24 Bible Verses about Fire

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John 18:18

now the servants and officers that were there, had made a coal-fire, for it was cold, to warm themselves: and Peter stood warming himself among them.

Acts 28:5

but Paul shook off the animal into the fire without having receiv'd any hurt.

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Symbols of the Holy Spirit » Fire » Searching

Symbols of the Holy Spirit » Fire » Illuminating

Symbols of the Holy Spirit » Fire » Purifying

Fire » As an instrument of divine judgment

More verses: 2 Peter 3:10 2 Kings 1:10

Fire » As a symbol of the divine presence and power

Acts 7:30

when forty years were expired, there appeared to him in the wilderness of mount Sina, an angel of the Lord in a flaming bush.

Fire » As a purifier

More verses: Malachi 3:2

Fire » Figurative » Judgments

Luke 12:49

I am come to purify the earth with fire, and how do I wish it were already kindled?

Fire » Answers by

Fire » Illustrative of » Judgments

Fire » Characterized as » Purifying

Fire » Figurative » Of the destruction of the wicked

Mark 9:44

where their worm does not die, and the fire is not extinguished.

Matthew 13:50

they shall cast the wicked into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.

More verses: Revelation 9:2

Fire » Pillar of fire

Fire » Torture by

Fire » Frequently employed as an instrument of divine vengeance

Fire » Figurative » Spiritual power

Matthew 3:11

I indeed baptize you with water to lead you to repentance; but he that cometh after me, is my superiour, whose shoes I am not worthy to carry: he shall baptize you with the effusion of the holy Ghost, in the appearance of fire:

Luke 3:16

he address'd himself to them all, saying, I indeed baptize you with water; but there is one coming, who is superiour to me, whose shoes I am unworthy to untie: he shall baptize you with the holy spirit, under the appearance of fire.

Fire » Miraculous » On mount sinai at giving of law

Fire » Figurative » Everlasting fire

Matthew 18:8

wherefore if thy hand or thy foot occasions thee to relapse, lop them off, and cast them away: it is better for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet, to be cast into everlasting fire.

Mark 9:44

where their worm does not die, and the fire is not extinguished.

Fire » Things connected with » Flame

Fire » Christ shall appear in

Fire » Illustrative of » God's vengeance

Fire » Sacred » Incense burned with

Fire » Illustrative of » The word of God

Fire » Sacred » All burnt offerings consumed by

Fire » Punishment of the wicked shall be in

Fire » Illustrative of » God's protection

Fire » Illustrative of » God's enemies

Fire » Miraculous » Led the people of israel in the desert

Fire » Miraculous » Destroyed the enemies of elijah

Fire » Kept alive by fuel

Fire » Things connected with » Ashes

2 Peter 2:6

since he condemn'd the cities of Sodom and Gomorrha to an entire subversion, and reduc'd them to ashes, to make them serve for examples to future impiety:

Fire » Characterized as » Enlightening

Fire » Illustrative of » Zeal of saints

Fire » Illustrative of » Christ as judge

Fire » Illustrative of » The tongue

James 3:6

the tongue is a brand that sets the world in a combustion: it is but one of the numerous organs of the body, yet it can blast whole assemblies: tipp'd with infernal sulphur it sets the whole train of life in a blaze.

Fire » Illustrative of » Zeal of angels

Hebrews 1:7

and of the angels, he saith, who employs his angels like the winds, and flames of fire as his ministers."

Fire » Can be increased in intensity

Fire » God appeared in

Fire » Things connected with » Smoke

Fire » Characterized as » Melting

Fire » Things connected with » Sparks

Fire » Characterized as » Drying

Fire » Illustrative of » The holy spirit

Fire » Sacred » Restored to the temple

Fire » Illustrative of » Lust

Fire » Children caused to pass through

Fire » Things connected with » Burning coals

Fire » Characterized as » Insatiable

Fire » Miraculous » Destroyed nadab and abihu

Fire » Miraculous » Plagued the egyptians

Fire » In houses » Lighted in the winter

Fire » Sacred » Guilt of burning incense without

Fire » Sacred » Always burning on the altar

Fire » Sacred » Came from before the lord

Fire » Characterized as » Consuming

Fire » Illustrative of » Persecution

Luke 12:49-53

I am come to purify the earth with fire, and how do I wish it were already kindled? the baptism, which I am to undergo, how do I long till it be accomplished? do you imagine that my coming will produce peace on the earth? I tell you, no; but rather division. read more.
for the future, if there are five persons in one family, they will be divided; three against two, and two against three. the father will be at variance with his son, and the son with the father: the mother with the daughter, and the daughter with the mother: the mother-in-law with the daughter-in-law, and the daughter-in-law with the mother-in-law.

Fire » Miraculous » Consumed the sacrifice of elijah

Fire » Miraculous » Consumed the company of korah

Fire » Inward » Makes the message inevitable

Fire » Characterized as » Bright

Fire » Illustrative of » The church destroying her enemies

Fire » Illustrative of » The hope of hypocrites

Fire » Miraculous » Elijah taken up in a chariot of

Fire » Miraculous » Destroyed the people at taberah

Fire » Miraculous » Angel ascended in

Fire » Illustrative of » Wickedness

Fire » Illustrative of » The self-righteous

Fire » Illustrative of » Affliction

Fire » Miraculous » Consumed the sacrifice of gideon

Fire » In houses » Not to be lighted on the sabbath

Fire » Injury from, to be made good by the person who kindled it

Fire » Characterized as » Heating

Mark 14:54

Peter followed at a distance, even into the palace of the high priest: where he sat down among the servants to warm himself at the fire.

Fire » Miraculous » In the burning bush

Fire » In houses » Lighted in spring mornings

John 18:18

now the servants and officers that were there, had made a coal-fire, for it was cold, to warm themselves: and Peter stood warming himself among them.

Fire » In houses » Made of charcoal

John 18:18

now the servants and officers that were there, had made a coal-fire, for it was cold, to warm themselves: and Peter stood warming himself among them.

Fire » Inward » Divine fellowship lights

Luke 24:32

Upon this, they said to one another, to what ardor did not our affections rise, while he talk'd with us by the way, and while he expounded to us the scriptures?

Fire » Inward » Christ came to ignite

Luke 12:49

I am come to purify the earth with fire, and how do I wish it were already kindled?

Fire » Inward » Kindled by meditation

Fire » The captains of fifties

Fire » Miracles connected with » Elijah's sacrifice

Fire » Miracles connected with » David's sacrifice

Fire » Characterized as » Spreading

James 3:5

so the tongue is but a small part of the body, yet how grand are its pretensions. a spark of fire! what quantities of timber will it blow into a flame?

Fire » Figurative » Of inspiration

Fire » In houses » Made of wood

Acts 28:3

when Paul having taken up some brush-wood and laid it upon the fire, a viper started out from the heat, and seiz'd upon his hand.

Fire » Though small, kindles a great matter

James 3:5

so the tongue is but a small part of the body, yet how grand are its pretensions. a spark of fire! what quantities of timber will it blow into a flame?

Fire » Miracles connected with » Miraculously descends upon, and consumes, abraham's sacrifice

Fire » A symbol » Of God's presence

Fire » A symbol » On sinai

Fire » Consumes the conspirators with korah, dathan, and abiram

Fire » At elijah's translation

Fire » Miracles connected with » Solomon's sacrifice, at dedication of the temple

Fire » Display of, in the plagues of egypt

Fire » Used as a signal in war

Fire » A symbol » Tongues of, on the apostles

Fire » A symbol » In the burning bush

Fire » Furnaces of

Symbols and similitudes » Of the holy spirit » Fire

Matthew 3:11

I indeed baptize you with water to lead you to repentance; but he that cometh after me, is my superiour, whose shoes I am not worthy to carry: he shall baptize you with the effusion of the holy Ghost, in the appearance of fire:

Trees » Often suffered from » Fire

Topics on Fire

Earth On Fire

2 Peter 3:11-12

Since then this whole system is to be destroyed, how holy should your conduct be, and how ardent your piety?

Fire From God's Servants

Hebrews 1:7

and of the angels, he saith, who employs his angels like the winds, and flames of fire as his ministers."

Fire From Heaven

Revelation 20:9

they will spread on the surface of the earth, and encompass the camp of the saints, and the beloved city: and fire shall descend from God out of heaven, and devour them.

Fire Of Christ

Revelation 2:18

And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira, write, "THESE things saith the son of God, whose eyes are like a flame of fire, and his feet like fine brass; I know thy works,

Fire Of Evil

James 3:5

so the tongue is but a small part of the body, yet how grand are its pretensions. a spark of fire! what quantities of timber will it blow into a flame?

Fire Of Hell

Matthew 13:50

they shall cast the wicked into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.

Fire Of Judgement

1 Corinthians 3:15

if that man's work should be burnt, he will suffer loss: but should he himself escape, it will be as out of the fire.

Fire Of The Spirit

Revelation 4:5

out of the throne proceeded lightnings, and thundrings, and voices: and there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven spirits of God.

God Appearing In Fire

Revelation 15:2

and I saw as it were a sea of glass, mingled with fire; and those that had been victorious over the beast, and over his image, and over the number of his name, standing on the sea of glass, with their divine harps in their hands.

Inward Fire

Luke 12:49

I am come to purify the earth with fire, and how do I wish it were already kindled?

The Holy Spirit Described As Fire

Acts 2:3-4

and there appeared several little flames, and sat upon each of them:

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