רֶשֶׁף

Strong’s Definition

a live coal; by analogy lightning; figuratively, an arrow, (as flashing through the air); specifically, fever

Etymology & Derivation

from H8313 (שָׂרַף);

KJV Usage

arrow, (burning) coal, burning heat, [phrase] spark, hot thunderbolt.

Detailed Definition

From the Brown–Driver–Briggs (BDB) Hebrew lexicon outline.

• 1.flame, firebolt, spark
• 2.flame
• 3.fire-bolt

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: resheph; Pronunciation: reh'-shef