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πύρωσις G4451
G4451 is the Greek word πύρωσις, transliterated pýrōsis. The King James Version most often renders it fiery trial.
What it means
ignition, i.e. (specially), smelting (figuratively, conflagration, calamity as a test).
Where it comes from
from G4448 (πυρόω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: burning, trial.
Verses using πύρωσις
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
1 Peter 4:12 · KJV
Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:
Revelation 18:18 · KJV
And cried when they saw the smoke of her burning, saying, What city is like unto this great city!
Common questions
What does Strong's G4451 mean?
G4451 is the Greek word πύρωσις (pýrōsis), meaning ignition, i.e. (specially), smelting (figuratively, conflagration, calamity as a test).
How is G4451 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it fiery trial (1 time), burning (1 time).
How many times does G4451 appear in the Bible?
πύρωσις (pýrōsis) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4451 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4448 (πυρόω).
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