Proverbs 17:3
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3 The crucible for silver, and the furnace for gold,
but the tester of hearts is the Lord.
Wisdom 3:6
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6 As gold in the furnace, he proved them,
and as sacrificial offerings[a] he took them to himself.(A)
Footnotes
- 3:6 Offerings: the image is that of the burnt offering, in which the victim is completely consumed by fire.
Isaiah 48:10
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10 See, I refined you, but not like silver;
I tested you in the furnace of affliction.(A)
1 Peter 1:7
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7 so that the genuineness of your faith, more precious than gold that is perishable even though tested by fire, may prove to be for praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.(A)
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