πυρόω (pyróō) — Burn
Greek word study: πυρόω (pyróō), Strong's G4448. to kindle, i.e. (passively) to be ignited, glow (literally), be refined (by implication), or (figuratively) to be inflamed (with anger, grie
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to kindle, i.e. (passively) to be ignited, glow (literally), be refined (by implication), or (figuratively) to be inflamed (with anger, grief, lust)
KJV translation words: burn, fiery, be on fire, try
Strong's G4448 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 1 Corinthians 7:9 and last appears in Revelation 3:18.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 6)
- 1 Corinthians 7:9 — πυροῦσθαι — to burn with passion
- 2 Corinthians 11:29 — πυροῦμαι; — do burn inwardly
- Ephesians 6:16 — πεπυρωμένα — enflamed
- 2 Peter 3:12 — πυρούμενοι — being set on fire
- Revelation 1:15 — πεπυρωμένης — refined
- Revelation 3:18 — πεπυρωμένον — refined
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G4442 πῦρ (pŷr).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G4451 πύρωσις (pýrōsis).
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What does pyróō (G4448) mean?
To kindle, i.e. (passively) to be ignited, glow (literally), be refined (by implication), or (figuratively) to be inflamed (with anger, grief, lust).
How is G4448 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G4448 as: burn, fiery, be on fire, try.
How often does πυρόω (pyróō) appear?
Strong's G4448 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 1 Corinthians 7:9 and last appears in Revelation 3:18.
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