Definition
πύρωσις, -εως, ἡ
(πυρόω), [in LXX: Proverbs 27:21 (כּוּר), Amos 4:9 (שְׁדֵפָה) * ;]
1. a burning: Revelation 18:9, 18.
2. a refining or trial by fire: metaphorically, 1 Peter 4:12.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
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- 1 Peter 4:12πυρώσει · fieryBeloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you.
- Revelation 18:9πυρώσεως · the fire that consumesThen the kings of the earth who committed sexual immorality and lived in luxury with her will weep and wail at the sight of the smoke rising from the fire that consumes her.
- Revelation 18:18πυρώσεως · the fire that consumes…and cry out at the sight of the smoke rising from the fire that consumes her. “What city was ever like this great city?” they will exclaim.