# furnace #

## Facts: ##

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.



## Bible References: ##

* [1 Kings 08:51-53](en/tn/1ki/help/08/51)
* [Genesis 19:26-28](en/tn/gen/help/19/26)
* [Proverbs 17:3-4](en/tn/pro/help/17/03)
* [Psalms 021:9-10](en/tn/psa/help/21/09)
* [Revelation 09:1-2](en/tn/rev/help/09/01)