UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

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ἄνθραξ

MainId: 000443000000000

Version: 0

HasAramaic: False

InLXX: True

AlphaPos: α

StrongCodes: G0440

BaseForms:

1. BaseFormID: 000443001000000

   PartsOfSpeech: noun, m.

   Inflections:

   1. Lemma: ἄνθραξ

      BaseFormIndex: 1

      Realizations: -ακος

   RelatedLemmas: {'Word': 'ἀνθρακιά', 'Meanings': []}

   LEXMeanings:

   1. LEXID: 000443001001000

      LEXIsBiblicalTerm: M

      LEXEntryCode: 3.67

      LEXIndent: 0

      LEXDomains: Plants

      LEXSubDomains: Wood and Wood Products

      LEXSenses:

      1. LanguageCode: en

         LastEdited: 2021-08-09 14:13:55

         Glosses: charcoal

         Comments: ἄνθραξ occurs in the NT only in {S:04501202000032} in the adage ἄνθρακας πυρὸς σωρεύσεις ἐπὶ τὴν κεφαλὴν αὐτοῦ ‘heap coals of fire on his head.’ This idiomatic expression probably refers to making someone blush with shame and remorse (see {D:25.199}).|In rendering ἄνθρακας πυρός it is not necessary to use a word which specifically refers to ‘flaming charcoal.’ What is important is that the embers be understood as ‘fiery embers’ or ‘hot ashes’ or ‘burning ashes.’

      LEXReferences: ROM 12:20