The term "hinder-part" refers to the rear or back portion of something, often used in a literal or metaphorical sense within the biblical context. This term appears in various passages throughout the Bible, illustrating both physical locations and symbolic meanings.

Biblical References:

1. Exodus 33:23 · In this passage, God speaks to Moses, saying, "Then I will take My hand away, and you will see My back; but My face must not be seen." The "back" or "hinder-part" here signifies the part of God's glory that Moses is permitted to see. This encounter emphasizes the holiness and transcendence of God, as well as the limitations of human beings in fully comprehending His divine essence.

2. 1 Samuel 5:4 · The term is indirectly referenced in the account of the Philistines and the Ark of the Covenant. When the statue of Dagon falls before the Ark, it is described as having its head and hands broken off, leaving only the "trunk" or "hinder-part." This event underscores the supremacy of the God of Israel over pagan deities and serves as a powerful demonstration of His power and authority.

3. Jonah 1:5 · The narrative of Jonah describes him going down into the "hinder-part" of the ship to sleep during a great storm. This physical location within the ship highlights Jonah's attempt to flee from God's presence and his initial indifference to the peril faced by the sailors. The "hinder-part" here symbolizes Jonah's spiritual retreat and disobedience.

Symbolic Interpretations:

In a broader symbolic sense, the "hinder-part" can represent aspects of life or spiritual truths that are not immediately visible or understood. It may denote the hidden or less apparent workings of God in the world, reminding believers of the mystery and depth of divine providence.

Theological Significance:

The concept of the "hinder-part" in Scripture often points to the limitations of human perception in the face of divine reality. It serves as a reminder of the need for humility and reverence before God, acknowledging that while believers may not always see the full picture, they can trust in His sovereign plan.

Practical Application:

For Christians, the idea of the "hinder-part" encourages a posture of faith and trust in God's unseen work. It calls for patience and perseverance, recognizing that while the full understanding of God's purposes may be obscured, His presence and guidance are ever-present. This perspective fosters a deeper reliance on God's wisdom and timing in all aspects of life.4403. prumna -- the stern (of a ship)
... stern, hinder part. Feminine of prumnus (hindmost); the stern of a ship -- hinder
part, stern. (prumna) -- 1 Occurrence. (prumne) -- 1 Occurrence. ...
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... 3), rear parts (1), west (1). afterward, back part hereafter, hinder part,
time to come, without. Or (shortened) achor {aw-khore'}; from ...
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Jesus Asleep on a Pillow"And He was in the Hinder Part of the Ship ...
... JESUS ASLEEP ON A PILLOW"And He was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a
pillow: and they awake Him, and say unto Him, Master, carest Thou not that we ...
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The Altar. The Rings. The Laver.
... The Temple was strait on the hinder part, but broad on the fore part; and resembled
the figure of a lion, because it is said, "Woe to Ariel" (the lion of the ...
/.../lightfoot/from the talmud and hebraica/chapter 34 the altar the.htm

A Total Wreck, all Hands Saved
... And falling into a place where two seas met, they ran the ship aground: and the
fore part stuck fast, and remained unmoveable, but the hinder part was broken ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture the acts/a total wreck all hands.htm

If, However, any one Thinks to Refute Our Argument on this Ground. ...
... Take, for instance, the case of a serpent; if it receives a deadly blow on the head,
the hinder part of the coil is not at once deadened along with it; but ...
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God's Spokesman.
... And he is put in to a cleft of the rock, and God's hand put over the opening (in
the simple language of the record), and then only the hinder part of God ...
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Concerning the Garments of the Priests, and of the High Priest.
... Of this was a crown made, as far from the hinder part of the head to each of the
temples; but this Ephielis, for so this calyx may be called, did not cover the ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 7 concerning the garments.htm

Till He Come
... JESUS ASLEEP ON A PILLOW"And He was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a
pillow: and they awake Him, and say unto Him, Master, carest Thou not that we ...
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The Storm Stilled
... And He was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake Him,
and say unto Him, Master, carest Thou not that we perish? 39. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture d/the storm stilled.htm

The Voyage and Shipwreck
... And falling into a place where two seas met, they ran the ship aground; and the
fore part stuck fast, and remained unmovable, but the hinder part was broken ...
/.../white/the acts of the apostles/lesson 42 the voyage and.htm

February 22 Evening
... There arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it
was now full. And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow. ...
/.../anonymous/daily light on the daily path/february 22 evening.htm

Hinder-part (1 Occurrence)
Hinder-part. Hindermost, Hinder-part. Hinders . Multi-Version
Concordance Hinder-part (1 Occurrence). Acts 27:41 and ...
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Hinder (47 Occurrences)
... 2. (a.) of or belonging to that part or end which is in the rear, or which follows;
as, the hinderpart of a wagon; the hinder parts of a horse. ...
/h/hinder.htm - 21k

Heel (8 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) The hinderpart of the foot; sometimes, the whole foot; -- in man
or quadrupeds. 3. (n.) The hinderpart of any covering ...
/h/heel.htm - 12k

Onycha (1 Occurrence)
... The operculum is a disk attached to the upper side of the hinderpart of
the "foot" of the mollusc. When the animal draws itself ...
/o/onycha.htm - 8k

Back (5096 Occurrences)
... 3. (n.) In human beings, the hinderpart of the body, extending from the neck to
the end of the spine; in other animals, that part of the body which ...
/b/back.htm - 11k

Oracle (57 Occurrences)
... This usage, coupled with a mistake in Hebrew philology (connecting debhir, "hinder
part," with dibber, "speak"), caused English Versions of the Bible to give ...
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Boards (50 Occurrences)
... Exodus 36:32 and five bars for the boards of the other side of the tabernacle, and
five bars for the boards of the tabernacle for the hinderpart westward. ...
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Westward (35 Occurrences)
... Exodus 36:32 and five bars for the boards of the other side of the tabernacle, and
five bars for the boards of the tabernacle for the hinderpart westward. ...
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Rear (46 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 6:16 He built twenty cubits on the hinderpart of the house with boards
of cedar from the floor to the walls of the ceiling : he built them for it ...
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Ship (122 Occurrences)
... Mark 4:38 And he was in the hinderpart of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they
awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish? (KJV). ...
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