◄ 2738. kauma ►
Strong's Lexicon kauma: Heat, burning heat Original Word: καῦμα Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: kauma Pronunciation: KOW-mah Phonetic Spelling: (kow'-mah) Definition: burning heat, heat. Meaning: The term "καῦμα" refers to "heat" or "burning," often used to describe intense heat or scorching conditions. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb καίω (kaiō), meaning "to burn" or "to set on fire." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of intense heat or burning in the Hebrew Bible is often represented by words such as חֹם (chom, Strong's H2527) meaning "heat," and שָׁרַף (saraph, Strong's H8313) meaning "to burn" or "to scorch." These terms similarly convey the idea of intense heat, whether in the context of natural phenomena or divine judgment. Usage: The word καῦμα is used in the New Testament to describe extreme heat, particularly in the context of divine judgment or natural phenomena. Context: The Greek noun καῦμα appears in the New Testament in contexts that emphasize the severity and intensity of heat, often as a metaphor for divine judgment or trials. In Revelation 7:16, it is used to describe the protection of the redeemed from the scorching heat: "Never again will they hunger, and never will they thirst; nor will the sun beat down upon them, nor any scorching heat." This passage highlights the eschatological promise of relief and protection for the faithful, contrasting the harsh conditions of earthly life with the blessings of the eternal state. In Revelation 16:9, καῦμα is used in the context of the fourth bowl of God's wrath: "And the people were scorched by intense heat, and they cursed the name of God, who had authority over these plagues; yet they did not repent and give Him glory." Here, the term underscores the severity of God's judgment upon unrepentant humanity, illustrating the physical and spiritual consequences of rejecting divine authority. The use of καῦμα in these passages serves to convey both the physical reality of extreme heat and its symbolic representation of divine retribution and purification. The imagery of scorching heat is a powerful reminder of the consequences of sin and the ultimate hope of redemption and protection for those who remain faithful. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from kaió Definition heat NASB Translation heat (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2738: καῦμα καῦμα, καύματος, τό (καίω), heat: of painful and burning heat, Revelation 7:16; Revelation 16:9. (the Sept.; in Greek writings from Homer down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance heat. From kaio; properly, a burn (concretely), but used (abstractly) of a glow -- heat. see GREEK kaio Forms and Transliterations καυμα καύμα καῦμα καύματι καύματος kauma kaûma Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Revelation 7:16 N-NNS GRK: οὐδὲ πᾶν καῦμα NAS: on them, nor any heat; KJV: nor any heat. INT: nor any heat Revelation 16:9 N-ANS GRK: οἱ ἄνθρωποι καῦμα μέγα καὶ NAS: with fierce heat; and they blasphemed KJV: with great heat, and INT: the men with heat great and Strong's Greek 2738 2 Occurrences καῦμα — 2 Occ.