In the context of the Bible, the term "fired" is not directly used in the modern sense of being dismissed from employment. However, the concept of fire and its symbolic meanings are prevalent throughout the Scriptures. Fire is often associated with God's presence, judgment, purification, and the Holy Spirit.

Divine Presence and Revelation

Fire frequently symbolizes the presence of God. In Exodus 3:2, Moses encounters the burning bush, where "the Angel of the LORD appeared to him in a flame of fire from within a bush." This fire signifies God's holy presence and His call to Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. Similarly, in Exodus 19:18, Mount Sinai is enveloped in smoke because "the LORD descended on it in fire," demonstrating His powerful presence as He gives the Law to Moses.

Judgment and Destruction

Fire is also a symbol of divine judgment and destruction. In Genesis 19:24, the LORD rains down "brimstone and fire" on Sodom and Gomorrah as a judgment against their wickedness. This event underscores the severity of God's judgment against sin. In the New Testament, fire is associated with the final judgment. Revelation 20:15 states, "And if anyone was found whose name was not written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire," illustrating the ultimate consequence of rejecting God.

Purification and Refinement

Fire serves as a metaphor for purification and refinement. In Malachi 3:2-3, the coming of the Lord is likened to a refiner's fire, purifying the sons of Levi "like gold and silver." This imagery conveys the process of sanctification, where believers are purified and made holy through trials and divine discipline. The Apostle Peter echoes this in 1 Peter 1:7, where he speaks of faith being tested by fire to result in "praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ."

The Holy Spirit

In the New Testament, fire is associated with the Holy Spirit. At Pentecost, as described in Acts 2:3-4, "tongues of fire" appeared and rested on each of the apostles, and they were filled with the Holy Spirit. This event marks the empowering of the early church to spread the Gospel, with fire symbolizing the Spirit's purifying and energizing presence.

Metaphorical Use

While the Bible does not use "fired" in the context of employment, the metaphorical use of fire can be applied to the trials and challenges believers face, which serve to refine and strengthen their faith. The imagery of fire throughout Scripture serves as a powerful reminder of God's holiness, His righteous judgment, and His work in purifying His people.(imp. & p. p.) of Fire.973. biastes -- a violent man
... positive assertiveness; used of the believer living in faith ("God's inworked
persuasions") guiding and empowering them to act forcefully -- ie "fired up" to ...
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... Jehoash. From Yhovah and (perhaps) 'esh; Jehovah-fired; Jehoash, the name of two
Israelite kings -- Jehoash. Compare Yow'ash. see HEBREW Yhovah. see HEBREW 'esh ...
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How the Same Aidan, by his Prayers, Saved the Royal City when it ...
... BOOK III CHAP. XVI. How the same Aidan, by his prayers, saved the royal city
when it was fired by the enemy. [Before 651 AD]. ANOTHER ...
/.../bede/bedes ecclesiastical history of england/chap xvi how the same.htm

Of the Deeds of Sylla, in which the Demons Boasted that He had ...
... soon as he had uttered this prediction he left the camp, but returned the following
day more excited than ever, and shouted, "The Capitol is fired!" And fired ...
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The Birth of England's Foreign Missions
... Moulton the Mission's birthplace"Carey's fever and poverty"His Moulton school"Fired
with the missionary idea"His very large missionary map"Fuller's ...
/.../smith/the life of william carey/chapter ii the birth of.htm

Of the Massacre of Thessalonica; the Boldness of Bishop Ambrosius ...
... The emperor was fired with anger when he heard the news, and unable to endure the
rush of his passion, did not even check its onset by the curb of reason, but ...
/.../the ecclesiastical history of theodoret/chapter xvii of the massacre of.htm

For those who First, when the Persecution Waxed Warm...
... forth, standing around the judgment-seat, and beholding the holy martyrs who were
hastening to the "prize of their high calling," [2320] then, fired with a ...
/.../peter/the writings of peter of alexandria/canon xi for those who.htm

5Hearing This, the Multitude Wished to Seize Manes and Hand Him ...
... There, however, he was afterwards apprehended and brought before the king, who,
being inflamed with the strongest indignation against him, and fired with the ...
/.../55 on hearing this the.htm

Psalm LXVI.
... 14. "For thou hast proved us, O God; Thou hast fired us as silver is fired"
(ver.10). Hast not fired us like hay, but like silver ...
/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm lxvi.htm

San Josef
... The latter stood in the gallery, near the room in which were the colours; he was
ineffectually fired at by some hundreds, yet he kept his post, shot two of the ...
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The Powers of Darkness
... up the wandering soul. Meanwhile crackers are fired to the weird sound
of a minor, falsetto lilting. After a considerable journey ...
/.../cable/the fulfilment of a dream of pastor hsis/chapter xii the powers of.htm

Greek and Jew
... "What"what"fired them?" the Ephesian asked. "John and Simon differed on the point
of its control and each fired it to keep the other from possessing it!". ...
/.../miller/the city of delight/chapter viii greek and jew.htm

Fired (3 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Fired (3 Occurrences). 2 Corinthians 11:29 Who is infirm,
and I am not infirm? who is stumbled, and I am not fired; (YLT). ...
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Infirm (25 Occurrences)
... necessary, (YLT). 2 Corinthians 11:29 Who is infirm, and I am not infirm?
who is stumbled, and I am not fired; (YLT). 2 Corinthians ...
/i/infirm.htm - 13k

Iron (104 Occurrences)
... Lebanon in past centuries. As a boy he had watched his father, who was
a smelter, operate one of the last furnaces to be fired. ...
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Firelight (1 Occurrence)

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Fire-brands (3 Occurrences)
Fire-brands. Firebrands, Fire-brands. Fired . Multi-Version Concordance
Fire-brands (3 Occurrences). ... (WBS). Firebrands, Fire-brands. Fired . Reference
/f/fire-brands.htm - 7k

Missile (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A ballistic weapon; a weapon fired, thrown
or projected, as a lance, an arrow, or a bullet. 2. (a ...
/m/missile.htm - 7k

Coal (7 Occurrences)
... and then with earth. The kindlings in the center are then fired and afterward
covered in the same manner as the rest. While it is ...
/c/coal.htm - 14k

Athaliah (17 Occurrences)
... It is in such moments that ambition, fired by fanaticism, sees its opportunity,
and the massacre of the royal seed was determined on. ...
/a/athaliah.htm - 19k

Arrayed (46 Occurrences)
... Revelation 3:18 I counsel thee to buy from me gold fired by fire, that thou mayest
be rich, and white garments that thou mayest be arrayed, and the shame of ...
/a/arrayed.htm - 20k

Fire (602 Occurrences)
... 20. (vi) To be irritated or inflamed with passion. 21. (vi) To discharge artillery
or firearms; as, they fired on the town. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ...
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