Topical Encyclopedia Definition and Description:Boils are painful, pus-filled bumps that form under the skin when bacteria infect and inflame one or more hair follicles or oil glands. In biblical times, boils were considered a severe affliction and often seen as a manifestation of divine judgment or a test of faith. Biblical References: 1. The Plague of Boils in Egypt: In the book of Exodus, boils are described as one of the ten plagues that God inflicted upon Egypt to persuade Pharaoh to release the Israelites from slavery. The plague of boils is the sixth plague and is described in Exodus 9:8-11. God instructs Moses and Aaron to take handfuls of soot from a furnace and scatter it toward the sky in the presence of Pharaoh. This soot becomes fine dust over the land of Egypt, causing festering boils to break out on people and animals throughout the land. The magicians of Egypt were unable to stand before Moses because of the boils, as they too were afflicted. This plague demonstrated the power of God over the Egyptian deities and the impotence of Pharaoh's magicians. Exodus 9:10-11 : "So they took soot from the furnace and stood before Pharaoh. Moses tossed it into the air, and festering boils broke out on man and beast. The magicians could not stand before Moses because the boils had afflicted them and all the Egyptians." 2. Job's Suffering: The account of Job is another significant biblical account involving boils. Job, a man described as blameless and upright, is afflicted with painful boils from the soles of his feet to the crown of his head as part of a test of his faithfulness to God. Despite his intense suffering and the urging of his wife to curse God and die, Job remains steadfast in his faith, refusing to sin with his lips. This account is found in Job 2:7-8. Job 2:7-8 : "So Satan went out from the presence of the LORD and afflicted Job with terrible boils from the soles of his feet to the crown of his head. And Job took a piece of broken pottery to scrape himself as he sat among the ashes." 3. Hezekiah's Illness: In 2 Kings 20:1-7, King Hezekiah falls ill with a life-threatening boil. The prophet Isaiah tells him to set his house in order because he will not recover. However, Hezekiah prays earnestly to the Lord, and God hears his prayer, granting him an additional fifteen years of life. Isaiah instructs that a poultice of figs be applied to the boil, and Hezekiah recovers. This account highlights the power of prayer and God's mercy in response to sincere supplication. 2 Kings 20:7 : "Then Isaiah said, 'Prepare a poultice of figs.' So they brought it and applied it to the boil, and he recovered." Theological Significance: In the biblical context, boils are often associated with divine judgment, testing, and healing. They serve as a reminder of human frailty and the need for reliance on God's power and mercy. The accounts of boils in the Bible illustrate themes of faith, repentance, and the sovereignty of God over human affairs. These narratives encourage believers to trust in God's wisdom and timing, even amidst suffering and trials. Topical Bible Verses 2 Kings 20:7And Isaiah said, Take a lump of figs. And they took and laid it on the boil, and he recovered. Topicalbible.org Job 2:8 Leviticus 13:18-23 Exodus 9:10 Strong's Hebrew 76. ababuah -- blisters, boils... 75, 76. ababuah. 77 . blisters, boils. Transliteration: ababuah Phonetic Spelling: (ab-ah-boo-aw') Short Definition: sores. Word ... /hebrew/76.htm - 5k 7822. shechin -- a boil, eruption 7280. raga' -- to disturb Library Snake-Worship. The Ark among the Philistines The Worst Things Work for Good to the Godly Money for Postage. The Sorrowful Man's Question The Plagues of Egypt The Resurrection Obedience 'the Angel Adjutant' The God of the Old Testament is the God of the New Thesaurus Boils (6 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance Boils (6 Occurrences). Exodus 9:9 It shall become small dust over all the land of Egypt, and shall be a ... /b/boils.htm - 8k Boil (29 Occurrences) Plagues (28 Occurrences) Festering (7 Occurrences) Magicians (16 Occurrences) Blisters (2 Occurrences) Breaking (69 Occurrences) Sores (16 Occurrences) Couldn't (6 Occurrences) Egyptians (108 Occurrences) Resources What were the emerods God afflicted the Philistines with in 1 Samuel 5? | GotQuestions.orgWhat was the meaning and purpose of the ten plagues of Egypt? | GotQuestions.org What is Divine Command Theory? | GotQuestions.org Boils: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Boils (6 Occurrences)Exodus 9:9 Exodus 9:10 Exodus 9:11 Deuteronomy 28:27 Deuteronomy 28:35 Job 2:7 Subtopics Related Terms |
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