Arthur Miller's The Crucible is rich in biblical allusions, particularly in Act 2. Reverend Hale compares Rebecca Nurse to Lucifer, suggesting appearances can be deceiving, while John Proctor likens Abigail's influence to Moses parting the Red Sea. Proctor also compares Hale to Pontius Pilate, accusing him of shirking responsibility. These allusions highlight the Puritan community's reliance on scripture to justify actions during the Salem witch trials. The play's title, "The Crucible," symbolizes both a severe test and the heated hysteria of the community, paralleling the McCarthy era's "red scare."

Proctor's statement means that the truth about their sins and hypocrisy is now exposed, and they can no longer hide from it. Proctor struggles with his conscience and fears God's judgment. He believes that "God's icy wind" symbolizes divine punishment that will befall them for their deceit and wrongdoing.

The quote regarding "the voice of Heaven" in The Crucible signifies the perceived divine authority and moral righteousness of the court. It reflects the characters' belief that their actions and judgments are sanctioned by God, which underscores the play's themes of religious fanaticism and the dangers of conflating personal vendettas with divine will.

Proctor's third son is not baptized because Proctor does not trust Reverend Parris. He believes Parris is more concerned with material wealth and power than with genuine religious faith, making him unworthy to perform the ceremony.

In The Crucible, characters avoid Sabbath meetings due to distrust and fear of the church's increasing influence and the Reverend's focus on material wealth rather than spiritual matters. Additionally, the oppressive atmosphere and the rampant hysteria surrounding witchcraft accusations contribute to their reluctance to attend.

Reverend Hale's strong belief in the devil's influence profoundly impacts his life, initially making him confident and authoritative as an expert on witchcraft. His certainty in recognizing the devil's signs leads him to support the Salem witch trials, giving his opinions great weight and influence. However, his pride blinds him to deceit, making him an unwitting accomplice to wrongful accusations. Eventually, he realizes his role in the tragedy and becomes a remorseful, humbled figure.

In "The Crucible," Hale means that John Proctor should not fear God's judgment for lying to save his life. Hale urges Elizabeth to persuade John to confess to witchcraft, arguing that God would judge him less harshly for lying than for sacrificing his life out of pride, thus abandoning his family.

The Puritan belief in predestination made them more willing to accept the suffering of others as it was clear that those suffering were already damned, and it made Puritans less likely to try to protect or alter the fate of the accused.

John Hale explains the events in Salem by suggesting that, just as God did not foresee Lucifer's fall, a seemingly virtuous person could also fall into sin without others knowing. He advises the villagers to reflect on their actions, implying that their sins have brought God's wrath upon them. Hale places the responsibility with divine judgment rather than human corruption, suggesting that the community's misdeeds have prompted this divine punishment.

Rebecca Nurse's faith is rooted in calmness, piety, and trust in divine power and prayer. She believes in seeking God's guidance and shows a peaceful, reassuring presence. In contrast, Mrs. Putnam is obsessed with supernatural explanations for her troubles, such as the death of her children, and quickly resorts to blaming dark forces. Her faith is largely driven by fear and blame, illustrating her lack of genuine religious conviction compared to Rebecca's steadfast belief.