πυρὸς
pŷr
of fire
Primary meaning: fire, a physical phenomenon involving flame and heat. The term extends metaphorically to intense force, consuming energy, or purification processes; in some contexts, it also signifies divine presence, judgment, or zeal. In figurative use, πῦρ can denote emotional intensity, such as passion or anger, or destructive power.
Romans 12:20 · Word #17
Lexicon G4442
| Lemma | πῦρ |
| Transliteration | pŷr |
| Strong's | G4442 |
| Definition | Primary meaning: fire, a physical phenomenon involving flame and heat. The term extends metaphorically to intense force, consuming energy, or purification processes; in some contexts, it also signifies divine presence, judgment, or zeal. In figurative use, πῦρ can denote emotional intensity, such as passion or anger, or destructive power. |
Morphology N GEN N SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of fire |
| Literal | of-fire |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | πῦρ |
| Strong's | G4442 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4442-03
of fire
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive singular, neuter (Gr,N,,,,,GNS) — indicating possession, source, description, or association. |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive singular form πυρός denotes possession, source, or relation, thus "of fire." The rendering preserves the primary root meaning of physical fire while allowing for its extended semantic uses. |
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