j-dh-w

Description

The Arabic root جذو (j-dh-w) conveys the core meaning of a trunk, stump, or piece of wood, particularly one that is burning or smoldering. In its Quranic usage, it appears in the word جذوة (jadhwah), referring to a firebrand or burning piece of wood, which relates to the story of Moses seeing a fire and hoping to bring back an ember or flame to provide warmth and light for his family. This root emphasizes the practical, physical aspect of fire as manifested in burning wood, serving as a natural element that provides guidance and sustenance in the narrative.