24. God is a consuming fire This term is applied to Jehovah with special reference to his manifestation of himself in Sinai. Comp. Exodus 24:17, where it is said the glory of Jehovah was like devouring, or consuming, fire. The writer of the Epistle to the Hebrews, in Hebrews 12:29, quotes from these passages, “Our God is a consuming fire.” read more
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 4:24
24. God is a consuming fire This term is applied to Jehovah with special reference to his manifestation of himself in Sinai. Comp. Exodus 24:17, where it is said the glory of Jehovah was like devouring, or consuming, fire. The writer of the Epistle to the Hebrews, in Hebrews 12:29, quotes from these passages, “Our God is a consuming fire.” read more