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אֶשָּׁא (esh)

esh

fire

H0785 · Hebrew · Old Testament · 1 verses

A:N-F

Quick Reference

Language
Biblical Hebrew
Testament
Old Testament
Occurrences
1 verses
Root
—
Part of speech
A:N-F

Word Overview

The Aramaic noun eshsha denotes fire, serving as the direct equivalent of the Hebrew word esh. This form appears only once in the biblical text, specifically within the Book of Daniel, reflecting the linguistic shift to Aramaic in that section of Scripture.

In Daniel 7:11, the term is part of a vivid vision describing the judgment of a boastful king. The text states that the beast was slain and its body destroyed by fire. Here, eshsha functions as the instrument of divine verdict, emphasizing the finality and power of God’s authority over earthly kingdoms.

Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).

What This Word Means for Your Faith

The word for fire here appears in a moment of intense judgment within Daniel’s vision. It describes the final destruction of a powerful beast that spoke arrogant words against God. This image reminds us that no earthly power, no matter how intimidating or boastful, stands above divine authority.

For your life today, this serves as a comfort. When you face situations where justice seems delayed or evil appears to triumph, remember that God sees the end from the beginning. His verdict is final, and He holds all history in His hands. You can rest in the certainty that truth will prevail.

How it's translated

How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.

  • fire1×

Forms in the text

The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.

  • אֶשָּֽׁא\׃1×

Key Verses

  • Daniel 7:11
    “I watched at that time because of the voice of the arrogant words which the horn spoke. I watched even until the animal was slain, and its body destroyed, and it was given to be burned with fire.

    This verse uses the word to describe the physical destruction of the beast, highlighting it as the instrument of God's final judgment on arrogance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is this word in Aramaic instead of Hebrew?

The Book of Daniel contains sections written in Aramaic, the international language of that era. This specific form appears only once in Daniel 7:11 as part of a vision given to the prophet about future kingdoms.

What does this fire represent?

In this context, the fire is not just a physical element but a symbol of God’s sovereign power to judge and remove oppressive earthly powers. It signifies the end of arrogance and the establishment of God's eternal kingdom.

How does this relate to Christian hope?

Christians see this as a foreshadowing of the final judgment where all evil is removed. It assures believers that God’s justice will ultimately prevail, offering hope in times of injustice or fear.

Every Occurrence (1 verses across 1 books)

Daniel 1 verse
Daniel 7:11

“I watched at that time because of the voice of the arrogant words which the horn spoke. I watched even until the…