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dung, manure

Definition:

The term “dung” refers to human or animal solid waste, and is also called feces or excrement. When used as fertilizer for enriching the soil, it is called “manure.”

• These terms can also be used figuratively to refer to something that is worthless or not important.
• Dried animal dung is often used for fuel.
• The expression “like dung on the ground” could be translated as “be scattered like worthless dung over the land.”
• The “Dung Gate” in the South Wall of Jerusalem was probably the gate where garbage and trash were taken out of the city.

(See also: gate)

Bible References:

• 1 Kings 14:10
• 2 Kings 06:25
• Isaiah 25:10
• Jeremiah 08:02

Word Data:

• Strong’s: H830, H1119, H1557, H1561, H1686, H1828, H6569, H6675, G2874