# 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.

(See also: [idol](../other/idol.md) **·** [image](../other/image.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Kings 08:51-53](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ki/08/51)
* [Genesis 19:26-28](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/19/26)
* [Proverbs 17:3-4](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/pro/17/03)
* [Psalms 021:9-10](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/psa/021/009)
* [Revelation 09:1-2](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/rev/09/01)