Strong’s H6227

עָשָׁן

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

`ashan

Pronunciation

ah-shawn'

Definition

Smoke

Meaning

smoke

Usage

The Hebrew word "ashan" primarily refers to smoke, often in the context of burning sacrifices, incense, or as a metaphor for divine presence or judgment. It can symbolize the presence of God, as seen in the smoke that filled the temple, or it can represent destruction and judgment, as in the smoke rising from a city under divine wrath.

Bible references

Genesis 15:17;Exodus 19:18;Exodus 19:18;Joshua 8:20;Joshua 8:21;Judges 20:38;Judges 20:40;2 Samuel 22:9;Job 41:20;Psalm 18:8;Psalm 37:20;Psalm 68:2;Psalm 102:3;Proverbs 10:26;Songs 3:6;Isaiah 4:5;Isaiah 6:4;Isaiah 9:18;Isaiah 14:31;Isaiah 34:10;Isaiah 51:6;Isaiah 65:5;Hosea 13:3;Joel 2:30;Nahum 2:13