Kâvâh — H3554

Definition

verb

properly, to prick or penetrate; hence, to blister (as smarting or eating into)

1. to burn, scorch, brand
1. (Niphal) to be burned, be scorched

Usually translated as

burn

Origin

a primitive root

Greek equivalents

• aposkeuázō (G643)
• katakaíō (G2618)
• sbénnymi (G4570)

Occurrences

Kâvâh occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Proverbs (1), Isaiah (1)

• Proverbs 6:28 — Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned (תִכָּוֶֽינָה)?
• Isaiah 43:2 — When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned (תִכָּוֶ֔ה); neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.