πυρόωpyróō
to set on fire, burn up.
Greek (New Testament) · G4448
Meanings
In NT always passive
1. to be set on fire, to burn: Ephesians 6:16, 2 Peter 3:12; participle, glowing, Revelation 1:15. Metaph., of grief or indignation, 2 Corinthians 11:29; of lust, 1 Corinthians 7:9.
2. Of metals (cf. Job 22:25, Psalms 12:7, Zechariah 13:9), to be refined or purified by fire: Revelation 3:18 (and so in RV, Revelation 1:15, but see above).
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 6 times in the Bible.
- 1 Corinthians 7:9 But if they can’t control themselves, they should go ahead and marry. It’s better to marry than to burn with lust.
- 2 Corinthians 11:29 Who is weak without my feeling that weakness? Who is led astray, and I do not burn with anger?
- Ephesians 6:16 In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil.
- 2 Peter 3:12 looking forward to the day of God and hurrying it along. On that day, he will set the heavens on fire, and the elements will melt away in the flames.
- Revelation 1:15 His feet were like polished bronze refined in a furnace, and his voice thundered like mighty ocean waves.
- Revelation 3:18 So I advise you to buy gold from me—gold that has been purified by fire. Then you will be rich. Also buy white garments from me so you will not be shamed by your nakedness, and ointment for your eyes so you will be able to see.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.