- fire and brimstone
- noun Date: 13th century the torments suffered by sinners in hell • fire-and-brimstone adjective
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fire and brimstone
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Fire and brimstone — is a term used, sometimes pejoratively, to describe a motif in Christian preaching which uses vivid descriptions of judgment, and the damnation to Hell of sinners forever to encourage repentance out of fear of divine wrath and punishment.The… … Wikipedia
Fire and Brimstone — «Fire and Brimstone» Сингл Dropkick Murphys из альбома Do or Die Boys on the Docks Сторона «А» Never Alone Eurotrash … Википедия
fire-and-brimstone — [fīr′ ən brim′stōn΄] adj. characterized by an emphasis on damnation and eternal punishment [a fire and brimstone sermon] … English World dictionary
fire and brimstone — ► fire and brimstone the supposed torments of hell. Main Entry: ↑fire … English terms dictionary
fire and brimstone — noun (Old Testament) God s means of destroying sinners (Freq. 1) his sermons were full of fire and brimstone • Topics: ↑Old Testament • Hypernyms: ↑damnation, ↑eternal damnation * * * … Useful english dictionary
fire-and-brimstone — ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷(ˌ) ̷ ̷ adjective Etymology: fire and brimstone : of or relating to an ultimate day of violent reckoning and retribution : apocalyptic a hive of revivalism, hymn singing, and fire and brimstone auguries from self appointed minor… … Useful english dictionary
fire and brimstone — 1. noun The traditional punishments of Hell. 2. adjective a) Referencing the power or wrath of God. That preacher gave a real fire and brimstone sermon! b) Stereotypical descriptive for a … Wiktionary
fire-and-brimstone — adjective see fire and brimstone … New Collegiate Dictionary
fire-and-brimstone — /fuyeur euhn brim stohn /, adj. threatening punishment in the hereafter: a fire and brimstone sermon. [1795 1805] * * * … Universalium
fire-and-brimstone — adj. Fire and brimstone is used with these nouns: ↑preacher … Collocations dictionary
