Strong’s H3851
לַהַב
Part of speech
Noun Masculine
Transliteration
lahab
Pronunciation
lah-hab'
Definition
Flame, blade, flash
Meaning
a flash, a sharply polished blade, point of a, weapon
Usage
The Hebrew word "lahab" primarily refers to a flame or a flash of fire. It is used metaphorically to describe the intensity and consuming nature of fire. In some contexts, it can also refer to the blade of a sword, drawing a parallel between the sharpness and the destructive power of both fire and a weapon.
Bible references
Judges 3:22;Judges 3:22;Judges 13:20;Judges 13:20;Job 39:23;Job 41:21;Isaiah 13:8;Isaiah 29:6;Isaiah 30:30;Isaiah 66:15;Joel 2:5;Nahum 3:3