πυρόω

puroōVerbG4448

to burn

From: from G4442 (πῦρ);

Short Definition

to kindle, i.e. (passively) to be ignited, glow (literally), be refined (by implication), or (figuratively) to be inflamed (with anger, grief, lust)

Full Lexicon Entry

to set on fire, burn up. In NT always pass.
1.to be set on fire, to burn
2.Of metals (cf.
LXX Usage: chiefly for צָרַף

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

6 times

Appears 6 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Revelation
2
1 Corinthians
1
2 Corinthians
1
2 Peter
1
Ephesians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 7:9
  • 2 Corinthians 11:29
  • 2 Peter 3:12
  • Ephesians 6:16
  • Revelation 1:15

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