The term "hotly" is often used to describe intense emotions or actions characterized by fervor, passion, or anger. In the context of the Bible, it can refer to the intensity of pursuit, conflict, or emotion. While the specific word "hotly" may not appear frequently in the Berean Standard Bible, the concept is present in various narratives and teachings throughout the Scriptures.

Biblical Instances and Themes:

1. Pursuit and Conflict:
· The idea of pursuing someone or something "hotly" is evident in the narratives of battles and chases. For example, in the account of the Israelites' exodus from Egypt, Pharaoh and his army pursued the Israelites with great intensity. Although the term "hotly" is not used directly, the fervor of the pursuit is clear: "The Egyptians—all Pharaoh’s horses and chariots, horsemen and troops—pursued the Israelites and overtook them as they camped by the sea" (Exodus 14:9).

2. Anger and Wrath:
· The Bible often describes God's anger against sin and disobedience with intense imagery. While "hotly" is not the specific term used, the fervency of divine wrath is a recurring theme. For instance, in the prophetic books, God's anger is depicted as a consuming fire: "For by fire and by His sword, the LORD will execute judgment on all flesh, and many will be slain by the LORD" (Isaiah 66:16).

3. Zeal and Passion:
· The concept of zeal, which can be akin to pursuing something "hotly," is encouraged in the context of faith and devotion. Believers are urged to be fervent in spirit, serving the Lord with passion and dedication. Romans 12:11 exhorts, "Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord."

4. Interpersonal Conflict:
· The Bible also addresses the intensity of human emotions in conflicts and disputes. Proverbs often warns against the dangers of anger and the need for self-control. Proverbs 15:18 states, "A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms a dispute."

Theological Implications:

· Divine Justice and Mercy:
The intensity of God's actions, whether in judgment or in mercy, reflects His perfect nature. His "hot" pursuit of justice is balanced by His profound love and mercy, offering redemption to those who turn to Him.

· Human Emotion and Conduct:
The Bible acknowledges the reality of intense human emotions but calls for their regulation according to godly principles. Believers are encouraged to channel their fervor into righteous living and service to God, avoiding the pitfalls of uncontrolled anger or zeal without knowledge.

· Spiritual Warfare:
The fervency with which believers are called to engage in spiritual warfare is akin to pursuing righteousness "hotly." Ephesians 6:10-18 describes the armor of God, urging Christians to stand firm against the schemes of the devil with vigilance and intensity.

In summary, while the specific term "hotly" may not be prevalent in the biblical text, the concept is woven throughout Scripture, illustrating the intensity of divine and human actions and emotions. The Bible provides guidance on how to harness such fervor in alignment with God's will and purposes.1. (a.) In a hot or fiery manner; ardently; vehemently; violently; hastily; as, a hotly pursued.

2. (a.) In a lustful manner; lustfully.

1814. dalaq -- to burn, hotly pursue
... 1813, 1814. dalaq. 1815 . to burn, hotly pursue. Transliteration: dalaq Phonetic
Spelling: (daw-lak') Short Definition: burning. Word Origin a prim. ...
/hebrew/1814.htm - 6k

The Cardinal was Seated, -- He Rose as Moretti Appeared. ...
... profoundly sorry for their sins.". "No sorrow can wipe out such infamy""
began Moretti hotly. "Patience! Patience, my son!" and ...
/.../corelli/the master-christian/xv the cardinal was seated.htm

The Eighteenth Theban Dynasty
... The contest was hotly fought out on both sides, but victory at length remained with
the invaders, and innumerable prisoners fell into their hands. ...
/.../chapter iiithe eighteenth theban dynasty.htm

Covetousness is a Great Evil; and it is not Possible in a Single ...
... who have been utterly despoiled, or taken captive, (or) put to death, what else
ought to be expected, than that those who struggle so hotly for covetousness ...
/.../canonical epistle of gregory thaumaturgus/canon ii covetousness is a.htm

Sovereignty and Human Responsibility
... The utter corruption and degradation of human nature is something which man hates
to acknowledge, and which he will hotly and insistently deny until he is ...
/.../pink/the sovereignty of god/chapter eight sovereignty and human.htm

Esther
... His apostles, and it is a satisfaction to think that in very early times, and even
among Jewish scholars, its right to a place in the canon was hotly contested ...
//christianbookshelf.org/mcfadyen/introduction to the old testament/esther.htm

The Separation of the Provinces, 1857-1899.
... And now, to make the excitement still keener, an anonymous writer, who called himself
"Forscher" (Inquirer), issued a pamphlet hotly attacking some of the time ...
/.../hutton/history of the moravian church/chapter vii the separation of.htm

Climbing Towards the Climax.
... A few months later at another Jerusalem feast called the Feast of the Dedication,
comes a second hotly impulsive riotous attempt at stoning, and then an ...
/.../gordon/quiet talks on johns gospel/climbing towards the climax.htm

Prayer a War Measure.
... The earth is in a state of war. It is being hotly besieged and so one must use
war talk to grasp the facts with which prayer is concerned. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/gordon/quiet talks on prayer/prayer a war measure.htm

A Table of the Chief Things.
... Whether unleavened or leavened bread is to be used; also it is hotly disputed about
the manner of taking it, and to whom it is to be given, [358]471, [359]472. ...
/.../a table of the chief.htm

The Emperor and Empress
... The walls of alabaster and other lustrous marbles were inlaid with agate and cornelian,
and the eastern sunlight glowed hotly on pillars of the Numidian marble ...
/.../chapter xviii the emperor and.htm

Hotly (6 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) In a hot or fiery manner; ardently; vehemently;
violently; hastily; as, a hotly pursued. ...Hotly (6 Occurrences). ...
/h/hotly.htm - 8k

Pursued (75 Occurrences)
... Jacob answered Laban, "What is my trespass? What is my sin, that you have
hotly pursued after me? (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV). ...
/p/pursued.htm - 29k

Kidron (11 Occurrences)
... Cedron): A place which, in obedience to Antiochus Sidetes, Cendebaeus fortified
(1 Maccabees 15:39;), to which, when defeated, he fled, hotly pursued by John ...
/k/kidron.htm - 17k

Upbraided (4 Occurrences)
... with Laban. Jacob answered Laban, "What is my trespass? What is my sin,
that you have hotly pursued after me? (See RSV). Judges 8 ...
/u/upbraided.htm - 7k

Wroth (65 Occurrences)
... to Laban, What is my trespass? what is my sin, that thou hast so hotly
pursued after me? (KJV JPS ASV WBS). Genesis 34:7 And the ...
/w/wroth.htm - 26k

Flagrant (3 Occurrences)
... 2. (a.) Actually in preparation, execution, or performance; carried on hotly; raging.
3. (a.) Flaming into notice; notorious; enormous; heinous. ...
/f/flagrant.htm - 7k

Task (37 Occurrences)
... with Laban. Jacob answered Laban, "What is my trespass? What is my sin,
that you have hotly pursued after me? (See NIV). Exodus 5 ...
/t/task.htm - 17k

Eager (43 Occurrences)
... 3. (a.) Excited by desire in the pursuit of any object; ardent to pursue, perform,
or obtain; keenly desirous; hotly longing; earnest; zealous; impetuous ...
/e/eager.htm - 18k

Devises (11 Occurrences)
... (WEB DBY RSV NIV). Psalms 10:2 Through the pride of the wicked the poor is hotly
pursued, they are taken in the devices that they have imagined. (See NIV). ...
/d/devises.htm - 9k

Disputed (10 Occurrences)
... with Laban. And Jacob answered and said to Laban, What is my fault, what
my sin, that thou hast so hotly pursued after me? (DBY). 2 ...
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