4451. purósis

Lexicon

purósis: Burning, fiery trial, testing by fire

Original Word: πύρωσις
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: purósis
Pronunciation: poo'-ro-sis
Phonetic Spelling: (poo'-ro-sis)
Definition: Burning, fiery trial, testing by fire
Meaning: a burning, trial, fiery test.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

burning, trial.

From puroo; ignition, i.e. (specially), smelting (figuratively, conflagration, calamity as a test) -- burning, trial.

see GREEK puroo

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from puroó
Definition
a burning, hence a refining
NASB Translation
burning (2), fiery ordeal (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4451: πύρωσις

πύρωσις, πυρώσεως, ἡ (πυρόω), a burning: Revelation 18:9, 18; the burning by which metals are roasted or reduced; by a figure drawn from the refiner's fire (on which cf. Proverbs 27:21), calamities or trials that test character: 1 Peter 4:12 (Tertullian adv. Gnost. 12 ne expavescatis ustionem, quae agitur in vobis in tentationem), cf. 1 Peter 1:7 ((ἡ πύρωσις τῆς δοκιμασίας, 'Teaching etc. 16, 5 [ET])). (In the same and other senses by Aristotle, Theophrastus, Plutarch, others.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb πυρόω (pyróō), meaning "to burn" or "to set on fire."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for πύρωσις, the concept of refining through fire is present in the Old Testament. Relevant Hebrew terms include:
• H6884 צָרַף (tsaraph): To smelt, refine, test.
• H8562 תַּמְרוּק (tamruq): Purification, cleansing.

These Hebrew terms similarly convey the idea of purification and testing through fire, reflecting a consistent biblical motif of trials serving a refining purpose in the life of the faithful.

Usage: The word πύρωσις is used in the New Testament to describe the intense trials or sufferings that believers may experience, often likened to a refining fire that tests and purifies faith.

Context: • Contextual Analysis: In the New Testament, πύρωσις is used to convey the concept of trials that believers face, which serve to test and refine their faith. This metaphorical use draws on the imagery of a refining fire, which purifies metals by burning away impurities. The term is notably used in 1 Peter 4:12, where the apostle Peter encourages believers not to be surprised by the "fiery trial" they are undergoing, as it serves a divine purpose in strengthening their faith.
• Theological Significance: The use of πύρωσις underscores the biblical theme of suffering as a means of spiritual growth and purification. It reflects the belief that God allows trials to refine believers, much like a craftsman refines precious metals. This process is seen as essential for developing perseverance, character, and hope, aligning with the broader biblical narrative of enduring suffering for the sake of righteousness.
• Exegesis of Key Passage (1 Peter 4:12): "Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you." (BSB) Here, Peter addresses the early Christian community, reminding them that suffering is a normal part of the Christian experience. The "fiery trial" is not to be viewed as an unexpected or alien event but as a divinely ordained process that tests and strengthens their faith.

Forms and Transliterations

πυρωσει πυρώσει πυρωσεως πυρώσεως πύρωσις πυρωτών purosei purōsei puroseos purōseōs pyrosei pyrōsei pyrṓsei pyroseos pyrōseōs pyrṓseos pyrṓseōs

Englishman's Concordance

1 Peter 4:12 N-DFS
GRK: ἐν ὑμῖν πυρώσει πρὸς πειρασμὸν
NAS: do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among
KJV: concerning the fiery trial which
INT: among you fire for trial

Revelation 18:9 N-GFS
GRK: καπνὸν τῆς πυρώσεως αὐτῆς
NAS: they see the smoke of her burning,
KJV: the smoke of her burning,
INT: smoke of the burning of her

Revelation 18:18 N-GFS
GRK: καπνὸν τῆς πυρώσεως αὐτῆς λέγοντες
NAS: the smoke of her burning, saying,
KJV: the smoke of her burning, saying, What
INT: smoke of the burning of her saying

Strong's Greek 4451
3 Occurrences

πυρώσει — 1 Occ.
πυρώσεως — 2 Occ.