Hebrew · H861 · unreviewed

אַתּוּן

Probably a fire-place , i.e. furnace

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אַתּוּן H861
Pronunciation ʾatûn

What does אַתּוּן (ʾatûn) mean in the Bible?

אַתּוּן (ʾatûn) is a Hebrew word meaning "probably a fire-place , i.e. furnace". probably a fire-place, i.

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Meaning

probably a fire-place , i.e. furnace
Extended definition

Furnace symbolizing divine judgment or testing, especially in covenant contexts of refinement and punishment.

probably a fire-place, i.e. furnace BDB: furnace Usage: furnace.

Source: Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon + Brown-Driver-Briggs
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