7 Bible Verses about Coal, Metaphorical Use

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Proverbs 6:25-28

Lust not after her beauty in thy heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids. For by means of a lewd woman a man is brought to a piece of bread: and the adulteress will hunt for the precious life. Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?read more.
Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?

Isaiah 6:6

Then one of the seraphim flew to me, having a live coal in his hand, which he had taken with the tongs from off the altar:

2 Samuel 14:7

And behold, the whole family hath risen against thy handmaid, and they said, Deliver him that smote his brother, that we may kill him, for the life of his brother whom he slew; and we will destroy the heir also: and so they will quench my coal which is left, and will not leave to my husband neither name nor remainder upon the earth.

Romans 12:20-21

Therefore if thy enemy hungereth, feed him; if he thirsteth, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Proverbs 6:27-29

Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned? Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned? So he that goeth in to his neighbor's wife; whoever toucheth her shall not be innocent.

Proverbs 25:21-22

If thy enemy shall hunger, give him bread to eat; and if he shall thirst, give him water to drink: For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD will reward thee.

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