4443. pura
Lexicon
pura: Fire, burning

Original Word: πυρά
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: pura
Pronunciation: poo-rah'
Phonetic Spelling: (poo-rah')
Definition: Fire, burning
Meaning: a fire, pile of burning fuel.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
fire.

From pur; a fire (concretely) -- fire.

see GREEK pur

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from pur
Definition
a fire
NASB Translation
fire (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 4443: πυρά

πυρά, πυράς, (πῦρ), from Homer down, a fire, a pile of burning fuel: Acts 28:2f

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word πῦρ (pyr), meaning "fire."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: Strong's Hebrew 784: אֵשׁ (esh) • fire
Strong's Hebrew 4150: מוֹעֵד (moed) • appointed time, place, or meeting (related to gatherings, sometimes around a fire)
Strong's Hebrew 1197: בָּעַר (ba'ar) • to burn, consume with fire

These Hebrew entries provide a background to the concept of fire in the biblical tradition, illustrating its multifaceted role in both practical and symbolic contexts.

Usage: The term πυρά is used in the New Testament to refer to a fire, often in the context of a literal fire or a place where fire is present. It can also imply a gathering around a fire, such as for warmth or cooking.

Context: The Greek word πυρά appears in the New Testament in contexts that involve literal fires. It is used to describe situations where fire is central to the scene or activity. For example, in John 18:18, the term is used to describe the fire around which the servants and officers stood warming themselves during the trial of Jesus: "Now the servants and officers were standing there, having made a fire of coals, for it was cold, and they were warming themselves. And Peter was also with them, standing and warming himself" (BSB).

The use of πυρά in the New Testament often highlights the practical and communal aspects of fire, such as providing warmth or serving as a focal point for gathering. In the ancient world, fire was a crucial element for daily life, used for cooking, heating, and as a source of light. The presence of a fire often signifies a place of gathering and interaction, as seen in the account of Peter's denial, where the fire becomes a setting for a significant moment in the narrative.

Theologically, fire in the Bible can also symbolize purification, judgment, and the presence of God. While πυρά itself is primarily used in a literal sense, the broader biblical theme of fire encompasses these symbolic meanings, contributing to the rich tapestry of biblical imagery.

Forms and Transliterations
πυραν πυράν πυρὰν πυργοβάρεσί puran pyran pyrán pyràn
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Englishman's Concordance
Acts 28:2 N-AFS
GRK: ἅψαντες γὰρ πυρὰν προσελάβοντο πάντας
NAS: they kindled a fire and received
KJV: they kindled a fire, and received
INT: having kindled indeed a fire they received all

Acts 28:3 N-AFS
GRK: ἐπὶ τὴν πυράν ἔχιδνα ἀπὸ
NAS: and laid them on the fire, a viper
KJV: [them] on the fire, there came
INT: on the fire a viper out of

Strong's Greek 4443
2 Occurrences


πυρὰν — 2 Occ.















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