Overview
The Bible addresses fire across 8 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Luke and 2 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Jesus, The Christ, Cloud, Miracles and Strife.
Key Bible verses about fire
Old Testament
2 Chronicles
Now when Solomon had made an end of praying, the fire came down from heaven, and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices; and the glory of the Lord filled the house.
And the priests could not enter into the house of the Lord, because the glory of the Lord had filled the Lord’s house.
And when all the children of Israel saw how the fire came down, and the glory of the Lord upon the house, they bowed themselves with their faces to the ground upon the pavement, and worshipped, and praised the Lord, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.
New Testament
Luke
I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled?
But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!
Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:
For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three.
The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying fire for yourself
- Begin with 2 Chronicles 7:1, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Luke and 2 Chronicles each treat the theme.
- Widen the study to related themes: Jesus, The Christ, Cloud, Miracles and Strife.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about fire?
The Bible addresses fire across 8 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Luke and 2 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Jesus, The Christ, Cloud, Miracles and Strife.
How many Bible verses are about fire?
The Bible references fire in 8 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention fire?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is 2 Chronicles 7:1: “Now when Solomon had made an end of praying, the fire came down from heaven, and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices; and the glory of the Lord filled the house.”
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