Original Word: אוּד
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: uwd
Pronunciation: ood
Phonetic Spelling: (ood)
Definition: To bear witness, to testify, to warn, to admonish
Meaning: a poker

firebrand

From an unused root meaning to rake together; a poker (for turning or gathering embers) -- (fire-)brand.

Word Origin
from an unused word
Definition
a brand, firebrand
NASB Translation
brand (1), firebrand (1), firebrands (1).

אוּד noun masculine brand, fire-brand (originally perhaps bent stick used to stir fire) מֻצָּל מִשְּׂרֵפָה ׳א Amos 4:11 = מֵאֵשׁ ׳מ ׳א Zechariah 3:2, plural זַנְבוֺת הָאוּדִים הָעֲשֵׁנִים Isaiah 7:4, stumps of smoking firebrands.

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to rake together.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents in the Strong's Concordance that correspond to the specific Hebrew term אוּד (ʾûḏ) as a poker or firebrand. However, related concepts of fire and burning can be found in Greek terms such as πυρσός (pyrsos • torch) and καίω (kaio • to burn).

Usage: The term אוּד (ʾûḏ) is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a piece of wood that is burning or smoldering, often used metaphorically to describe something that is partially consumed or in a precarious state.

Context: The Hebrew word אוּד (ʾûḏ) appears in the Old Testament primarily in contexts that evoke imagery of fire and burning. It is used metaphorically to describe individuals or groups that are in a state of danger or near destruction, yet not completely consumed. This imagery is powerful in conveying the idea of being saved from imminent peril or judgment.

In the book of Amos 4:11, the prophet uses the term to describe Israel as "a burning stick snatched from the fire," illustrating God's mercy in sparing them from complete destruction despite their sins. Similarly, in Zechariah 3:2, Joshua the high priest is referred to as "a burning stick snatched from the fire," symbolizing his deliverance from accusation and judgment.

The imagery of a smoldering or burning stick is vivid, suggesting both the destructive power of fire and the possibility of rescue and redemption. It serves as a reminder of the precariousness of life and the need for divine intervention.

א֖וּד אוד הָאוּדִ֛ים האודים כְּא֖וּד כאוד ’ūḏ hā’ūḏîm hā·’ū·ḏîm hauDim kə’ūḏ kə·’ūḏ keUd udInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts