fire and brimstone

== English == === Etymology === Calque of Biblical Hebrew גׇּפְרִ֣ית וָאֵ֑שׁ (gofrit va’esh) and Ancient Greek πυρὸς καὶ θείου (puròs kaì theíou), appearing in both the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament. "brimstone" is an old word for sulfur. === Noun === fire and brimstone (uncountable) The traditional punishments of Hell. ==== Related terms ==== rain fire and brimstone hellfire ==== Translations ==== === Adjective === fire and brimstone (not comparable) Referencing or emphasizing the power and wrath of God. ==== Alternative forms ==== fire-and-brimstone ==== Translations ====