Berean Strong's Lexicon purinos: Fiery, of fire Original Word: πυρίνης Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word "πῦρ" (pur), meaning "fire." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of fire is "אֵשׁ" (esh), Strong's Hebrew #784. This term is used throughout the Old Testament to describe literal fire, as well as metaphorical uses related to God's presence and judgment. Usage: The term "purinos" is used to describe something that is fiery or related to fire. In the context of the New Testament, it often conveys the idea of something that is burning, intense, or consuming. This adjective can be used metaphorically to describe fervent emotions or divine judgment. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, fire was a powerful symbol representing both destruction and purification. It was often associated with divine presence and judgment. In the biblical context, fire is frequently used to symbolize God's holiness, judgment, and the refining process of believers. The imagery of fire would have been familiar to early Christians, who understood its dual role in both purifying and consuming. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom pur Definition fiery NASB Translation fire (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4447: πύρινοςπύρινος, πυρινη, πυρινον (πῦρ), fiery: θώρακες πυρίνους, i. e. shining like fire, Revelation 9:17. (Ezekiel 28:14, 16; Aristotle, Polybius, Plutarch, others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fieryFrom pura; fiery, i.e. (by implication) flaming -- of fire. see GREEK pura Forms and Transliterations πυρινους πυρίνους πυρίνων πυροί πυρόν πυρός πυρού πυρούς πυροφόρος πυρών purinous pyrinous pyrínousLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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