"a mass or heap of live coals, Jn. 18:18; 21:9"
Definition and meaning
a mass or heap of live coals, Jn. 18:18; 21:9
In the original Greek the word is written: ἀνθρακιά
Historical context
John wrote for an audience familiar with both Jewish Scripture and Greek philosophy. The logos — the Word — was a term Greek philosophers used for the rational principle underlying the universe. John takes that concept and says: that logos became a person and lived among us. Crucifixion was the Roman execution method designed to maximize public humiliation, reserved for slaves and rebels.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of anthrakia (G439) across the King James Bible.
And the servants and officers stood there, who had made a fire of coals; for it was cold: and they warmed themselves: and Peter stood with them, and warmed himself.
As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread.
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Common questions
Strong's G439 (anthrakia) is a Greek word that means: a mass or heap of live coals, Jn. 18:18; 21:9 It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.
The word anthrakia (G439) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G439 is anthrakia, a Greek word defined as: a mass or heap of live coals, Jn. 18:18; 21:9. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
anthrakia is a Greek word found in the New Testament.