FIRE

- Can be increased in intensity Da 3:19,22 - Though small, kindles a great matter Jas 3:5 - THINGS CONNECTED WITH . Burning coals Pr 26:21 . Flame So 8:6; Isa 66:15 . Sparks Job 18:5; Isa 1:31 . Ashes 1Ki 13:3; 2Pe 2:6 . Smoke Isa 34:10; Joe 2:30 - Kept alive by fuel Pr 26:20; Isa 9:5 - CHARACTERISED AS . Bright Eze 1:13 . Spreading Jas 3:5 . Enlightening Ps 78:14; 105:39 . Heating Mr 14:54 . Melting Ps 68:2; Isa 64:2 . Purifying Nu 31:23; 1Pe 1:7; Re 3:18 . Drying Job 15:30; Joe 1:20 . Consuming Jud 15:4,5; Ps 46:9; Isa 10:16,17 . Insatiable Pr 30:16 - SACRED . Came from before the Lord Le 9:24 . Always burning on the altar Le 6:13 . All burn offerings consumed by Le 6:9,12 . Incense burned with Le 16:12; Nu 16:46 . Guilt of burning incense without Le 10:1 . Restored to the temple 2Ch 7:1-3 - Frequently employed as an instrument of divine vengeance Ps 97:3; Isa 47:14; 66:16 - MIRACULOUS . In the burning bush Ex 3:2 . Plagued the Egyptians Ex 9:23,24 . Led the people of Israel in the desert Ex 13:22; 40:38 . On Mount Sinai at giving of law De 4:11,37 . Destroyed Nadab and Abihu Le 10:2 . Destroyed the people at Taberah Nu 11:1 . Consumed the company of Korah Nu 16:35 . Consumed the sacrifice of Gideon Jud 6:21 . Angel ascended in Jud 13:20 . Consumed the sacrifice of Elijah 1Ki 18:38 . Destroyed the enemies of Elijah 2Ki 1:10,12 . Elijah taken up in a chariot of 2Ki 2:11 - God appeared in Ex 3:2; 19:18 - Christ shall appear in Da 7:10; 2Th 1:8 - Punishment of the wicked shall be in Mt 13:42; 25:41 - IN HOUSES . Lighted in the winter Jer 36:22 . Lighted in spring mornings Joh 18:18 . Not to be lighted on the Sabbath Ex 35:3 . Made of charcoal Joh 18:18 . Made of wood Ac 28:3 - Injury from, to be made good by the person who kindled it Ex 22:6 - ILLUSTRATIVE OF . God's protection Nu 9:16; Zec 2:5 . God's vengeance De 4:24; Heb 12:29 . Christ as judge Isa 10:17; Mal 3:2 . The Holy Spirit Isa 4:4; Ac 2:3 . The church destroying her enemies Ob 1:18 . The word of God Jer 5:14; 23:29 . Zeal of saints Ps 39:3; 119:139 . Zeal of angels Ps 104:4; Heb 1:7 . God's enemies Isa 10:17; Ob 1:18 . Lust Pr 6:27,28 . Wickedness Isa 9:18 . The tongue Pr 16:27; Jas 3:6 . The self-righteous Isa 65:5 . The hope of hypocrites Isa 50:11 . Persecution Lu 12:49-53 . Affliction Isa 43:2 . Judgments Jer 48:45; La 1:13; Eze 39:6

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In Scripture, is often connected with the presence of Jehovah; as in the burning bush, and on Mount Sinai, Ex 3:2 19:18 Ps 18:1-50 Hab 1:1-3:19. The second coming of Christ will be "in flaming fire," 2Th 1:8. In the New Testament it illustrates the enlightening, cheering, and purifying agency of the Holy Spirit, Mt 3:11 Ac 2:3. By sending fire from heaven to consume sacrifices, God often signified his acceptance of them: as in the case of Abel, Ge 4:4; Abraham, Ge 15:17; Manoah, Jud 13:19-20; Elijah, 1Ki 18:38; and at the dedication of the tabernacle and the temple, Le 9:24 2Ch 7:1. This sacred fire was preserved by the priests with the utmost care, Isa 31:9, in many ancient religions fire was worshipped; and children were made to pass through the fire to Moloch, 2Ki 17:17 Jer 7:31 Eze 16:21 23:37. The Jews had occasion for fires, except for cooking, only during a small part of the year. Besides their ordinary hearths and ovens, they warmed their apartments with "a fire of coals" in a brazier, Jer 36:22-23 Lu 22:30. The were forbidden to kindle a fire on the Sabbath, Ex 35:3—a prohibition perhaps only of cooking on that day, but understood by many Jews even now in the fullest extent; it is avoided by employing gentile servants. Another provision of the Mosaic Law was designed to protect the standing corn, etc., in the dry summer season, Ex 22:6. The earth is to be destroyed by fire, 2Pe 3:7; of which the destruction of Sodom, and the volcanoes and earthquakes which so often indicate the internal commotions of the globe, may serve as warnings.

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Fire. Fire
(1.) For sacred purposes. The sacrifices were consumed by fire (Gen. 8:20). The ever-burning fire on the altar was first kindled from heaven (Lev. 6:9, 13; 9:24), and afterwards rekindled at the dedication of Solomon’s temple (2 Chr. 7:1, 3). The expressions “fire from heaven” and “fire of the Lord” generally denote lightning, but sometimes also the fire of the altar was so called (Ex. 29:18; Lev. 1:9; 2:3; 3:5, 9).

Fire for a sacred purpose obtained otherwise than from the altar was called “strange fire” (Lev. 10:1, 2; Num. 3:4).

The victims slain for sin offerings were afterwards consumed by fire outside the camp (Lev. 4:12, 21; 6:30; 16:27; Heb. 13:11).

(2.) For domestic purposes, such as baking, cooking, warmth, etc. (Jer. 36:22; Mark 14:54; John 18:18). But on Sabbath no fire for any domestic purpose was to be kindled (Ex. 35:3; Num. 15:32-36).

(3.) Punishment of death by fire was inflicted on such as were guilty of certain forms of unchastity and incest (Lev. 20:14; 21:9). The burning of captives in war was not unknown among the Jews (2 Sam. 12:31; Jer. 29:22). The bodies of infamous persons who were executed were also sometimes burned (Josh. 7:25; 2 Kings 23:16).

(4.) In war, fire was used in the destruction of cities, as Jericho (Josh. 6:24), Ai (8:19), Hazor (11:11), Laish (Judg. 18:27), etc. The war-chariots of the Canaanites were burnt (Josh. 11:6, 9, 13). The Israelites burned the images (2 Kings 10:26; R.V., “pillars”) of the house of Baal. These objects of worship seem to have been of the nature of obelisks, and were sometimes evidently made of wood.

Torches were sometimes carried by the soldiers in battle (Judg. 7:16).

(5.) Figuratively, fire is a symbol of Jehovah’s presence and the instrument of his power (Ex. 14:19; Num. 11:1, 3; Judg. 13:20; 1 Kings 18:38; 2 Kings 1:10, 12; 2:11; Isa. 6:4; Ezek. 1:4; Rev. 1:14, etc.).

God’s word is also likened unto fire (Jer. 23:29). It is referred to as an emblem of severe trials or misfortunes (Zech. 12:6; Luke 12:49; 1 Cor. 3:13, 15; 1 Pet. 1:7), and of eternal punishment (Matt. 5:22; Mark 9:44; Rev. 14:10; 21:8).

The influence of the Holy Ghost is likened unto fire (Matt. 3:11). His descent was denoted by the appearance of tongues as of fire (Acts 2:3).

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FIRE. → Used as a signal in war Jer 6:1 → Furnaces of Da 3:6 → Children caused to pass through 2Ki 16:3; 17:17 → Miracles connected with
* Miraculously descends upon, and consumes, Abraham's sacrifice Ge 15:17
* David's sacrifice 1Ch 21:26
* Elijah's sacrifice 1Ki 18:38
* Solomon's sacrifice, at dedication of the temple 2Ch 7:1

→ Display of, in the plagues of Egypt Ex 9:24 → At Elijah's translation 2Ki 2:11 → Consumes the conspirators with Korah, Dathan, and Abiram Nu 16:35 → The captains of fifties 2Ki 1:9-12 → Torture by Le 21:9; Jer 29:22; Eze 23:25,47; Da 3 → Pillar of fire Ex 13:21,22; 14:19,24; 40:38; Nu 9:15-23 → See CLOUD, PILLAR OF → FIGURATIVE
* Of inspiration Isa 6:6,7
* Spiritual power Ps 104:4; Jer 20:9; Mt 3:11; Lu 3:16
* Judgments De 4:24; 32:22; Isa 33:14; Jer 23:29; Am 1:4,7,10,12,14; 2:2; Mal 3:2; Lu 12:49; Re 20:9
* Of the destruction of the wicked Mt 13:42,50; 25:41; Mr 9:44; Re 9:2; 21:8
* EVERLASTING FIRE Isa 33:14; Mt 18:8; 25:41; Mr 9:44

→ A SYMBOL
* Of God's presence Ge 15:17
* In the burning bush Ex 3:2
* On Sinai Ex 19:18
* Tongues of, on the apostles Ac 2:3
* See ARSON

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(1) Eternal. SEE FUTURE STATE OF THE WICKED (2) Answers by Le 9:24; 1Ki 18:38; 1Ch 21:26; 2Ch 7:1 (3) As an Instrument of Divine Judgment Ge 19:24; Le 10:2; Nu 11:1; 16:35; 2Ki 1:10; 2Th 1:8; 2Pe 3:10 (4) As a Purifier Nu 31:23; Eze 22:20; Zec 13:9; Mal 3:2; 1Co 3:13; 1Pe 1:7 --SEE Spiritual Refining, AFFLICTIONS (5) As a Symbol of the Divine Presence and Power De 4:36; 1Ki 19:12; Ps 50:3; 97:3; Isa 66:15 Ac 2:3; 7:30; Heb 12:29 --Pillar of. SEE Pillar of Cloud, REVELATIONS

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fire. Fire, n. what burns, heat, passion, courage, love, eruption

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Fire (fīr), n. [[OE. fir, fyr, fur AS. fȳr; akin to D. vuur, OS. & OHG. fiur, G. feuer, Icel. fȳri, fūrr, Gr. πυ̑ρ, and perh. to L. purus pure, E. pure Cf. Empyrean, Pyre.]] 1. 1. The evolution of light and heat in the combustion of bodies; combustion; state of ignition.
☞ The form of fire exhibited in the combustion of gases in an ascending stream or current is called flame. Anciently, fire, air, earth, and water were regarded as the four elements of which all things are composed. 2. 2. Fuel in a state of combustion, as on a hearth, or in a stove or a furnace.
3. 3. The burning of a house or town; a conflagration.
4. 4. Anything which destroys or affects like fire.
5. 5. Ardor of passion, whether love or hate; excessive warmth; consuming violence of temper.
he had fire in his temper. Atterbury. 6. 6. Liveliness of imagination or fancy; intellectual and moral enthusiasm; capacity for ardor and zeal.
And bless their critic with a poet's fire. Pope. 7. 7. Splendor; brilliancy; luster; hence, a star.
Stars, hide your fires. Shak. As in a zodiac representing the heavenly fires. Milton. 8. 8. Torture by burning; severe trial or affliction.
9. 9. The discharge of firearms; firing; as, the troops were exposed to a heavy fire.
Blue fire, Red fire, Green fire (Pyrotech.), compositions of various combustible substances, as sulphur, niter, lampblack, etc., the flames of which are colored by various metallic salts, as those of antimony, strontium, barium, etc. — Fire alarm (a) A signal given on the breaking out of a fire. (b) An apparatus for giving such an alarm. — Fire annihilator, a machine, device, or preparation to be kept at hand for extinguishing fire by smothering it with some incombustible vapor or gas, as carbonic acid. — Fire balloon. (a) A balloon raised in the air by the buoyancy of air heated by a fire placed in the lower part. (b) A balloon sent up at night with fireworks which ignite at a regulated height. Simmonds. — Fire bar, a grate bar. — Fire basket, a portable grate; a cresset. Knight. — Fire beetle. (Zoöl.) See in the Vocabulary. — Fire blast, a disease of plants which causes them to appear as if burnt by fire. — Fire box, the chamber of a furnace, steam boiler, etc., for the fire. — Fire brick, a refractory brick, capable of sustaining intense heat without fusion, usually made of fire clay or of siliceous material, with some cementing substance, and used for lining fire boxes, etc. — Fire brigade, an organized body of men for extinguished fires. — Fire bucket. See under Bucket. — Fire bug, an incendiary; one who, from malice or through mania, persistently sets fire to property; a pyromaniac. — Fire clay. See under Clay. — Fire company, a company of men managing an engine in extinguishing fires. — Fire cross. See Fiery cross. Milton. — Fire damp. See under Damp. — Fire dog. See Firedog, in the Vocabulary. — Fire drill. (a) A series of evolutions performed by fireman for practice. (b) An apparatus for producing fire by friction, by rapidly twirling a wooden pin in a wooden socket; — used by the Hindoos during all historic time, and by many savage peoples. — Fire eater. (a) A juggler who pretends to eat fire. (b) A quarrelsome person who seeks affrays; a hotspur. — Fire engine, a portable forcing pump, usually on wheels, for throwing water to extinguish fire. — Fire escape, a contrivance for facilitating escape from burning buildings. — Fire gilding (Fine Arts), a mode of gilding with an amalgam of gold and quicksilver, the latter metal being driven off afterward by heat. — Fire gilt (Fine Arts), gold laid on by the process of fire gilding. — Fire insurance, the act or system of insuring against fire; also, a contract by which an insurance company undertakes, in consideration of the payment of a premium or small percentage — usually made periodically — to indemnify an owner of property from loss by fire during a specified period. — Fire irons, utensils for a fireplace or grate, as tongs, poker, and shovel. — Fire main, a pipe for water, to be used in putting out fire. — Fire master (Mil), an artillery officer who formerly supervised the composition of fireworks. — Fire office, an office at which to effect insurance against fire. — Fire opal, a variety of opal giving firelike reflections. — Fire ordeal, an ancient mode of trial, in which the test was the ability of the accused to handle or tread upon red-hot irons. Abbot. — Fire pan, a pan for holding or conveying fire, especially the receptacle for the priming of a gun. — Fire plug, a plug or hydrant for drawing water from the main pipes in a street, building, etc., for extinguishing fires. — Fire policy, the writing or instrument expressing the contract of insurance against loss by fire. — Fire pot. (a) (Mil.) A small earthen pot filled with combustibles, formerly used as a missile in war. (b) The cast iron vessel which holds the fuel or fire in a furnace. (c) A crucible. (d) A solderer's furnace. — Fire raft, a raft laden with combustibles, used for setting fire to an enemy's ships. — Fire roll, a peculiar beat of the drum to summon men to their quarters in case of fire. — Fire setting (Mining), the process of softening or cracking the working face of a lode, to facilitate excavation, by exposing it to the action of fire; — now generally superseded by the use of explosives. Raymond. — Fire ship, a vessel filled with combustibles, for setting fire to an enemy's ships. — Fire shovel, a shovel for taking up coals of fire. — Fire stink, the stench from decomposing iron pyrites, caused by the formation of sulphureted hydrogen. Raymond. — Fire surface, the surfaces of a steam boiler which are exposed to the direct heat of the fuel and the products of combustion; heating surface. — Fire swab, a swab saturated with water, for cooling a gun in action and clearing away particles of powder, etc. Farrow. — Fire teaser, in England, the fireman of a steam emgine. — Fire water, ardent spirits; — so called by the American Indians. — Fire worship, the worship of fire, which prevails chiefly in Persia, among the followers of Zoroaster, called Chebers, or Guebers, and among the Parsees of India. — Greek fire. See under Greek. — On fire, burning; hence, ardent; passionate; eager; zealous. — Running fire, the rapid discharge of firearms in succession by a line of troops. — St. Anthony's fire, erysipelas; — an eruptive fever which St. Anthony was supposed to cure miraculously. Hoblyn. — St. Elmo's fire. See under Saint Elmo. — To set on fire, to inflame; to kindle. — To take fire, to begin to burn; to fly into a passion.