What does עָשָׁן · אַף mean in the Bible?
".
Hebrew · H6227, H639
עָשָׁן בְּאַפִּי
Smoke , literally or figuratively ( vapor , dust , anger ) · properly, the nose or nostril ; hence, the face , and occasionally a person ; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
Reading a lexicon entry
What this page is: Each lexicon entry shows the original Hebrew or Greek word behind the English translation: its meaning, its range of use, and where it appears in Scripture.
Strong's number: The Strong's code (H- or G-) is the standard reference number for this word. It connects this entry to chapter and passage language tabs.
Where it appears: The witness passages show where this word is used in context. Click any to open the study page for that passage.
This lexicon entry is part of our ongoing editorial review. If you notice missing content, unclear wording, or a possible correction, please send us a note through the Connect page. Screenshots are helpful.
Words in this compound — expand to study each participant
עָשָׁן H6227 smoke , literally or figuratively ( vapor , dust , anger )
Pronunciation ashan
Smoke as visible, rising manifestation—of fire's presence, divine anger's intensity, or judgment's presence
Open lexicon entry →
אַף H639 properly, the nose or nostril ; hence, the face , and occasionally a person ; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
Pronunciation aph
Anger metaphorically rooted in nostril-flaring, the physical sign of divine or human wrath in OT covenant contexts.
Open lexicon entry →
What does עָשָׁן בְּאַפִּי (ʿāshān bᵉʾappî) mean in the Bible?
עָשָׁן · אַף is a Hebrew phrase meaning "smoke in my nose/nostrils.".
Full entry for עָשָׁן בְּאַפִּי (H6227, H639) · Open the biblical lexicon
Questions this entry answers
How many biblical occurrences are listed for H6227, H639?
H6227, H639 is connected to 301 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. smoke in my nose/nostrils.
Strong's H6227, H639
Lexical occurrences 301 verses Source Gloss
smoke in my nose/nostrils.
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Word Origins
עָשָׁן בְּאַפִּי is built from this root:
Sources
MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain
Open Scriptures Hebrew Bible (morphhb/OSHB) — CC BY 4.0
Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon — CC BY 4.0
Berean Standard Bible (BSB) source-word alignment - CC0 Public Domain