G440: ἄνθραξ
ánthrax · “charcoal”
Definition
a live coal
KJV translates it as: coal of fire
Word origin: of uncertain derivation;
Extended definition
ἄνθραξ, -ακος, ὁ
[in LXX chiefly for גֶּחֶל ;]
coal, charcoal: . ἄ. πυρός, a burning coal, Rom.12:20.†
(AS)
[in LXX chiefly for גֶּחֶל ;]
coal, charcoal: . ἄ. πυρός, a burning coal, Rom.12:20.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G440 is translated
- coals ×1
Bible verses with G440 (ánthrax)
Ánthrax appears in 1 verse.
- Romans 12:20
Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.