Topical Encyclopedia The term "all-burning" is not directly found in the Bible; however, it can be associated with the concept of complete and total destruction by fire, a theme that appears in various contexts throughout the Scriptures. Fire, as a symbol of divine judgment and purification, is a recurring motif in the Bible, representing both the wrath of God against sin and the purifying process for believers.Divine Judgment One of the most prominent examples of all-consuming fire as divine judgment is the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. In Genesis 19:24-25 , it is recorded, "Then the LORD rained down sulfur and fire on Sodom and Gomorrah—from the LORD out of the heavens. Thus He overthrew those cities and the entire plain, including all the inhabitants of the cities and the vegetation of the ground." This event serves as a powerful illustration of God's righteous judgment against wickedness and immorality. Similarly, the concept of all-burning is evident in the prophetic literature, where fire is often depicted as a tool of God's judgment. In Isaiah 66:15-16 , the prophet declares, "For behold, the LORD will come with fire—His chariots are like a whirlwind—to execute His anger with fury and His rebuke with flames of fire. For by fire and by His sword, the LORD will execute judgment on all flesh, and many will be slain by the LORD." Purification and Refinement In addition to judgment, fire is also used metaphorically to describe the process of purification and refinement. Malachi 3:2-3 speaks of the coming of the Lord as a refiner's fire: "But who can endure the day of His coming? Who can stand when He appears? For He will be like a refiner’s fire, like a launderer’s soap. And He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; He will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver. Then they will present offerings to the LORD in righteousness." The New Testament continues this theme, emphasizing the purifying work of God in the lives of believers. In 1 Corinthians 3:13-15 , the Apostle Paul writes, "his workmanship will be evident, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will prove the quality of each man’s work. If what he has built survives, he will receive a reward. If it is burned up, he will suffer loss. He himself will be saved, but only as if through the flames." Eternal Consequences The concept of all-burning also extends to the eternal consequences of rejecting God. The imagery of fire is used to describe the final judgment and the fate of the wicked. Revelation 20:14-15 states, "Then Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death, the lake of fire. And if anyone was found whose name was not written in the Book of Life, he was thrown into the lake of fire." Symbol of God's Presence Fire is not only a symbol of judgment and purification but also of God's presence. In Exodus 3:2 , God appears to Moses in a burning bush: "There the Angel of the LORD appeared to him in a blazing fire from within a bush. Moses saw that the bush was on fire but was not consumed." This theophany signifies God's holy presence and His call to Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. In summary, while the term "all-burning" is not explicitly used in the Bible, the concept is deeply embedded in the scriptural narrative, illustrating God's judgment, purification, and presence through the powerful imagery of fire. Library To Jesus' Heart all Burning The Burning Babe The Burning Babe Three Degrees of Love I Shall Tell Thee, for I Would that Thou ... The St. Gregory Hymnal and Catholic Choir Book The St. Gregory Hymnal and Catholic Choir Book Life and Character of John Behold the Bridegroom! Hark the Cry, St. Methodius, 3Rd Century Introduction Thesaurus All-burning (3 Occurrences)All-burning. Allays, All-burning. Alledging . Multi-Version Concordance All-burning (3 Occurrences). Hebrews 12:29 For our God is an all-burning fire. ( ... /a/all-burning.htm - 7k Allays (1 Occurrence) Alledging (1 Occurrence) Crushing (93 Occurrences) Flight (325 Occurrences) Resources What is the significance of burning coals in the Bible? | GotQuestions.orgWhy did God speak to Moses out of the burning bush? | GotQuestions.org Can a Christian burn incense? What does the Bible say about burning incense? | GotQuestions.org Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance All-burning (3 Occurrences)Hebrews 12:29 Deuteronomy 4:24 Deuteronomy 9:3 Subtopics Related Terms |
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