H181 – uwd – אוּד – a firebrand
- Strong’s ID:
- H181
- Hebrew Word:
- אוּד
- Transliteration:
- ʼûwd / uwd
- Pronunciation:
- ood
- Part of Speech:
- masculine noun
- Etymology:
- from the root verb “אוּד” ('uwd) meaning “to rake together”
- Usage Count:
- 3
- Search:
- Find “uwd” in the Bible (Old Testament)
Equip God’s People Hebrew Lexicon
a firebrand
Word Picture:
The Hebrew word “uwd” is a piece of burning wood pulled from a fire, often used as stoking stick for the very same fire. Similar to the English word “firebrand,” it can also denote a metaphorical element that fuels conflict or power struggles.
The act of being retrieved from the fire can make it symbolic of God rescuing from certain destruction. However, just as the wooden poker can stoke the fire and yet is equally at risk of becoming consumed by it, “uwd” can represent dwindling or unstable power and vulnerability.
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Strong’s Hebrew Lexicon
from an unused root meaning to rake together; a poker (for turning or gathering embers):—(fire-) brand.