καταναλίσκω
katanaliskō
G2654
G:V
Greek
to consume
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katanalisko describes God as a fire that consumes in Hebrews 12:29.
The attested use depicts God as a fire characterized by consuming, in Hebrews 12:29.
Senses in use
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Consuming as a description of fire · dominant
In Hebrews 12:29, the present active neuter singular participle occurs in the statement about God and fire; the APB renders the clause, "For our God is a consuming fire."
In the Anselm Project Bible: In Hebrews 12:29, the APB presents the clause as "For our God is a consuming fire." Its precise English correspondence to the participle cannot be isolated beyond this clause.