Bible Dictionary
FLAME
A flame is a visible fire or burning blaze. Figuratively, Scripture uses it for excitement, shame, judgment, divine wrath, and the searching purity of the glorified Christ.
Biblical Usage
Scripture uses flame as a figure of excitement, shame, and astonishment, including “faces of flame.” It symbolizes God’s wrath and describes the glorified Christ with eyes like a flame of fire, signifying searching purity. Flames of fire are also described as ministers in the Psalms.