אֵשׁ

Strong’s Definition

fire (literally or figuratively)

Etymology & Derivation

a primitive word;

KJV Usage

burning, fiery, fire, flaming, hot.

Detailed Definition

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

• 1.fire
• 2.fire, flames
• 3.supernatural fire (accompanying theophany)
• 4.fire (for cooking, roasting, parching)
• 5.altar-fire
• 6.god's anger (figuratively)

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: ʼêsh; Pronunciation: aysh