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# consume #
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## Definition: ##
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The term "consume" literally means to use up something. It has several figurative meanings.
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* In the Bible, the word "consume" often refers to destroying things or people.
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* A fire is said to consume things, which means it destroys them by burning them up.
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* God is described as a "consuming fire," which is a description of his anger against sin. His anger results in terrible punishment for sinners who do not repent.
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* To consume food means to eat or drink something.
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* The phrase, "consume the land" could be translated as "destroy the land."
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## Translation Suggestions ##
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* In the context of consuming the land or people, this term could be translated as "destroy."
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* When fire is referred to, "consume" could be translated as "burn up."
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* The burning bush that Moses saw "was not consumed" which could be translated as, "did not get burned up" or "did not burn up."
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* When referring to eating, "consume" could be translated as "eat" or "devour."
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* If someone's strength is "consumed," it means his strength is "used up" or "gone."
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* The expression, "God is a consuming fire" could be translated as, "God is like a fire that burns things up" or "God is angry against sin and will destroy sinners like a fire."
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(See also: [devour](../other/devour.md) **·** [wrath](../kt/wrath.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [1 Kings 18:38-40](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ki/18/38)
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* [Deuteronomy 07:16](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/deu/07/16)
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* [Jeremiah 03:23-25](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jer/03/23)
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* [Job 07:8-10](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/job/07/08)
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* [Numbers 11:1-3](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/num/11/01)
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