Bible Dictionary

Dust

Fine particles of earth or soil.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

368

Entry Position

109 of 368

Letter

D

Meaning

Fine particles of earth or soil.

Key Scriptures

  • Genesis 2:7
  • Genesis 3:19
  • Job 42:6
  • Psalm 103:14
  • Ecclesiastes 3:20
  • Isaiah 52:2
  • Daniel 12:2

Original Language

Hebrew

עָפָר

aphar

dust; earth

Greek

χοῦς

chous

dust; soil

Meaning

Dust is made up of fine particles of earth or soil.

Biblical Usage

In Scripture, dust refers to the earth from which man was formed, human mortality, humility, and the ground itself.

Key References

  • Genesis 2:7
  • Genesis 3:19
  • Job 42:6
  • Psalm 103:14
  • Ecclesiastes 3:20
  • Isaiah 52:2
  • Daniel 12:2
  • Earth
  • Ground
  • Clay
  • Mortality
  • Ashes

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Scriptures

  • Genesis 2:7
  • Genesis 3:19
  • Job 42:6
  • Psalm 103:14
  • Ecclesiastes 3:20
  • Isaiah 52:2
  • Daniel 12:2

Related Terms

earth ground clay mortality

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