Strong's H6352 · Hebrew
פֶּחָם
pechâm · /peh-khawm'/
Definition
a coal, whether charred or live
KJV: coals.
Root / derivation: perhaps from an unused root probably meaning to be black;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered פֶּחָם across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Proverbs1 verse
Isaiah2 verses
The smith with the tongs both worketh in the coals, and fashioneth it with hammers, and worketh it with the strength of his arms: yea, he is hungry, and his strength faileth: he drinketh no water, and is faint. with the tongs: or, with an axe
Isaiah 54:16Behold, I have created the smith that bloweth the coals in the fire, and that bringeth forth an instrument for his work; and I have created the waster to destroy.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H6352 (pechâm) mean?
a coal, whether charred or live
How many times does H6352 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H6352 (פֶּחָם) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “coals.”
How is pechâm translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H6352 is rendered as “coals” (3×).
Where does the Hebrew word פֶּחָם come from?
perhaps from an unused root probably meaning to be black;