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furnace, furnaces, oven, ovens

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.

(See also: false god, image)

Bible References:

Word Data:

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