Strongs Number: G4451
| Greek Word: | πύρωσις |
| Transliteration: | purōsis |
| Phonetic: | poo'-ro-sis |
| Part of Speech: | Noun Feminine |
| Strongs Definition: | ignition that is (specifically) smelting (figuratively conflagration calamity as a test) |
| Thayers Definition: |
1. a burning a. the burning by which metals are roasted and reduced b. by a figure drawn from a refiners fire 1. calamities or trials that test the character |
| Origin: | From G4448 |
| Bible Usage: | burning trial. |