furnace

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Definition

A furnace was a very large oven used for heating objects to a high temperature.

In ancient times, most furnaces were used for melting metals to make objects such as cooking pots, jewelry, weapons, and idols.
Furnaces were also used in the making of clay pottery.
Sometimes a furnace is referred to figuratively to explain that something is very hot.

(See also: false god, image)

Bible References

1 Kings 8:51
Genesis 19:28
Proverbs 17:3
Psalms 21:9
Revelation 9:2

Word Data

Strong’s: H0861, H3536, H3564, H5948, H8574, G25750

Topics

Furnace

In other dictionaries

Read “Furnace” in the 4 dictionaries

FurnaceEaston’s Bible Dictionary & Webster’s 1828 Dictionary
FurnaceInternational Standard Bible Encyclopedia
FurnaceSmith’s Bible Dictionary

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