FIRE – Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

v. Burn, Burn, Flame, Burn
Gen 19:24 Jehovah rained on .. brimstone and f of
Gen 22:7 Isaac spoke..My father..Behold the fy
Exo 9:23 thunder .. and the f was discharged on the earth
Exo 13:21 in a column of f to enlighten them
Exo 22:6 he who lit the f will pay for what was burned
Exo 32:24 I threw it into the f, and this calf came out
Exo 35:3 ye shall not kindle f in .. your dwellings
Exo 40:38 cloud .. and the f was on it at night
Lev 9:24; 10:2

Fire (Heb. ‘êsh; Gr. púr, purá, púrí‡sis). Burning matter, with or without flame, along with the heat and light it gives off. Because of the difficulty of lighting it, in ancient times lamps were kept burning continuously as an immediate source of fire. When Abraham traveled with Isaac to Mount Moriah to sacrifice his son, he brought fire with him to light the sacrifice (Gen 22:6, 7). Fire was used for cooking, lighting, heating, and refining metals. Since it was a very important item to the ancients, it is frequently mentioned in the scriptures. It is often associated with the presence of God (Gen 15:17; Exo 3:2, 13:21, 22; 19:18; etc.) and plays an important role in symbolic visions of divinity (Eze 1:27 ; Dan 7:9, 10; Rev 1:14; 2:18). God is compared to a consuming or devouring fire (Deu 4:24; Heb 12:29; cf Exo 24:17; Isa 33:14) and a purifying fire (Mal 3:2); even the word of God is compared to fire (Jer 23:29; cf 5:14; 20:9). Just as the Lord punished sinners with fire (Lev 10:2; Num 11:1; 16:35; 2Ki 1:10, 12; Jud_7), he will finally annihilate them with it (Rev 20:9). Fire from heaven expressed God’s acceptance of an offering (Lev 9:24; Jdg 6:21; 2Ch 7:1). Angels are described as “ministers” and as “flames of fire” (Psa 104:4). See Lamp.

Source: Evangelical Bible Dictionary

Latin focus, home. Simultaneous development of heat and light by the combustion of certain bodies, such as firewood, straw, coal. It was used domestically to prepare food, Ex 12, 8-9; 2Ch 35, 13; Lk 24, 42; Jn 21, 9; as heating, Jr 36, 22; Mk 14, 54. To bake the bricks, Gn 11, 3; in the foundry and forge of metals, Ex 32, 24; Is 44, 12; 1 P 1, 7. As purification, to avoid infections they were thrown into f. the clothes of the leper, Lv 13, 52-57.

In the religious life of ancient peoples, fire played a predominant role, it was used in sacrifices to burn the victims.

The Canaanites passed through the f. human victims children, in honor of the god Molech, Lv 18, 21; 20, 2; Dt 12, 31; this rite that was introduced in Israel, despite the prohibitions of the Law, 2 R 16, 3; 21, 6; 23.10; Isa 30, 33; Jer 7, 31; 19, 5; 32, 35; Ez 16, 21. From the earliest biblical times, passing through the patriarchs, and as established by the Law, f. it was fundamental in the rites of adoration to God, Gn 8, 20; Former 29, 18 and 25; Lev 1, 9; Nm 28, 1. On the altar of burnt offerings, f. it had to remain lit and fed daily with wood by the priest, Lv 6, 5-6; likewise, the lamp had to be on permanently, and it had to be fed with olive oil, Ex 27, 20-21; Lev 24, 1-4. Fire is a symbol of the power and greatness of God, as happened in the theophanies, when Yahweh appears to Abraham, Gn 15, 17; he appears to Moses in the burning bush, Ex 3, 2; in the desert, Yahweh guided his people at night, in a column of f., Ex 13, 21-22; 40, 38; Deut 1, 33; Salt 78 (77), 14; 105 (104), 39; Ne 9, 19; Wis 10, 17-18; 18, 3; Isa 4, 5; when the people of Israel were at the foot of Mount Sinai, Yahweh descended to the mountain in f., Ex 19, 18; Dt 5, 24; On the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit was manifested through tongues of fire, Acts 2, 3.

This f. of the theophanies is a feature that is maintained in Jewish apocalyptic and in Christian eschatology, the second coming of Christ, it is said in 2 Thess 1, 18, will be “in the midst of a flame of f.” Also, as punishment after the final judgment, Mt 3, 10; 13, 40-42 and 49-50; 25, 41; Mark 9, 43-48; Lk 3, 9; 17, 28-30; Jn 15, 6; Rev 20, 9-10 and 14-15. Gaal, I reject. Son of Obed, who led a revolt of those from Shechem against King Abimelek, who did not reside in this city and had Zebul as his lieutenant there. The sovereign put down the rebellion, and Zebul expelled G. and his followers from the city of Shechem, Jc 9, 26-41.

Digital Bible Dictionary, Grupo C Service & Design Ltda., Colombia, 2003

Source: Digital Bible Dictionary

The word fire is used for the first time in Scripture in Gen 19:24. Before the flood, Tubalcain (Gen 4:22) was the father of the blacksmiths. In the account of the Abrahamic covenant (Gen 15:17) there is an account of a smoking furnace and a fiery torch. In the institution of the Aaronic priestly ceremonies, God sent fire from heaven to consume the first offering (Lev 9:24) to show acceptance of him. This fire was to be kept up constantly (Lev 6:9). When Aaron’s two sons, Nadab and Abihu, offered strange fire, probably while drunk (Lev 10:1, Lev 10:9-10), God’s fiery judgment descended upon them and destroyed them. The final destination of God’s enemies is the lake of fire (Rev 19:20; Rev 20:10, Rev 20:14). One day this world will be consumed by fire (2Pe 3:7-12).

God uses fire not only for judgment but also for testing (1Co 3:12-15). The glory of God is accompanied by fire (Eze 1:27). Seraphim are fiery creatures (Isa 6:2) as are the fiery serpents of Num 21:6 (from the same Heb. verb saraph, to burn). Our Lord is described as having eyes like a flame of fire, suggesting his work of judgment (Rev 1:14). Fire is used to refine gold and to cleanse us (Mal 3:2).

Source: Hispanic World Bible Dictionary

A symbol of the presence of God: (Eze 1:27), of the Holy Spirit: (Acts 2); a form of judgment: (Gen 19:24, Mat 25:46, Rev 1:14); and a symbol of proof: (1Co 3:12-15, 2 Pet.3).

Christian Bible Dictionary
Dr. J. Dominguez

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Source: Christian Bible Dictionary

Combustion that produces heat and light, sometimes with flames. Most early religions used f. as part of their ceremonies, relating it to the sun, source of life and energy. Necessary to cook food, to warm up in times of cold and light at night, an f was maintained. lit in pagan temples, which served the entire community. In the religion of the Hebrews there was a multiplicity of uses for f., especially in sacrifices.

There is no biblical record of how the Israelites produced f., but it is likely that the method used in the desert was somewhat laborious. Perhaps that is why it was forbidden to turn on f. on the Sabbath (Exo 35:3). Already in Canaan, it was possible for them to make †¢charcoal, due to the abundance of trees (†œCoal for embers, and firewood for f.† ). The custom was to leave some burning coals in the house to renew the f. when needed. Other materials are mentioned, such as stubble, straw, thorns, stubble, etc. (Isa 5:24; Isa 33:12; Joe 2:5). Dried animal excrement was also used as fuel (Eze 4:15).
F. the term is used to convey the idea of ​​the presence of God, who is †œf. consumer† (Deu 4:24). “The angel of Jehovah” appeared to Moses “in a flame of f. in the midst of a bush† (Exo 3:2). God led the people of Israel by night “in a column of f.” (Exo 13:21; Num 14:14). “And the appearance of the glory of Jehovah was like a f. burning on the top of the mount, in the sight of the children of Israel† (Exo 24:17). At the inauguration of the †¢temple †œall the children of Israel saw the f. and the glory of Jehovah over the house† (2Ch 7:3). The Lord Jesus is the one who baptizes “with the Holy Spirit and f.” (Mat 3:11). That is why on the day of †¢Pentecost to the disciples †œdistributed tongues appeared to them, as of f., settling on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit† (Acts 2:3-4).
én the f is used. to communicate the idea of ​​judgment. The first mention made of something related to f. it is in Gen 3:24, where it speaks of “a flaming sword that turned every way, to guard the tree of life† How the f. to melt metals, separating the dross from the valuable elements (“But he knows my way, he will try me and I will come out as gold”), the word serves to point to a process by which separation is made between good and bad. Thus, the apostle Paul points out that “each one’s work will become manifest; because the day will declare it, because by f. will be revealed; and the work of each one whatever, the f. he will prove it † (1Co 3:13).
view of the destructive capacity of f. the term is used as a figure to indicate destruction and calamity. Very frequently it is related to the wrath of God, who says: “Because f. it is kindled in my anger, and it will burn to the depths of Sheol; he will devour the earth and its fruits, and will burn the foundations of the mountains † (Deu 32:22). Ps 21: 9 says: † œThe Lord will destroy them in his wrath, and f. he will consume them †. The custom of burning garbage and refuse (†¢Hinom) is used to illustrate the final destination of the wicked, hell, the †œf. that cannot be quenched, where their worm does not die, and the f. it never goes out† (Mar 9:43-44). †¢Satan himself is destined †œto the lake of f.† (Rev 20:10-15). †¢Coal. †¢Hell.

Source: Christian Bible Dictionary

type, type

see, ETERNAL PUNISHMENT

vet, The first use of fire in the Bible is implied in the account of the sacrifice of Cain and Abel (Gen. 4:3). No nation has yet been known that has not known the use of fire; what is unknown is who taught it to men. Ancient peoples had many legends about this. According to Greek mythology, Prometheus, having snatched fire from heaven from Zeus, was chained to a rock for all eternity. Fire is evidently indispensable to man (Eccl. 39:26). It is used for various activities: (Gen. 4:22), for food preparation (Ex. 16:23; Is. 44:16), for heating (Jer. 36:22; Jn. 18:18; Acts 28 :two). Burnt offerings offered to Jehovah had to be totally consumed by fire (Gen. 8:20). It was as if the fire made the sacrifice rise up to God; it was said, metaphorically, to be a soothing odor to Jehovah (Gen. 8:21). He who offered a sacrifice lit the fire (Gen. 22:6). Moses offered burnt offerings on the altar he erected (Ex. 40:29). At the end of the ceremony of consecration of Aaron and his sons to the priesthood, the fire of Jehovah fell on the sacrifice, consuming it totally (Lev. 9:24); God had accepted the offering and manifested his glory. The fire on the altar was never to be extinguished (Lev. 6:9-13). At the inauguration of the Temple and the new altar, fire came down from heaven, consuming the sacrifice (2 Chron. 7:1). On other occasions, God also manifested his approval with fire from heaven consuming the burnt offering (Judges 6:21; 1 Kings 18:23, 24; 1 Chron….

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