Word: purwsij

Pronounce: poo'-ro-sis

Strongs Number: G4451

Orig: from 4448; ignition, i.e. (specially), smelting (figuratively, conflagration, calamity as a test):--burning, trial. G4448

Use: TDNT-6:950,975 Noun Feminine

Heb Strong: H3564 H7711

1) a burning
1a) the burning by which metals are roasted and reduced
1b) by a figure drawn from a refiners fire
1b1) calamities or trials that test the character