Strong's Lexicon phlox: Flame, blaze Original Word: φλόξ Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb φλέγω (phlegō), meaning "to burn" or "to blaze." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H784 (אֵשׁ, 'esh): Fire - H3852 (לַהַב, lahab): Flame Usage: The Greek word "phlox" refers to a flame or blaze, often used metaphorically to describe something that is consuming, purifying, or indicative of divine presence or judgment. In the New Testament, it is used to convey the intensity and purity of God's actions or presence. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, fire was a symbol of both destruction and purification. It was associated with the divine, often seen as a means through which gods communicated with humans or enacted judgment. In the Jewish tradition, fire was similarly symbolic, representing God's holiness and presence, as seen in the burning bush (Exodus 3:2) and the pillar of fire that guided the Israelites (Exodus 13:21). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom phlegó (to burn) Definition a flame NASB Translation flame (6), flaming (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5395: φλόξφλόξ, genitive φλογός, ἡ (φλέγω (to burn; cf. Latin 'flagro', etc.)), from Homer down, the Sept. for לַהַב and לֶהָבָה, a flame: Luke 16:24; on the phrases φλόξ πυρός and πῦρ φλογός see πῦρ, p. 558{a}. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance flameFrom a primary phlego (to "flash" or "flame"); a blaze -- flame(-ing). Forms and Transliterations φλογα φλόγα φλόγες φλογής φλογι φλογί φλογὶ φλογος φλογός φλοξ φλὸξ phloga phlóga phlogi phlogì phlogos phlogós phlox phlòxLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 16:24 N-DFSGRK: ἐν τῇ φλογὶ ταύτῃ NAS: for I am in agony in this flame.' KJV: in this flame. INT: in the flame this Acts 7:30 N-DFS 2 Thessalonians 1:8 N-GFS Hebrews 1:7 N-AFS Revelation 1:14 N-NFS Revelation 2:18 N-NFS Revelation 19:12 N-NFS Strong's Greek 5395 |
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