Definition and Description:
Bloody-flux, known in modern medical terms as dysentery, is an intestinal disease characterized by severe diarrhea with the presence of blood and mucus in the feces. This condition is often accompanied by abdominal pain and fever. In ancient times, it was a common and serious ailment due to the lack of modern sanitation and medical treatments.

Biblical References:
The term "bloody-flux" itself does not appear in the Bible; however, the condition is alluded to in various passages that describe diseases and afflictions affecting the people of biblical times. In Acts 28:8, the Berean Standard Bible mentions a related condition: "It happened that the father of Publius was sick in bed, suffering from fever and dysentery. Paul went in to see him, and after praying and laying his hands on him, he healed him." This passage highlights the presence of such illnesses in the ancient world and the miraculous healing power attributed to the apostles.

Historical and Cultural Context:
In the ancient Near East, where the biblical narrative unfolds, diseases like dysentery were prevalent due to inadequate sanitation and the consumption of contaminated food and water. The Israelites, during their wilderness wanderings and settlement in the Promised Land, would have been familiar with such afflictions. The Law of Moses includes various health and sanitation regulations (e.g., Leviticus 11, Deuteronomy 23:12-14) that, while primarily spiritual in nature, also served to protect the community from disease.

Theological Significance:
From a theological perspective, diseases such as the bloody-flux are often seen as part of the fallen human condition, a consequence of the original sin that brought suffering and death into the world (Genesis 3). In the New Testament, Jesus' healing of the sick is a sign of the coming Kingdom of God, where there will be no more pain or suffering (Revelation 21:4). The healing of Publius' father by Paul in Acts 28:8 serves as a testament to the power of God working through His servants, affirming the message of salvation and restoration.

Practical Implications for Believers:
For believers, the biblical accounts of healing from diseases like the bloody-flux encourage faith in God's power to heal and His compassion for those who suffer. They also remind Christians of the importance of prayer, as seen in Paul's intercession for Publius' father. Furthermore, the biblical emphasis on cleanliness and community health underscores the responsibility of believers to care for their bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20) and to promote the well-being of their communities.

Conclusion:
While the Bible does not provide a detailed medical description of bloody-flux, its references to related conditions and the broader biblical themes of healing and restoration offer valuable insights into the nature of disease and the hope of divine intervention.1420. dusenterion -- dysentery
... dysentery. From dus- and a comparative of entos (meaning a bowel); a "dysentery" --
bloody flux. see GREEK dus-. see GREEK entos. (dusenterio) -- 1 Occurrence. ...
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Paul and his Praying (Continued)
... In the same quarter at the time, was the father of Publius, who was very ill
of a fever, and bloody flux, approaching seemingly his end. ...
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Acts xxviii. 1
... And it came to pass, that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and of a bloody
flux: to whom Paul entered in, and prayed, and laid his hands on him, and ...
/.../chrysostom/homilies on acts and romans/homily liv acts xxviii 1.htm

After the Wreck
... who received us, and lodged us three days courteously.8. And it came to pass, that
the father of Publius lay sick of a fever, and of a bloody flux: to whom ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture the acts/after the wreck.htm

Index i. Of Subjects
... cure of centurion's servant there, 544-549; raising of Jairus' daughter at,
616-634; healing of the woman with the bloody flux, 620; Christ leaves it, 635; ...
/.../edersheim/the life and times of jesus the messiah/index i of subjects.htm

Paul in Malta and Rome.
... And it came to pass, that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever, and of a bloody
flux: to whom Paul entered in, and prayed, and laid his hands on him, and ...
/.../dick/lectures on the acts of the apostles/lecture xxix paul in malta.htm

On the Words of the Gospel, Matt. viii. 8, "I am not Worthy that ...
... Touch then, if thou art suffering from a bloody flux. There will go power
out of Him whose garment it is, and it will heal thee. ...
/.../sermons on selected lessons of the new testament/sermon xii on the words.htm

The Voyage and Shipwreck
... And it came to pass, that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and of a bloody
flux: to whom Paul entered in, and prayed, and laid his hands on him, and ...
/.../white/the acts of the apostles/lesson 42 the voyage and.htm

Homeward Bound
... his clay coil. It was a case of hard dying, redoubled paroxysms, fierce
fever, and bloody flux, and dreadful details. He would wear ...
/.../marson/hugh bishop of lincoln/chapter x homeward bound.htm

Appendix xvi. On the Jewish views About Demons' and the Demonised ...
... the contrast to the Savior's mode of treatment, it may be mentioned that quite a
number of remedies are suggested for the cure of a bloody flux - of which ...
/.../the life and times of jesus the messiah/appendix xvi on the jewish.htm

Of Good Angels
... "In his Meditations, he solemnly thanks God for revealing to him, when he was at
Cajeta, in a dream, what totally cured the bloody flux; which none of his ...
/.../wesley/sermons on several occasions/sermon 71 of good angels.htm

Bloody-flux (1 Occurrence)
Bloody-flux. Bloody, Bloody-flux. Bloom . Multi-Version Concordance
Bloody-flux (1 Occurrence). Acts 28:8 And it came ...
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Flux (26 Occurrences)
... 5. (n.) A fluid discharge from the bowels or other part; especially, an excessive
and morbid discharge; as, the bloodyflux or dysentery. See Bloodyflux. ...
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Bloody (19 Occurrences)
... MO Evans. BLOODYFLUX. ... Matthew 9:20 And behold, a woman, who had had a bloodyflux
for twelve years, came behind and touched the hem of his garment; (DBY). ...
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Bloom (9 Occurrences)

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Issue (59 Occurrences)
... 5:25 Luke 8:43). BLOOD, ISSUE OF. ish'-u. See BLOODYFLUX. Multi-Version
Concordance Issue (59 Occurrences). Matthew 9:20 Behold, a ...
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Dysentery (1 Occurrence)
... dis'-en-ter-i (dusenteria): In Acts 28:8 the Revised Version (British and American)
uses this word in place of the phrase "bloodyflux" of the King James ...
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Blood (435 Occurrences)
... BLOOD, AVENGER OF. See AVENGER. BLOOD, ISSUE OF. ish'-u. See BLOODYFLUX. FLESH
AND BLOOD. See FLESH, 5. Multi-Version Concordance Blood (435 Occurrences). ...
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