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a flame consumed the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/106.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Fire fell upon their followers; a flame consumed the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/106.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Fire also broke out in their company; the flame burned up the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/106.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then fire blazed through their company; flames consumed the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/106.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And a fire was kindled in their company; the flame burned up the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/106.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />A fire was kindled in their company; The flame burned up the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/106.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And a fire blazed up in their company; The flame consumed the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/106.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And a fire blazed up in their company; The flame consumed the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/106.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And a fire blazed up in their company; The flame consumed the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/106.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And a fire burned up in their company; The flame consumed the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/106.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And a fire broke out in their company; The flame consumed the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/106.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Fire blazed throughout their assembly; flames consumed the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/106.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Fire blazed throughout their assembly; flames consumed the wicked. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/106.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And a fire was kindled in their company; The flame burned up the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/106.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Then fire broke out and destroyed all of their followers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/106.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And a fire was kindled in their company; the flame burned up the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/106.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />A fire broke out among their followers. Flames burned up wicked people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/106.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />fire came down on their followers and burned up those wicked people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/106.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then a fire burned among their company, a flame that set the wicked ablaze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/106.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then fire blazed through their company; flames consumed the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/106.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Fire burned their group; the flames scorched the wicked. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/106.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />A fire was kindled in their company. The flame burned up the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/106.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And a fire was kindled in their company; the flame burned up the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/106.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />A fire was kindled in their company. The flame burned up the wicked. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/106.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And fire burns among their company, "" A flame sets the wicked on fire.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/106.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And fire burneth among their company, A flame setteth on fire the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/106.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And a fire will be kindled in their assembly; the flame will burn up the unjust.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/106.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And a fire was kindled in their congregation: the flame burned the wicked. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/106.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 105:18>And a fire broke out in their congregation. A flame burned up the sinners.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/106.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Against their company the fire blazed; flames consumed the wicked. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/106.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Fire also broke out in their company; the flame burned up the wicked.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/106.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And a fire was kindled in their company; the flame burned up the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/106.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />A fire was kindled in their assemblies and a flame burned up the evil ones.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/106.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And a fire was kindled in their company; The flame burned up the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/106.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And a fire was kindled in their congregation, and a flame burnt up the sinners.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/106-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=13411" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/106.htm">Give Thanks to the LORD, for He is Good</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">17</span>The earth opened up and swallowed Dathan; it covered the assembly of Abiram. <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/784.htm" title="784: ’êš (N-cs) -- A fire. A primitive word; fire.">Then fire</a> <a href="/hebrew/1197.htm" title="1197: wat·tiḇ·‘ar- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To kindle, consume, to be, brutish. A primitive root; to kindle, i.e. Consume; also to be(-come) brutish.">blazed</a> <a href="/hebrew/5712.htm" title="5712: ba·‘ă·ḏā·ṯām (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 3mp) -- Congregation. Feminine of ed in the original sense of fixture; a stated assemblage.">through their company;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3852.htm" title="3852: le·hā·ḇāh (N-fs) -- Flame, blade. Or lahebeth; feminine of lahab, and meaning the same.">flames</a> <a href="/hebrew/3857.htm" title="3857: tə·la·hêṭ (V-Piel-Imperf-3fs) -- To blaze up, flame. A primitive root; properly, to lick, i.e. to blaze.">consumed</a> <a href="/hebrew/7563.htm" title="7563: rə·šā·‘îm (Adj-mp) -- Wicked, criminal. From rasha'; morally wrong; concretely, an bad person.">the wicked.</a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>At Horeb they made a calf and worshiped a molten image.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/16-35.htm">Numbers 16:35</a></span><br />And fire came forth from the LORD and consumed the 250 men who were offering the incense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/16-31.htm">Numbers 16:31-33</a></span><br />As soon as Moses had finished saying all this, the ground beneath them split open, / and the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them and their households—all Korah’s men and all their possessions. / They went down alive into Sheol with all they owned. The earth closed over them, and they vanished from the assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/26-10.htm">Numbers 26:10</a></span><br />And the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them along with Korah, whose followers died when the fire consumed 250 men. They serve as a warning sign.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/11-6.htm">Deuteronomy 11:6</a></span><br />and what He did in the midst of all the Israelites to Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab the Reubenite, when the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them, their households, their tents, and every living thing that belonged to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jude/1-11.htm">Jude 1:11</a></span><br />Woe to them! They have traveled the path of Cain; they have rushed headlong into the error of Balaam; they have perished in Korah’s rebellion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-10.htm">1 Corinthians 10:10</a></span><br />And do not complain, as some of them did, and were killed by the destroying angel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-6.htm">1 Corinthians 10:6</a></span><br />These things took place as examples to keep us from craving evil things as they did.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/12-29.htm">Hebrews 12:29</a></span><br />“For our God is a consuming fire.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/11-5.htm">Revelation 11:5</a></span><br />If anyone wants to harm them, fire proceeds from their mouths and devours their enemies. In this way, anyone who wants to harm them must be killed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/2-6.htm">2 Peter 2:6</a></span><br />if He condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah to destruction, reducing them to ashes as an example of what is coming on the ungodly;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/2-15.htm">2 Peter 2:15</a></span><br />They have left the straight way and wandered off to follow the way of Balaam son of Beor, who loved the wages of wickedness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-33.htm">Matthew 23:33</a></span><br />You snakes! You brood of vipers! How will you escape the sentence of hell?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/16-24.htm">Luke 16:24</a></span><br />So he cried out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue. For I am in agony in this fire.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/33-14.htm">Isaiah 33:14</a></span><br />The sinners in Zion are afraid; trembling grips the ungodly: “Who of us can dwell with a consuming fire? Who of us can dwell with everlasting flames?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/66-15.htm">Isaiah 66:15-16</a></span><br />For behold, the LORD will come with fire—His chariots are like a whirlwind—to execute His anger with fury and His rebuke with flames of fire. / For by fire and by His sword, the LORD will execute judgment on all flesh, and many will be slain by the LORD.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And a fire was kindled in their company; the flame burned up the wicked.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/16-35.htm">Numbers 16:35-40,46</a></b></br> And there came out a fire from the LORD, and consumed the two hundred and fifty men that offered incense… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hebrews/12-29.htm">Hebrews 12:29</a></b></br> For our God <i>is</i> a consuming fire.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/18-8.htm">Blazed</a> <a href="/psalms/105-33.htm">Broke</a> <a href="/psalms/102-3.htm">Burned</a> <a href="/psalms/97-3.htm">Burneth</a> <a href="/psalms/106-17.htm">Company</a> <a href="/psalms/104-35.htm">Consumed</a> <a href="/psalms/105-39.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/psalms/104-4.htm">Flame</a> <a href="/psalms/104-4.htm">Flames</a> <a href="/psalms/49-13.htm">Followers</a> <a href="/psalms/78-21.htm">Kindled</a> <a href="/psalms/97-4.htm">Lighted</a> <a href="/psalms/106-6.htm">Sinners</a> <a href="/psalms/106-16.htm">Tents</a> <a href="/psalms/104-35.htm">Wicked</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/118-12.htm">Blazed</a> <a href="/psalms/106-29.htm">Broke</a> <a href="/psalms/106-40.htm">Burned</a> <a href="/isaiah/9-18.htm">Burneth</a> <a href="/psalms/109-10.htm">Company</a> <a href="/psalms/119-20.htm">Consumed</a> <a href="/psalms/118-12.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-8.htm">Flame</a> <a href="/psalms/140-10.htm">Flames</a> <a href="/mark/4-10.htm">Followers</a> <a href="/psalms/106-40.htm">Kindled</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-28.htm">Lighted</a> <a href="/psalms/119-53.htm">Sinners</a> <a href="/psalms/106-25.htm">Tents</a> <a href="/psalms/106-29.htm">Wicked</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 106</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/106-1.htm">The psalmist exhorts to praise God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/106-4.htm">He prays for pardon of sin, as God pardoned the fathers</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/106-7.htm">The story of the people's rebellion, and God's mercy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">47. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/106-47.htm">He concludes with prayer and praise</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/106.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/106.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Then fire blazed through their company;</b><br>This phrase refers to the divine judgment that came upon the Israelites during their wilderness journey. The "fire" symbolizes God's wrath and judgment, often depicted in the Old Testament as a consuming force. This event is linked to the rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram as described in <a href="/numbers/16.htm">Numbers 16</a>. The "company" refers to those who joined in the rebellion against Moses and Aaron, challenging their God-given authority. The fire serves as a reminder of God's holiness and the seriousness of sin, particularly rebellion against His appointed leaders.<p><b>flames consumed the wicked.</b><br>The "flames" here continue the imagery of divine judgment. The term "consumed" indicates total destruction, emphasizing the completeness of God's judgment against sin. The "wicked" refers specifically to those who opposed God's order and leadership, aligning themselves with Korah's rebellion. This serves as a warning to the Israelites and to all believers about the consequences of disobedience and rebellion against God. The event foreshadows the ultimate judgment that will come upon the wicked at the end of the age, as seen in passages like <a href="/revelation/20-15.htm">Revelation 20:15</a>. It also points to the need for a mediator, fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who intercedes on behalf of humanity to avert the wrath of God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God who were delivered from Egypt and wandered in the wilderness. They are the primary audience and subject of <a href="/bsb/psalms/106.htm">Psalm 106</a>, which recounts their history and failures.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/k/korah's_rebellion.htm">Korah's Rebellion</a></b><br>This event is referenced in <a href="/psalms/106-18.htm">Psalm 106:18</a>, where Korah, along with Dathan and Abiram, led a rebellion against Moses and Aaron, challenging their leadership (Numbers 16). The rebellion resulted in divine judgment.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wilderness.htm">The Wilderness</a></b><br>The setting for much of Israel's journey and rebellion, including the incident of Korah's rebellion.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses_and_aaron.htm">Moses and Aaron</a></b><br>Leaders of the Israelites during the Exodus and wilderness period. They were the targets of Korah's rebellion.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/god's_judgment.htm">God's Judgment</a></b><br>The fire that consumed the wicked is a direct act of divine judgment against rebellion and sin.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_seriousness_of_rebellion_against_god.htm">The Seriousness of Rebellion Against God</a></b><br>Rebellion against God's appointed leaders is ultimately rebellion against God Himself. This passage reminds us of the importance of respecting God's order and authority.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_sin.htm">The Consequences of Sin</a></b><br>The fire that consumed the wicked serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of sin. It calls us to examine our lives and repent of any rebellion against God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_holiness_and_justice.htm">God's Holiness and Justice</a></b><br>God's response to Korah's rebellion highlights His holiness and justice. We are called to approach God with reverence and awe, recognizing His righteous standards.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a></b><br>Obedience to God's commands and respect for His appointed leaders are crucial for maintaining a right relationship with Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_mercy_and_forgiveness.htm">God's Mercy and Forgiveness</a></b><br>While this passage focuses on judgment, the broader context of <a href="/bsb/psalms/106.htm">Psalm 106</a> emphasizes God's enduring mercy and willingness to forgive those who repent.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_106.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 106</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_the_manger_clean_without_oxen.htm">What does 'eyes like a flame of fire' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_psalm_18_7-15's_events.htm">How can the cosmic upheavals in Psalm 18:7-15 be reconciled with the lack of historical or scientific evidence for such events?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_evidence_of_israelite_child_sacrifice.htm">Psalm 106:37 speaks of sacrificing children to demons--what non-biblical evidence supports or contradicts the claim that Israelites practiced child sacrifice?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_explain_'tongues_of_fire'.htm">How can 'tongues of fire' (Acts 2:3) be scientifically or physically explained?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/106.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 18.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And a fire was kindled in their company</span> (see <a href="/numbers/16-35.htm">Numbers 16:35, 40</a>; <a href="/numbers/26-10.htm">Numbers 26:10</a>). <span class="cmt_word">The flame burned up the wicked.</span> Korah and his "company" were more "wicked" than Dathan, Abiram, and their followers, since they had received a favour from God which ought to have satisfied them (<a href="/numbers/16-9.htm">Numbers 16:9, 10</a>), and since they ought to have been better instructed in the Law than ordinary Israelites. Hence Korah alone is mentioned in <a href="/jude/1-11.htm">Jude 1:11</a>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/106-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Then fire</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֥שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(’êš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_784.htm">Strong's 784: </a> </span><span class="str2">A fire</span><br /><br /><span class="word">blazed</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתִּבְעַר־</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tiḇ·‘ar-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1197.htm">Strong's 1197: </a> </span><span class="str2">To kindle, consume, to be, brutish</span><br /><br /><span class="word">through their company;</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּעֲדָתָ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(ba·‘ă·ḏā·ṯām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5712.htm">Strong's 5712: </a> </span><span class="str2">A stated assemblage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">flames</span><br /><span class="heb">לֶ֝הָבָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(le·hā·ḇāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3852.htm">Strong's 3852: </a> </span><span class="str2">A flash, a sharply polished blade, point of a, weapon</span><br /><br /><span class="word">consumed</span><br /><span class="heb">תְּלַהֵ֥ט</span> <span class="translit">(tə·la·hêṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3857.htm">Strong's 3857: </a> </span><span class="str2">To blaze up, flame</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the wicked.</span><br /><span class="heb">רְשָׁעִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(rə·šā·‘îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7563.htm">Strong's 7563: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wrong, an, bad person</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/106-18.htm">Psalm 106:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/106-18.htm">Psalm 106:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/106-18.htm">Psalm 106:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/106-18.htm">Psalm 106:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/106-18.htm">Psalm 106:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/106-18.htm">Psalm 106:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/106-18.htm">Psalm 106:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/106-18.htm">Psalm 106:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/106-18.htm">Psalm 106:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/106-18.htm">Psalm 106:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/106-18.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 106:18 A fire was kindled in their company (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/106-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 106:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 106:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/106-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 106:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 106:19" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>