Introduction:
In the Bible, fire is a multifaceted symbol and tool used by God for various purposes, including judgment, purification, guidance, and the manifestation of His presence. It is both a literal and metaphorical element that appears throughout the Scriptures, reflecting God's holiness, power, and justice.

Fire as Divine Presence:
Fire often signifies the presence of God. In Exodus 3:2, God appears to Moses in a burning bush that is not consumed by the flames, indicating His holy presence. Similarly, in Exodus 13:21, God leads the Israelites through the wilderness with a pillar of fire by night, providing guidance and protection.

Fire as Judgment:
Fire is frequently associated with divine judgment and wrath. In Genesis 19:24, the Lord rains down fire and brimstone on Sodom and Gomorrah as a punishment for their wickedness. The prophet Isaiah warns of God's fiery judgment, stating, "For by fire and by His sword, the LORD will execute judgment on all flesh, and many will be those slain by the LORD" (Isaiah 66:16).

Fire as Purification:
Fire is also a symbol of purification and refinement. Malachi 3:2-3 describes God as a refiner's fire, purifying the sons of Levi so that they may offer righteous sacrifices. This imagery is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are tested and refined by trials, as stated in 1 Peter 1:7: "so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ" .

Fire in Sacrificial Worship:
In the Old Testament, fire plays a crucial role in sacrificial worship. Leviticus 6:12-13 commands that the fire on the altar must be kept burning continually, symbolizing the perpetual worship and dedication to God. The fire consumes the offerings, representing the acceptance of sacrifices by God.

Fire in Eschatology:
In eschatological contexts, fire is associated with the final judgment and the end times. 2 Peter 3:7 speaks of the present heavens and earth being reserved for fire, kept for the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men. Revelation 20:14-15 describes the lake of fire as the final destination for death, Hades, and those not found in the Book of Life.

Fire as a Symbol of the Holy Spirit:
In the New Testament, fire symbolizes the Holy Spirit's presence and power. On the day of Pentecost, "tongues of fire" appeared and rested on the apostles, filling them with the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:3-4). This event marks the empowerment of the early church to spread the Gospel.

Conclusion:
Throughout the Bible, fire serves as a powerful symbol of God's presence, judgment, purification, and the Holy Spirit's work. It is a reminder of God's holiness and the transformative power of His presence in the lives of believers.FIRES

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In Isaiah 24:15 the King James Version translates 'urim ("lights," especially Urim in the phrase "Urim and Thummim") "fires." The Revised Version (British and American), understanding the word to mean the region of light, translates "east," which satisfies the context far better, and is adopted by many modern scholars. In Ezekiel 39:9, 10 the Revised Version (British and American) has "fires"; in 39:9 "make fires" is a translation of a verb of different root; in Ezekiel 39:10 "fires" translates the common singular noun for fire.

784. esh -- a fire
... root Definition a fire NASB Word Usage blazing (1), burned* (1), burning (1), burning
coals (1), fiery (1), fire (362), fires (2), flame (1), flaming (3 ...
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1197a. baar -- to burn, consume
... consumed (2), destroy (1), devoured (1), expelled (1), heated (1), kindle (2), kindled
(5), light (1), make (2), make a clean sweep (1), make fires (1), purge ...
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Harmless Fires
... THE BOOK OF DANIEL HARMLESS FIRES. 'Then Nebuchadnezzar in his rage and
fury commanded to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture a/harmless fires.htm

Dying Fires
... DYING FIRES. 'Behold, all ye that kindle a fire, that gird yourselves about
with firebrands: walk ye in the flame of your fire, and ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/maclaren/expositions of holy scripture h/dying fires.htm

The Fires which are Lighted on the New Moons by Some Before their ...
... The Sixth Ecumenical Council. Canon LXV. The fires which are lighted on
the new moons by some before their shops and? The fires ...
/.../schaff/the seven ecumenical councils/canon lxv the fires which.htm

With what virtuous Feelings the Fathers of Old Hid the Sacred ...
... Book III. Chapter XVII. With what virtuous feelings the fathers of old hid
the sacred fires when on the? With what virtuous feelings ...
/.../ambrose/works and letters of st ambrose/chapter xvii with what virtuous.htm

God Forsakes us to Some Extent that we May not Grow Proud.
... "What" (asks he) "shall I say more than this, that we may believe that fires are
quenched by fires, if we may believe that sins are cured by sins?" What if one ...
/.../augustine/anti-pelagian writings/chapter 32 xxviii god forsakes us.htm

How Fursa Built a Monastery among the East Angles, and of his ...
... He also saw four fires in the air, not far distant from each other. Then
asking the angels, what fires those were, he was told, they ...
/.../bede/bedes ecclesiastical history of england/chap xix how fursa built.htm

To Proceed:
... is the universal cause of sin,' if he is to render account of his works, like a
man, and with his angels possess the inheritance of eternal fires.' This, no ...
/.../7 to proceed .htm

Whether the Fire of Hell, if it be Material Fire, Can Burn the ...
... though the devils have no bodies, yet their spirits, that is, the devils themselves,
shall be brought into thorough contact with the material fires, to be ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/augustine/city of god/chapter 10 whether the fire of.htm

General Consistency of the Apostle.
... to persevere" (in their present state); "but if they were too weak, to marry; because
it is preferable to marry than to bum." [878] With what fires, I pray you ...
/.../tertullian/on modesty/chapter xvi general consistency of the.htm

The Second Part.
... But now, as then, there are certaine false fires, abhominable to God, odious to
men, dangerous to the Nadabs and Abihues that meddle with them, bringing ...
/.../ward/a coal from the altar to kindle the holy fire of zeale/the second part.htm

Fires (8 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia FIRES. firz: In Isaiah 24:15 the King
James Version translates 'urim ("lights," especially Urim ...
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Fuel (13 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) Any matter used to produce heat by burning; that which feeds fire;
combustible matter used for fires, as wood, coal, peat, etc. ...
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Bucklers (9 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 39:9 Those who dwell in the cities of Israel shall go forth, and shall make
fires of the weapons and burn them, both the shields and the bucklers, the ...
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Bellows (1 Occurrence)
... contraction, or by rise and fall of the top, draws in air through a valve and expels
it through a tube for various purposes, as blowing fires, ventilating mines ...
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Breastplates (7 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 39:9 And those who are living in the towns of Israel will go out and make
fires of the instruments of war, burning the body-covers and the breastplates ...
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Clubs (7 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 39:9 Those who dwell in the cities of Israel shall go forth, and shall make
fires of the weapons and burn them, both the shields and the bucklers, the ...
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Spears (25 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 39:9 Those who dwell in the cities of Israel shall go forth, and shall make
fires of the weapons and burn them, both the shields and the bucklers, the ...
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Body-covers (25 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 39:9 And those who are living in the towns of Israel will go out and make
fires of the instruments of war, burning the body-covers and the breastplates ...
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Sticks (25 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 39:9 And those who are living in the towns of Israel will go out and make
fires of the instruments of war, burning the body-covers and the breastplates ...
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Buckler (19 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 39:9 Those who dwell in the cities of Israel shall go forth, and shall make
fires of the weapons and burn them, both the shields and the bucklers, the ...
/b/buckler.htm - 14k

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