Brand

BRAND In the double signification of an object on fire and of objects used to feed a fire. The first meaning is expressed by 'udh, "a bent stick" for stirring fire (Amos 4:11; Zechariah 3:2; compare Isaiah 7:4); the second by lappidh, in Judges 15:4,5. A third meaning is found in ziqah, 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".  1915.