Bible Encyclopedias
Brand
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
In the double signification of an object on fire and of objects used to feed a fire. The first meaning is expressed by אוּד , 'ūdh , "a bent stick" for stirring fire (Amos 4:11; Zechariah 3:2; compare Isaiah 7:4 ); the second by לפיד , lappı̄dh , in Judges 15:4 , Judges 15:5 . A third meaning is found in זיקה , zı̄ḳāh , indicating the brand as a spreader of fire (Proverbs 26:18 ).
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Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Brand'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/isb/b/brand.html. 1915.