Greek Word Study · Strong’s G4448
πυρόω
puroō · “to burn”
Used 4 times across 4 books
Definition
πυρόω, -ῶ
(πῦρ) [in LXX chiefly for צָרַף ;]
to set on fire, burn up. In NT always pass.,
1. to be set on fire, to burn: Eph.6:16, 2Pe.3:12; ptcp., glowing, Rev.1:15. Metaphorical, of grief or indignation, 2Co.11:29; of lust, 1Co.7:9.
2. Of metals (cf. Job.22:25, Psa.12:7, Zec.13:9), to be refined or purified by fire: Rev.3:18 (and so in RV, Rev.1:15, but see supr.).†
(πῦρ) [in LXX chiefly for צָרַף ;]
to set on fire, burn up. In NT always pass.,
1. to be set on fire, to burn: Eph.6:16, 2Pe.3:12; ptcp., glowing, Rev.1:15. Metaphorical, of grief or indignation, 2Co.11:29; of lust, 1Co.7:9.
2. Of metals (cf. Job.22:25, Psa.12:7, Zec.13:9), to be refined or purified by fire: Rev.3:18 (and so in RV, Rev.1:15, but see supr.).†
Where it appears
2 Corinthians1
Ephesians1
2 Peter1
Revelation1
In the text
2 Corinthians 11:29Who is weak, and I am not weak? who is offended, and I burn not?Ephesians 6:16Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.2 Peter 3:12Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?Revelation 3:18I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.
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