Strong’s H3341

יָצַת

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

yatsath

Pronunciation

yah-tsath'

Definition

To kindle, to set on fire, to burn

Meaning

to burn, set on fire, to desolate

Usage

The Hebrew verb "yatsath" primarily means to kindle or set on fire. It is used in the context of igniting a physical fire, often as an act of destruction or purification. The term can also metaphorically imply stirring up emotions or actions, such as anger or zeal.

Bible references

Joshua 8:8;Joshua 8:19;Judges 9:49;2 Samuel 14:30;2 Samuel 14:30;2 Samuel 14:31;2 Kings 22:13;2 Kings 22:17;Nehemiah 1:3;Nehemiah 2:17;Isaiah 9:18;Isaiah 33:12;Jeremiah 2:15;Jeremiah 9:10;Jeremiah 9:12;Jeremiah 11:16;Jeremiah 17:27;Jeremiah 21:14;Jeremiah 32:29;Jeremiah 43:12;Jeremiah 46:19;Jeremiah 49:2;Jeremiah 49:27;Jeremiah 50:32;Jeremiah 51:30