Frequently the symbol of God’s presence, revealed either in mercy or in judgment

(1) of his glory (Ex. 13: 21-22; Ezek. 1: 4, 13; Ezek. 10: 6-7; Dan. 7: 9; Dan. 10: 6);

(2) of his holiness (Deut. 4: 24; Heb. 12: 29);

(3) of his presence to protect (2 Kgs. 6: 17; Zech. 2: 5);

(4) of his judgments (Isa. 66: 15-16; Zech. 13: 9; Mal. 3: 2; 1 Cor. 3: 13);

(5) the punishment of the wicked (Matt. 18: 9; Matt. 25: 41; Mark 9: 43-48; Rev. 19: 20; Rev. 20: 10, 14-15; Rev. 21: 8);

(6) of the Holy Spirit as a purifying agent (Matt. 3: 11; Luke 3: 16); as tongues of fire (Acts 2: 3).

On the altar there was a perpetual fire, replenished with wood every morning (Lev. 6: 12; Lev. 9: 24; 2 Chr. 7: 1, 3), which consumed the burnt sacrifice and the incense offering.

For similar examples of fire in the Book of Mormon see 1 Ne. 1: 6; Hel. 5: 23-49; 3 Ne. 17: 23-24; 3 Ne. 19: 13-14; 3 Ne. 28: 21; 4 Ne. 1: 32; Morm. 8: 24.