Strong's G4448 · Greek
πυρόω
pyróō
Definition
to kindle, i.e. (passively) to be ignited, glow (literally), be refined (by implication), or (figuratively) to be inflamed (with anger, grief, lust)
KJV: burn, fiery, be on fire, try
Root / derivation: from G4442 (πῦρ);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered πυρόω across 6 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
1 Corinthians1 verse
2 Corinthians1 verse
Ephesians1 verse
Revelation2 verses
And his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters.
Revelation 3:18I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4448 (pyróō) 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 many times does G4448 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G4448 (πυρόω) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “burn.”
How is pyróō translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4448 is rendered as “burn” (2×), “burned” (1×), “fiery” (1×), “fire” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word πυρόω come from?
from G4442 (πῦρ);