King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
For our God [is] a consuming fire.
Complete Jewish Bible:
For indeed,
“Our God is a consuming fire!”
Berean Standard Bible:
“For our God is a consuming fire.”
American Standard Version:
for our God is a consuming fire.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
For{G2532}{G1063} our{G2257} God{G2316} is a consuming{G2654} fire{G4442}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Deuteronomy 4:24
- For the LORD thy God [is] a consuming fire, [even] a jealous God.
Deuteronomy 9:3
- Understand therefore this day, that the LORD thy God [is] he which goeth over before thee; [as] a consuming fire he shall destroy them, and he shall bring them down before thy face: so shalt thou drive them out, and destroy them quickly, as the LORD hath said unto thee.
Isaiah 66:15
- ¶ For, behold, the LORD will come with fire, and with his chariots like a whirlwind, to render his anger with fury, and his rebuke with flames of fire.
Hebrews 10:27
- But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries.
2 Thessalonians 1:8
- In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:
Exodus 24:17
- And the sight of the glory of the LORD [was] like devouring fire on the top of the mount in the eyes of the children of Israel.
Daniel 7:9
- ¶ I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment [was] white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool: his throne [was like] the fiery flame, [and] his wheels [as] burning fire.
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Commentary for Hebrews 12:29
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet. - Strong's Number: G1063
There are 1016 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: γάρ
Transliteration: gár
Pronunciation: gar
Description: a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):--and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet. - Strong's Number: G2257
There are 365 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἡμῶν
Transliteration: hēmōn
Pronunciation: hay-mone'
Description: genitive case plural of ἐγώ; of (or from) us:--our (company), us, we. - Strong's Number: G2316
There are 1172 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: θεός
Transliteration: theós
Pronunciation: theh'-os
Description: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with ὁ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward). - Strong's Number: G2654
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καταναλίσκω
Transliteration: katanalískō
Pronunciation: kat-an-al-is'-ko
Description: from κατά and ἀναλίσκω; to consume utterly:--consume. - Strong's Number: G4442
There are 73 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πῦρ
Transliteration: pŷr
Pronunciation: poor
Description: a primary word; "fire" (literally or figuratively, specially, lightning):--fiery, fire.