The meaning of “φλόξ”
Understanding phlóx reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
flame(-ing). - a blaze
φλόξ
flame(-ing). - a blaze
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 16:24 | “And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.” Word: φλόξ (phlóx) | |
| Acts 7:30 | “And when forty years were expired, there appeared to him in the wilderness of mount Sina an angel of the Lord in a flame of fire in a bush.” Word: φλόξ (phlóx) | |
| 2 Thessalonians 1:8 | “In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:” Word: φλόξ (phlóx) | |
| Hebrews 1:7 | “And of the angels he saith, Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire.” Word: φλόξ (phlóx) | |
| Revelation 2:18 | “And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass;” Word: φλόξ (phlóx) |