אַתּוּן
at.tun (H0861)
furnace
AI Word Study
Based on the lexicon data provided, the Hebrew word "אַתּוּן" (at.tun) has a single meaning that can be directly translated to "furnace". This word is used a total of 10 times in the Bible. From this data, we can infer that the meaning of "furnace" covers various contexts, possibly referring to industrial processes, manufacturing, or possibly even something more ancient or primitive, like a cooking vessel or a kiln. Without further context, it's challenging to narrow down the range of usage, but its consistent translation to "furnace" suggests a range of applications within ancient Hebrew society. The significance of this word, therefore, arises from its direct association with heat, fire, and possibly metalworking or other industrial processes, providing insight into the technological and cultural practices of the ancient Hebrews.
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Whoever doesn’t fall down and worship shall be cast into the middle of a burning fiery furnace the same hour.”
and whoever doesn’t fall down and worship shall be cast into the middle of a burning fiery furnace.
Now if you are ready whenever you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipe, and all kinds of music to fall down and worship the image which I have made, good; but if you don’t worship, you shall be cast the same hour into the middle of a burning fiery furnace. Who is that god that will deliver you out of my hands?”
If it happens, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace; and he will deliver us out of your hand, O king.
Then Nebuchadnezzar was full of fury, and the form of his appearance was changed against Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. He spoke, and commanded that they should heat the furnace seven times more than it was usually heated.
He commanded certain mighty men who were in his army to bind Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, and to cast them into the burning fiery furnace.
Then these men were bound in their pants, their tunics, and their mantles, and their other clothes, and were cast into the middle of the burning fiery furnace.
Therefore because the king’s commandment was urgent, and the furnace exceedingly hot, the flame of the fire killed those men who took up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
These three men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, fell down bound into the middle of the burning fiery furnace.
Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth of the burning fiery furnace. He spoke and said, “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, you servants of the Most High God, come out, and come here!” Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego came out of the middle of the fire.