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 6:25
• Isaiah 25:10
• Jeremiah 8:2

Word Data

• Strong’s: H0830, H1119, H1557, H1561, H1686, H1828, H6569, H6675, G28740