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furnace

Related Ideas:

kiln, oven

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.
• An "oven" is like a small furnace, and it is used for cooking food.
• A "kiln" is also a small furnace used to heat things other than food.

(See also: false god, image)

Bible References:

• 1 Kings 08:51
• Genesis 19:28
• Proverbs 17:03
• Psalms 021:09
• Revelation 09:02

Word Data:

• Strong's: H861, H3536, H3564, H5948, H8574, G2575

Forms Found in the English ULB:

furnace, furnaces, kiln, oven, ovens