Greek Word Study

The meaning of πυρά

Understanding pyrá reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

fire. - a fire (concretely)

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πυρά

Phoneticpoo-rah'
Transliterationpyrá
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

fire. - a fire (concretely)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Acts 28:2

And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold.

Word: πυρά (pyrá)
Acts 28:3

And when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks, and laid them on the fire, there came a viper out of the heat, and fastened on his hand.

Word: πυρά (pyrá)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
Acts
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