ΕΣΧΑΡΑ, εσχαρα
ESCHARA, eschara
Sounds Like: es-KHA-ra
Translations: hearth, altar, a hearth, an altar, a fireplace, a brazier
From the root: ΕΣΧΑΡΑ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a hearth or a fireplace, often used for cooking or warmth. In a religious context, it can also denote an altar, particularly one used for sacrifices, or a brazier for burning incense. It generally describes a raised platform or structure for fire.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G2074 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
From the same root
Below are all other words in our texts that we've cataloged as being from the same root, ΕΣΧΑΡΑ.
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- ΕΣΧΑΡΑΣ — of a hearth, of an altar, of a brazier, of a fireplace, of a portable grate
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