Finer
A finer was a worker who refined or worked silver and gold. The related biblical terms are also translated “founder” or “goldsmith.”
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Fining pot
A fining pot was a crucible or melting pot used for refining metal. Scripture also uses it figuratively for testing and proving character.
FINISH
To finish means to end, complete, accomplish, or bring something to its appointed conclusion. Jesus’ declaration “It is finished” expresses the completion of His work on the cross.
FINISHER
Finisher means one who completes or perfects. Hebrews applies the title to Jesus, the Leader and Perfecter of faith, who endured the cross and brought faith to its highest fulfillment.
Fir
“Fir” is the traditional translation of a Hebrew term for a lofty tree, probably referring to a cypress or pine rather than the true fir. Its wood was used for instruments, doors, ceilings, ships, floors, and spear shafts.
Fire
Fire served for cooking, warmth, lighting, sacrifice, refining, warfare, and destruction. Biblically it also symbolizes God’s presence, holiness, power, judgment, purification, the Holy Spirit, severe trial, and eternal punishment.
Firebrand
A firebrand is a burning stick, torch, or flaming dart. Figuratively, it can describe an angry or destructive person, or someone mercifully rescued from destruction.
Firepan
A firepan was a metal vessel for carrying live coals, burning incense, or receiving the burned ends of lamp wicks. Different firepans served the altar, incense service, and Tabernacle or Temple lamps.
FIRES
Fires may refer to literal flames. In Ezekiel they are associated with burning fuel, while an older rendering of Isaiah 24:15 probably means “east” or the region of light.
Firkin
A firkin was an ancient liquid measure used for the water pots at Cana. It was approximately equivalent to the Hebrew bath and held about nine gallons.
Firmament
The firmament is the expanse or wide arch of heaven described in Genesis as separating the waters above from those below and bearing the heavenly lights. The term reflects biblical descriptive language rather than a technical scientific description.
FIRST
First may indicate priority in time, order, rank, or importance. Scripture applies it to beginnings, firstborn rights, supreme commandments, and God and Christ as the First and the Last.
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