Original Word: בְּעֵרָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: b`erah
Pronunciation: beh-ay-RAW
Phonetic Spelling: (be-ay-raw')
Definition: Beerah
Meaning: a burning

fire

From ba'ar; a burning -- fire.

see HEBREW ba'ar

Word Origin
from baar
Definition
a burning
NASB Translation
fire (1).

בְּעֵרָה noun feminine burning, only ׳הַבּ as accusative of congnate meaning with verb הִבְעִיר Exodus 22:5.

Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּעַר (ba'ar), which means "to burn" or "to consume with fire."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G4442 (πῦρ, pyr), which means "fire." This Greek term is used extensively in the New Testament to describe literal fire, as well as metaphorical uses such as the fire of judgment or the Holy Spirit's purifying presence.

Usage: This term is used in the context of describing a burning or consuming fire, often in a metaphorical or literal sense. It is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible.

Context: • The Hebrew word בְּעֵרָה (Be'erah) is a noun that conveys the concept of burning or consuming by fire. It is derived from the root בָּעַר (ba'ar), which is commonly used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the act of burning or consuming, whether it be in the context of offerings, destruction, or purification.
• In the biblical narrative, fire often symbolizes God's presence, judgment, or purification. The concept of burning is significant in various sacrificial rites and divine encounters, where fire represents both the destructive and purifying power of God.
• Although בְּעֵרָה itself is not a frequently occurring term, its root and related forms are integral to understanding the biblical symbolism of fire. The imagery of fire as a consuming force is prevalent throughout the scriptures, illustrating both the wrath and the holiness of God.

הַבְּעֵרָֽה׃ הבערה׃ hab·bə·‘ê·rāh habbə‘êrāh habbeeRahInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts