Strong's Lexicon pecham: Charcoal, coal Original Word: פֶחָם Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be black Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "pecham," the concept of fire and purification can be related to Greek words such as "πῦρ" (pur, Strong's G4442), meaning fire. Usage: The Hebrew word "pecham" refers to charcoal or coal, typically used in the context of fuel for fire. It is often associated with burning, heat, and purification processes. In the biblical context, "pecham" symbolizes refinement and judgment, as fire is used to purify metals and test their quality. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, charcoal was a common fuel source for cooking and heating. It was made by burning wood in a controlled environment to remove water and volatile substances, leaving behind carbon-rich charcoal. This process was essential for daily life, as it provided a more efficient and longer-lasting source of heat compared to raw wood. Charcoal's ability to produce intense heat made it valuable for metalworking and other crafts. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition coal NASB Translation charcoal (1), coals (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs מֶּחָם noun [masculine] coal (collective); absolute ׳פ, as inflammable, לְגֶחָלִים ׳פ Proverbs 26:21 (charcoal for embers, Toy); of glowing coal Isaiah 44:12, ׳אֵשׁ פ Isaiah 54:16; Psalm 11:6 for ᵑ0 מַּחִ֑ים אֵשׁ read מַּחַם אֵשׁ (or מַּחֲמֵי) coals of fire ("" גָּפְרִית), so Ew and others פחת (√ of following; compare Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance coals Perhaps from an unused root probably meaning to be black; a coal, whether charred or live -- coals. Forms and Transliterations בַּפֶּחָ֔ם בפחם פֶּחָ֔ם פֶּחָ֣ם פחם bap·pe·ḥām bappeCham bappeḥām pe·ḥām peCham peḥāmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Proverbs 26:21 HEB: פֶּחָ֣ם לְ֭גֶחָלִים וְעֵצִ֣ים NAS: [Like] charcoal to hot embers and wood KJV: [As] coals [are] to burning coals, INT: charcoal to hot and wood Isaiah 44:12 Isaiah 54:16 3 Occurrences |
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cut off, VII. be perforated (of roof); Syriac 
Pa`el pierce, break through, 
pit, chasm; Late Hebrew מָּחַת dig, hollow out, also diminish). 
