Strong’s H3852

לֶהָבָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

lehabah

Pronunciation

leh-haw-BAH or lah-HEH-beth

Definition

Flame, blaze

Meaning

a flash, a sharply polished blade, point of a, weapon

Usage

The Hebrew word לֶהָבָה (lehabah) or לַהֶבֶת (lahebeth) primarily refers to a flame or blaze. It is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe literal flames of fire, as well as metaphorical uses to convey intensity, passion, or divine presence. The word captures the dynamic and consuming nature of fire, often symbolizing purification, judgment, or the presence of God.

Bible references

Numbers 21:28;1 Samuel 17:7;Psalm 29:7;Psalm 83:14;Psalm 105:32;Psalm 106:18;Isaiah 4:5;Isaiah 5:24;Isaiah 10:17;Isaiah 43:2;Isaiah 47:14;Jeremiah 48:45;Lamentations 2:3;Ezekiel 20:47;Daniel 11:33;Hosea 7:6;Joel 1:19;Joel 2:3;Obadiah 1:18