hot stone (for baking) -- coal. see HEBREW resheph Forms and Transliterations רְצָפִ֖ים רצפים rə·ṣā·p̄îm rəṣāp̄îm retzaFimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 19:6 HEB: מְרַאֲשֹׁתָ֛יו עֻגַ֥ת רְצָפִ֖ים וְצַפַּ֣חַת מָ֑יִם KJV: and, behold, [there was] a cake baken on the coals, and a cruse INT: his head A bread the coals jar of water 1 Occurrence |
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