Biblica Analytica
G1714 Greek

ἐμπρήθω

emprēthō

to burn

Lexicon Entry

Definition
to burn
Transliteration
emprēthō
Strong's Number
G1714
Occurrences
1
Semantic Domain
Light & Darkness

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Greek word ἐmpρήθω (emprēthō) is translated to "to burn". Based on its short definition and semantic domain of "Light & Darkness", it appears to be associated with the physical phenomenon of fire or burning. This is a straightforward and literal meaning, with no apparent metaphysical or abstract connotations. Given its single occurrence in the Bible and no further context, it's unclear whether this verb is specifically describing a destructive fire or a purifying one. Without any broader lexical or syntactical details, it's also impossible to determine if the verb is in the active or passive voice, which could affect its meaning. The significance of this word lies in its association with a fundamental human experience: the physical sensation of heat or warmth caused by fire. Beyond this, the precise context of its use in the Bible remains unclear due to the limited information provided.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
G1714
Lemma
ἐμπρήθω
Transliteration
emprēthō
Definition
to burn
Occurrences
1
Model
groq
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence across the text