Greek · G4448, G956 · unreviewed

βέλη πεπυρωμένα

To burn · arrow

These lexicon entries are being actively developed. If you notice missing content, incorrect definitions, or have suggestions, we'd love to hear from you. Share a note on our Connect page and include a screenshot if helpful.

Words in this compound — expand to study each participant

πυρόω G4448 to burn
Pronunciation pyróō
Passive form emphasizing testing or purification by fire, not mere destruction.
Open lexicon entry →
βέλος G956 arrow
Pronunciation bélos
Open lexicon entry →

What does βέλη πεπυρωμένα (belē pepyrōmena) mean in the Bible?

πυρόω · βέλος is a Greek word meaning "flaming arrows, burning missiles".

Full entry for βέλη πεπυρωμένα (G4448, G956) · Browse the biblical lexicon

Meaning

flaming arrows, burning missiles
Discourse Aspect

How this verb appears across 6 occurrences in the NT discourse index (MACULA Greek SBLGNT).

Aspect
ongoing 1 infinitive 1 participle 4
Tense
present 3 perfect 3
Voice
passive 6
Mood
participle 4 infinitive 1 indicative 1

Aspect reflects grammatical form — not authorial emphasis. Participles and infinitives are verbal adjectives and nouns respectively.

Clause data: MACULA Greek (Clear Bible, CC BY 4.0) · SBLGNT (Logos/SBL, CC BY 4.0)

Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) — public domain

Sources