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פֶּחָם H6352
H6352 is the Hebrew word פֶּחָם, transliterated pechâm and said peh-khawm'. The King James Version most often renders it coals.
What it means
a coal, whether charred or live.
Where it comes from
perhaps from an unused root probably meaning to be black.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: coals.
Verses using פֶּחָם
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Proverbs 26:21 · KJV
As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
Isaiah 44:12 · KJV
The smith with the tongs both worketh in the coals, and fashioneth it with hammers, and worketh it with the strength of his arms: yea, he is hungry, and his strength faileth: he drinketh no water, and is faint.
Isaiah 54:16 · KJV
Behold, I have created the smith that bloweth the coals in the fire, and that bringeth forth an instrument for his work; and I have created the waster to destroy.
Common questions
What does Strong's H6352 mean?
H6352 is the Hebrew word פֶּחָם (pechâm), meaning a coal, whether charred or live.
How is H6352 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it coals (3 times).
How many times does H6352 appear in the Bible?
פֶּחָם (pechâm) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H6352 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: perhaps from an unused root probably meaning to be black.
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