Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H3857

Strong's H3857 · Hebrew

לָהַט

lâhaṭ · /law-hat'/

Number
H3857
Language
Hebrew
Original word
לָהַט
Transliteration
lâhaṭ
Pronunciation
law-hat'
KJV occurrences
11 verses

Definition

properly, to lick, i.e. (by implication) to blaze

KJV: burn (up), set on fire, flaming, kindle.

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered לָהַט across 11 verses.

fire4×
up3×
burned1×
burneth1×
flaming1×
kindleth1×
setteth1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

11 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Deuteronomy1 verse
Job1 verse
Psalms5 verses
Isaiah1 verse
Joel2 verses
Malachi1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H3857 (lâhaṭ) mean?

properly, to lick, i.e. (by implication) to blaze

How many times does H3857 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H3857 (לָהַט) appears in 11 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “fire.”

How is lâhaṭ translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H3857 is rendered as “fire” (4×), “up” (3×), “burned” (1×), “burneth” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word לָהַט come from?

a primitive root;