יְקוֹד (ye.qod)
ye.qod
burning
H:N-MQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
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Word Overview
The Hebrew word yeqod, appearing only in Isaiah 10:16, denotes a burning or combustion. Its rarity in Scripture highlights its specific use to describe the destructive fire that consumes Assyria’s army. The term evokes the intense heat and light of a blaze, serving as a vivid metaphor for divine judgment.
Lexical sources identify it as an Aramaic equivalent to yeqeda, reinforcing its meaning as active burning. In Isaiah, this imagery underscores God’s power to destroy enemies not through human might, but through sudden, overwhelming force. The word captures the finality of destruction, leaving no room for survival or recovery.
Its single occurrence emphasizes the unique nature of this judgment. Unlike general terms for fire, yeqod specifies a consuming, purifying blaze that annihilates opposition. This precise language reinforces the theological point that God’s power is both decisive and absolute in defending His people.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word yeqod appears just once in the Hebrew Bible, found in Isaiah 10:16. It describes a sudden, consuming fire that God uses to defend His people against overwhelming odds. This imagery reminds us that divine justice is both powerful and precise, acting with finality to protect the vulnerable.
When you face situations where human strength seems insufficient, this verse offers comfort. It shows that God does not rely on our resources but acts decisively on our behalf. The burning fire symbolizes His absolute authority over chaos and evil, ensuring that those who oppress others will not go unpunished.
This rare term invites trust in God’s timing and power. You can rest knowing that He sees injustice and responds with holy fervor. His protection is not passive; it is active, intense, and completely effective for those who seek refuge in Him.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- like/ [the] burning of1×
- a burning1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- כִּ/יק֥וֹד1×
- יְקֹ֖ד1×
Key Verses
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Isaiah 10:16
Therefore the Lord, Yahweh of Armies, will send among his fat ones leanness; and under his glory a burning will be kindled like the burning of fire.
This occurrence uses yeqod to describe the divine fire that consumes Assyria's elite forces, highlighting God's decisive judgment against pride and oppression.