Strong’s G0440

ἄνθραξ

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

anthrax

Pronunciation

AN-thraks

Definition

Coal, burning coal, charcoal

Meaning

coal, charcoal, a burning coal.

Usage

The Greek word "anthrax" refers to a piece of burning coal or charcoal. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe the act of heaping "burning coals" on someone's head, which is a figure of speech for causing someone to feel remorse or shame that leads to repentance.

Bible references

Romans 12:20