The meaning of “πυρόω”
Understanding pyróō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
burn, fiery, be on fire, try. - to kindle, i.e. (passively) to be ignited, glow (literally), be refined (by implication)...
πυρόω
burn, fiery, be on fire, try. - to kindle, i.e. (passively) to be ignited, glow (literally), be refined (by implication), or (figuratively) to be inflamed (with anger, grief, lust)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Corinthians 7:9 | “But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.” Word: πυρόω (pyróō) | |
| 2 Corinthians 11:29 | “Who is weak, and I am not weak? who is offended, and I burn not?” Word: πυρόω (pyróō) | |
| Ephesians 6:16 | “Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.” Word: πυρόω (pyróō) | |
| 2 Peter 3:12 | “Looking 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?” Word: πυρόω (pyróō) | |
| Revelation 3:18 | “I 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.” Word: πυρόω (pyróō) |