Jump to: Easton's • Webster's • Concordance • Thesaurus • Greek • Hebrew • Library • Subtopics • Terms Topical Encyclopedia Seething, in biblical terms, generally refers to the process of boiling or cooking, particularly in the context of preparing food. The term is used in various passages throughout the Bible, often with specific instructions related to dietary laws and sacrificial practices.Old Testament References 1. Exodus 23:19 · "Bring the best of the firstfruits of your soil to the house of the LORD your God. You must not boil a young goat in its mother’s milk." This command is repeated in Exodus 34:26 and Deuteronomy 14:21. The prohibition against seething a young goat in its mother's milk is part of the Mosaic Law and has been traditionally understood as a directive to maintain a separation between life and death, as well as a call to avoid pagan practices that were common among neighboring cultures. 2. Leviticus 6:28 · "The clay pot in which it was boiled must be broken; if it was boiled in a bronze pot, it must be scoured and rinsed with water." This verse pertains to the sin offering and the handling of the sacrificial meat. The instructions emphasize the sanctity and purity required in the sacrificial process, ensuring that the vessels used in the preparation are treated according to the law. 3. 1 Samuel 2:13-14 · "Now it was the custom of the priests with the people that whenever anyone offered a sacrifice and while the meat was boiling, the priest’s servant would come with a three-pronged fork in his hand and plunge it into the pan, kettle, cauldron, or pot. Whatever the fork brought up, the priest would take for himself. This is how they treated all the Israelites who came to Shiloh." This passage describes the corrupt practices of Eli's sons, who abused their priestly privileges by taking portions of the sacrificial meat for themselves before the fat was burned, contrary to the law. Cultural and Religious Significance The act of seething, particularly in the context of sacrificial offerings, holds significant cultural and religious importance in the Old Testament. It underscores the need for obedience to God's commandments and the maintenance of ritual purity. The specific instructions regarding seething reflect a broader theological principle of holiness and separation from pagan customs. Interpretation and Application In Jewish tradition, the prohibition against boiling a young goat in its mother's milk has been expanded into the broader dietary laws of kashrut, which include the separation of meat and dairy products. This interpretation underscores the importance of adhering to God's commandments as a sign of covenant faithfulness. For Christians, while the ceremonial laws of the Old Testament are not binding, the principles behind these laws—such as the call to holiness, obedience, and the avoidance of practices that could lead to idolatry—remain relevant. The concept of seething, therefore, serves as a reminder of the need to honor God in all aspects of life, including dietary practices and the treatment of sacred offerings. Easton's Bible Dictionary Seething potA vessel for boiling provisions in (Job 41:20; Jeremiah 1:13). Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Seethe.Greek 5397. phluaros -- babbling ... 5397 (an adjective, derived from , "to boil, bubble over") -- properly, what bubbles over (like a seething, boiling pot). 5397 () is only used in 1 Tim 5:13. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5397.htm - 6k Strong's Hebrew 1731. dud -- a pot, jar... 1), kettles (1), pot (1). basket, caldron, kettle, seething pot. From the same as dowd; a pot (for boiling); also (by resemblance ... /hebrew/1731.htm - 6k 5301. naphach -- to breathe, blow 7570. rathach -- to boil Library Chapter xlix St. Gregory the Great. Sinners Bound with the Cords of Sin Book Three the Story of his Student Days in Carthage, his ... Concerning the Seraphim and Cherubim and Thrones, and Concerning ... Two Prophets of the Inward Word: Bunderlin and Entfelder Thomas Traherne and the Spiritual Poets of the Seventeenth Century Two Safe Sinners Bound with the Cords of Sin Elucidation Thesaurus Seething (5 Occurrences)... Easton's Bible Dictionary Seething pot. A vessel for boiling provisions in (Job 41:20; Jeremiah 1:13). ... Multi-Version Concordance Seething (5 Occurrences). ... /s/seething.htm - 8k Seething-pot (1 Occurrence) Meal-time (1 Occurrence) Mealtime (1 Occurrence) Meals (8 Occurrences) Segub (3 Occurrences) Issueth (2 Occurrences) Fleshhook (2 Occurrences) Three-pronged (2 Occurrences) Milk (66 Occurrences) Resources What was the meaning of Jesus walking on water? | GotQuestions.orgWhat does the Bible say about being passive-aggressive? | GotQuestions.org Seething: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Seething (5 Occurrences)1 Samuel 2:13 Job 30:27 Job 41:20 Job 41:31 Jeremiah 1:13 Subtopics Related Terms |
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