Fury

Fury - (Easton's Bible Dictionary)

Fury û As attributed to God, is a figurative expression for dispensing afflictive judgments (Lev. 26:28; Job 20:23; Isa. 63:3; Jer. 4:4; Ezek. 5:13; Dan. 9:16; Zech. 8:2).

Fury - (Webster's 1828 Dictionary)

FU'RY, n. [L. furor, furia, furo, to rage.]

1. A violent rushing; impetuous motion; as the fury of the winds.

2. Rage; a storm of anger; madness; turbulence.

I do oppose my patience to his fury.

3. Enthusiasm; heat of the mind.

4. In mythology, a deity; a goddess of vengeance; hence, a stormy turbulent, violent woman.

Wrath - (Webster's 1828 Dictionary)

WRATH, n. [L.]

1. Violent anger; vehement exasperation; indignation; as the wrath of Achilles.

When the wrath of king Ahasuerus was appeased--Est 2.

O Lord--in wrath remember mercy. Hab 3.

2. The effects of anger. Prov 27.

3. The just punishment of an offense or crime. Rom 8.

Gods wrath, in Scripture, is his holy and just indignation against sin. Rom 1.

fu'-ri (alastor, "not to forget," "significant of revenge"):

Occurs only in /APC 2Macc 7:9 the King James Version, "Thou like a fury (the Revised Version (British and American) "Thou, miscreant") takest us out of this present life."

See also WRATH; FIERCENESS; ANGER.

Definition

Wrath is an intense anger that is sometimes long-lasting. The Bible describes both people and God as experiencing intense anger. When speaking about God’s “wrath,” make sure the word or phrase used to translate this term does not refer to a sinful fit of rage (which might be true of a human person).

• In the Bible, “wrath” often refers to God’s righteous judgment of sin and punishment of people who rebel against him.
• The “wrath of God” can also refer to his judgment and punishment for sin.
• God’s wrath is the righteous penalty for those who do not repent of their sin.

Translation Suggestions

• Depending on the context, other ways this term could be translated include “intense anger” or “righteous judgment” or “anger.”
• God’s wrath is just and holy. When talking about God’s wrath, make sure the word or phrase used to translate this term does not refer to a sinful human rage.

(See also: judge, sin)

Bible References

• 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10
• 1 Timothy 2:8-10
• Luke 3:7
• Luke 21:23
• Matthew 3:7
• Revelation 14:10
• Romans 1:18
• Romans 5:9

Word Data

• Strong’s: H0639, H2197, H2528, H2534, H2740, H3707, H3708, H5678, H7107, H7109, H7110, H7265, H7267, G23720, G37090, G39490, G39500