2017-04-15 17:23:59 +00:00
# dung, manure #
2017-04-15 17:22:54 +00:00
2017-04-15 17:23:59 +00:00
## Definition: ##
2017-04-15 17:22:54 +00:00
2017-04-15 17:23:59 +00:00
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."
2017-04-15 17:22:54 +00:00
2017-04-15 17:23:59 +00:00
* 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.
2017-04-15 17:25:45 +00:00
* The expression "be like dung on the face of the earth" could be translated as "be scattered like worthless dung over the land."
2017-04-15 17:23:59 +00:00
* The "Dung Gate" in the South Wall of Jerusalem was probably the gate where garbage and trash were taken out of the city.
2017-05-05 19:48:23 +00:00
(See also: [[../kt/gate.md]])
2017-04-15 17:23:59 +00:00
## Bible References: ##
* [1 Kings 14:9-10 ](en/tn/1ki/help/14/09 )
* [2 Kings 06:24-26 ](en/tn/2ki/help/06/24 )
* [Isaiah 25:9-10 ](en/tn/isa/help/25/09 )
* [Jeremiah 08:1-3 ](en/tn/jer/help/08/01 )
See in Reader
