Definition
a primitive root; to catch fire
Traditional renderings: burn, kindle.
Traditional renderings: burn, kindle.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders שָׂלַק:
- ἀνάπτωanaptō“to set fire”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- Psalm 78:21נִשְּׂקָ֣ה · was kindledTherefore the LORD heard and was filled with wrath; so a fire was kindled against Jacob, and His anger flared against Israel,
- Isaiah 44:15יַשִּׂ֖יק · he kindles a fireIt serves as fuel for man. He takes some of it to warm himself, and he kindles a fire and bakes his bread. He also fashions it into a god and worships it; he makes an idol and bows down to it.
- Ezekiel 39:9וְ֠הִשִּׂיקוּ · and burn upThen those who dwell in the cities of Israel will go out, kindle fires, and burn up the weapons—the bucklers and shields, the bows and arrows, the clubs and spears. For seven years they will use them for fuel.