Strong's H254 · Hebrew
אָח
ʼâch · /awkh/
Definition
a fire-pot or chafing dish
KJV: hearth.
Root / derivation: of uncertain derivation;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered אָח across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Jeremiah2 verses
Now the king sat in the winterhouse in the ninth month: and there was a fire on the hearth burning before him.
Jeremiah 36:23And it came to pass, that when Jehudi had read three or four leaves, he cut it with the penknife, and cast it into the fire that was on the hearth, until all the roll was consumed in the fire that was on the hearth.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H254 (ʼâch) mean?
a fire-pot or chafing dish
How many times does H254 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H254 (אָח) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “hearth.”
How is ʼâch translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H254 is rendered as “hearth” (3×).
Where does the Hebrew word אָח come from?
of uncertain derivation;