Strong's Lexicon Retseph: Live coal, burning coal Original Word: רֶצֶף Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to glow or burn Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of burning coals can be related to the Greek word "ἄνθραξ" (anthrax), Strong's Greek #440, which also means coal or charcoal. This term appears in the New Testament, such as in John 18:18, where Peter warms himself by a charcoal fire. 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 Israelite culture, fire and coals were significant both practically and symbolically. Fire was essential for daily life, used in cooking and heating, and it also played a crucial role in religious sacrifices and offerings. Burning coals were often associated with the divine presence, as seen in the vision of Isaiah where a seraphim touches his lips with a live coal to purify him (Isaiah 6:6-7). This act symbolizes cleansing and preparation for service to God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as ritspah Definition a place destroyed by Assyr. NASB Translation Rezeph (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs רֶ֫צֶף proper name, of a location conquered by Assyr. (Assyrian Raƒappa, COT2Kings 19:12 SchrKGF 167 DlPa 297; probably = Ρ̓ησάφα Ptolsee 18); — 2 Kings 19:12 = Isaiah 37:12, Ραφε(ι)ς, Ραφεθ; modern Ruƒâfa, between Palmyra and the Euphrates Dll.c. PetersNippur i. 105. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Rezeph The same as retseph; Retseph, a place in Assyrian -- Rezeph. see HEBREW retseph Forms and Transliterations וְרֶ֥צֶף ורצף veRetzef wə·re·ṣep̄ wəreṣep̄Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 19:12 HEB: וְאֶת־ חָרָ֑ן וְרֶ֥צֶף וּבְנֵי־ עֶ֖דֶן NAS: and Haran and Rezeph and the sons KJV: and Haran, and Rezeph, and the children INT: them Gozan and Haran and Rezeph and the sons of Eden Isaiah 37:12 2 Occurrences |
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