Hebrew · H7565, H7198

רִשְׁפֵי־קֶשֶׁת

A live coal ; by analogy lightning ; figuratively, an arrow , (as flashing through the air); specifically, fever · a bow , for shooting (hence, figuratively, strength ) or the iris

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רֶשֶׁף H7565 a live coal ; by analogy lightning ; figuratively, an arrow , (as flashing through the air); specifically, fever
קֶשֶׁת H7198 a bow , for shooting (hence, figuratively, strength ) or the iris
Pronunciation qešet
Weapon of warfare whose strength becomes metaphor for human might and divine power in covenantal contexts.
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What does רִשְׁפֵי־קֶשֶׁת (rishpe-qeshet) mean in the Bible?

רֶשֶׁף · קֶשֶׁת is a Hebrew phrase meaning "a live coal ; by analogy lightning ; figuratively, an arrow , (as flashing through the air); specifically, fever + a bow , for shooting (hence, figuratively, strength ) or the iris".

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What does רֶשֶׁף · קֶשֶׁת mean in the Bible?

רֶשֶׁף · קֶשֶׁת is a Hebrew phrase meaning "a live coal ; by analogy lightning ; figuratively, an arrow , (as flashing through the air); specifically, fever + a bow , for shooting (hence, figuratively, strength ) or the iris".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H7565, H7198?

H7565, H7198 is connected to 83 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. a live coal ; by analogy lightning ; figuratively, an arrow , (as flashing through the air); specifically, fever + a bow , for shooting (hence, figuratively, strength ) or the iris

Strong's H7565, H7198
Lexical occurrences 83 verses

Source Gloss

a live coal ; by analogy lightning ; figuratively, an arrow , (as flashing through the air); specifically, fever + a bow , for shooting (hence, figuratively, strength ) or the iris
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