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Lexicon :: Strong's H1513 - gaḥeleṯ

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גַּחֶלֶת
Transliteration
gaḥeleṯ
Pronunciation
geh'-khel
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
From an unused root
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TWOT Reference: 341a

Strong’s Definitions

גֶּחֶל gechel, geh'-khel; or (feminine) גַּחֶלֶת gacheleth; from an unused root meaning to glow or kindle; an ember:—(burning) coal.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 18x

The KJV translates Strong's H1513 in the following manner: coals (17x), coals of fire (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 18x
The KJV translates Strong's H1513 in the following manner: coals (17x), coals of fire (1x).

  1. coal, burning coal, coals of fire, hot coals

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
גֶּחֶל gechel, geh'-khel; or (feminine) גַּחֶלֶת gacheleth; from an unused root meaning to glow or kindle; an ember:—(burning) coal.
STRONGS H1513: Abbreviations
† גַּחֶ֫לֶת noun feminineExodus 1:13 coal (compare Assyrian guḫlu, a shining precious stone? COTGloss ZimBP 45) — absolute גַּחֶלֶת Isaiah 47:14; suffix גַּחַלְתִּי 2 Samuel 14:7; plural גֶּחָלִים Psalm 18:9 + 6 times; construct גַּחֲלֵי Leviticus 16:12 + 5 times + Psalm 18:14 (strike out Greek Version of the LXX De Che); suffix גֶּחָלָיו Isaiah 44:19, גֶּחָלֶיהָ Ezekiel 24:11; — coal, plural אֵשׁ ג׳ coals of fire Leviticus 16:12 (P), 2 Samuel 22:13 = Psalm 18:13 [also Psalm 18:14 compare above] Ezekiel 10:2 (in vision); compare 2 Samuel 22:9 = Psalm 18:9; Job 41:13, also Proverbs 6:28; Isaiah 44:19; in simile (of strife) Proverbs 26:21 (opposed to מֶּחָם black coal); Ezekiel 1:13 גַּחֲלֵי אֵשׁ (of the living creatures); figurative of hope in posterity 2 Samuel 14:7, of divine judgement, רתם ג׳ coals of broom-plant Psalm 120:4, compare Psalm 140:11, also (negative) Isaiah 47:14; Ezekiel 24:11; of kindness to enemy Proverbs 25:22.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Exodus

1:13

Leviticus

16:12; 16:12

2 Samuel

14:7; 14:7; 22:9; 22:13

Job

41:13

Psalms

18:9; 18:9; 18:13; 18:14; 18:14; 120:4; 140:11

Proverbs

6:28; 25:22; 26:21

Isaiah

44:19; 44:19; 47:14; 47:14

Ezekiel

1:13; 10:2; 24:11; 24:11

H1513

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Strong's Number H1513 matches the Hebrew גַּחֶלֶת (gaḥeleṯ),
which occurs 18 times in 18 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 16:12

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 16:12 - and take a censer full of coals of fire from the altar before the LORD and a full double handful of finely ground fragrant incense, and bring them inside the veil-canopy.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 14:7

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 14:7 - Now the entire family has risen up against your servant, saying, 'Turn over the one who struck down his brother, so that we can execute him and avenge the death of his brother whom he killed. In so doing we will also destroy the heir.' They want to extinguish my remaining coal, leaving no one on the face of the earth to carry on the name of my husband."

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 22:9

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:9 - Smoke ascended from his nose; fire devoured as it came from his mouth; he hurled down fiery coals.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 22:13

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:13 - From the brightness in front of him came coals of fire.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 41:21

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 41:21 - Its breath sets coals ablaze and a flame shoots from its mouth.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 18:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:8 - Smoke ascended from his nose; fire devoured as it came from his mouth; he hurled down fiery coals.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 18:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:12 - From the brightness in front of him came hail and fiery coals.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 18:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:13 - The LORD thundered in the sky; the sovereign One shouted.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 120:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 120:4 - Here's how! With the sharp arrows of warriors, with arrowheads forged over the hot coals.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 140:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 140:10 - May he rain down fiery coals upon them! May he throw them into the fire! From bottomless pits they will not escape.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 6:28

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 6:28 - Can a man walk on hot coals without scorching his feet?

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 25:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 25:22 - for you will heap coals of fire on his head, and the LORD will reward you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 26:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 26:21 - Like charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, so is a contentious person to kindle strife.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 44:19

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 44:19 - No one thinks to himself, nor do they comprehend or understand and say to themselves: 'I burned half of it in the fire - yes, I baked bread over the coals; I roasted meat and ate it. With the rest of it should I make a disgusting idol? Should I bow down to dry wood?'

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 47:14

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 47:14 - Look, they are like straw, which the fire burns up; they cannot rescue themselves from the heat of the flames. There are no coals to warm them, no firelight to enjoy.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 1:13

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 1:13 - In the middle of the living beings was something like burning coals of fire or like torches. It moved back and forth among the living beings. It was bright, and lightning was flashing out of the fire.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 10:2

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 10:2 - The LORD said to the man dressed in linen, "Go between the wheelwork underneath the cherubim. Fill your hands with burning coals from among the cherubim and scatter them over the city." He went as I watched.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 24:11

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 24:11 - Set the empty pot on the coals, until it becomes hot and its copper glows, until its uncleanness melts within it and its rot is consumed.
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