Lexicon retseph: Live coal, burning coal Original Word: רצֶף Strong's Exhaustive Concordance coal For resheph; a red-hot stone (for baking) -- coal. see HEBREW resheph NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originsee ritspah. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to glow or burn.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Strong's Hebrew Number 7529, as the concept of a "red-hot stone" is specific to the Hebrew cultural and linguistic context. However, Greek terms related to fire or burning, such as "πῦρ" (pur, Strong's Greek Number 4442), which means fire, may convey similar themes of heat and intensity in the Greek Scriptures. Usage: The term "retzef" is used in the context of describing a glowing or burning stone, often associated with intense heat or fire. Context: The Hebrew word "retzef" appears in the context of describing a red-hot stone, which is indicative of intense heat or burning. This term is used metaphorically to convey the idea of fervent heat or the consuming nature of fire. In the ancient Near Eastern context, stones heated to high temperatures were often used in various applications, including cooking, heating, and even in certain purification rituals. The imagery of a red-hot stone serves to emphasize the intensity and consuming power of fire, often symbolizing purification, judgment, or divine presence. 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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