Original Word: עָשֵׁן
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: `ashen
Pronunciation: aw-shane'
Phonetic Spelling: (aw-shane')
Definition: Smoke
Meaning: smoky

smoking

From ashan; smoky -- smoking.

see HEBREW ashan

Word Origin
from the same as ashan
Definition
smoking
NASB Translation
smoking (1), smoldering (1).

עָשֵׁן adjective smoking; — ׳ע of mountain Exodus 20:18 (Gi Exodus 20:15); plural הָאוּדִים הָעֲשֵׁנִים Isaiah 7:4 the smoking firebrands (dying out; in figure).

Word Origin: Derived from the root עָשַׁן (ʿāšan), which means "to smoke" or "to be angry."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1572 (ἐκκαπνίζω, ekkapnizō): This Greek term means "to smoke out" or "to cause to smoke," and is used in contexts where smoke is a significant element.
• G3710 (καπνός, kapnos): This Greek word translates to "smoke" and is used in the New Testament to describe smoke in both literal and metaphorical senses, similar to the Hebrew usage of עָשֵׁן.

These entries provide a comprehensive understanding of the term עָשֵׁן (ʿāšēn) within the biblical text, highlighting its significance in conveying themes of divine presence, judgment, and the sensory experience of worship.

Usage: This term is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the appearance or characteristic of smoke, often in a metaphorical sense to convey imagery of anger, obscurity, or divine presence.

Context: • The Hebrew word עָשֵׁן (ʿāšēn) appears in contexts where smoke is a significant element, either literally or symbolically. In the ancient Near Eastern context, smoke often signified the presence of the divine, as seen in theophanies where God appears in a cloud or smoke. This imagery is used to convey the majesty and mystery of the divine presence.
• In the Hebrew Bible, smoke is frequently associated with sacrifice and offerings, where the smoke rising from the altar symbolizes the prayers and offerings ascending to God. The term עָשֵׁן can also be used metaphorically to describe anger, as smoke is often linked with fire, which in turn is a common symbol for wrath or judgment.
• The use of עָשֵׁן in biblical texts serves to evoke a sense of awe and reverence, as well as to communicate the intensity of divine emotions or actions. It is a vivid descriptor that enhances the narrative by providing a sensory experience of sight and smell, drawing the reader into the scene.

הָעֲשֵׁנִ֖ים העשנים עָשֵׁ֑ן עשן ‘ā·šên ‘āšên aShen hā‘ăšênîm hā·‘ă·šê·nîm haasheNimInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts