Sud
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Definition and Meaning:
The term "Sud" does not appear directly in the canonical texts of the Bible. However, it may be related to the Hebrew word "sûd," which means to boil or to seethe. This concept is often associated with cooking or preparing food, particularly in the context of sacrificial offerings or daily sustenance in ancient Israelite culture.

Biblical Context and Usage:
While "Sud" as a specific term is not found in the Bible, the concept of boiling or seething is present in various passages. For example, in the preparation of sacrificial offerings, certain parts of the animal were to be boiled. In 1 Samuel 2:13-14 , the practice of boiling the meat of sacrifices is mentioned: "Now the custom of the priests with the people was that when any man offered a sacrifice, the priest’s servant would come with a three-pronged fork in his hand while the meat was boiling."

In the broader context of biblical dietary laws and practices, boiling was a common method of food preparation. Exodus 12:9 instructs the Israelites regarding the Passover lamb: "Do not eat any of it raw or cooked in boiling water, but only roasted over the fire—its head and legs and inner parts."

Theological Significance:
The act of boiling or seething in the biblical context often relates to the preparation of offerings and meals that are set apart for specific purposes, whether for worship or communal gatherings. This reflects the broader biblical theme of sanctification and the setting apart of certain practices and items for holy use.

In the sacrificial system, the method of preparation, including boiling, was significant in maintaining the purity and sanctity of the offering. This underscores the importance of obedience to God's commands and the reverence required in worship practices.

Cultural and Historical Insights:
In ancient Near Eastern cultures, boiling was a practical method of cooking that allowed for the preservation of nutrients and the tenderizing of meat. This method was accessible and commonly used among the Israelites and their neighbors.

The use of boiling in sacrificial contexts also highlights the communal aspect of worship in ancient Israel. The sharing of boiled meat from sacrifices was a means of fellowship and unity among the people, as seen in the communal meals that often accompanied sacrificial offerings.

Related Concepts and Terms:
· Sacrificial Offerings: The practice of offering sacrifices, including the boiling of certain parts, as a means of worship and atonement.
· Dietary Laws: The regulations given to the Israelites regarding the preparation and consumption of food, including methods like boiling.
· Sanctification: The process of setting apart people, objects, or practices for holy purposes, often reflected in the preparation of offerings.

Conclusion:
While "Sud" as a specific term is not found in the Bible, the concept of boiling is integral to understanding certain aspects of biblical worship and daily life. It reflects the broader themes of obedience, sanctification, and communal fellowship within the biblical narrative.
Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary
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International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
SUD

sud: The King James Version = the Revised Version (British and American) SUA (which see).

Strong's Hebrew
7874. sid -- to whitewash
sid or sud. 7873, 7874. sid or sud. 7875 . to whitewash. Transliteration:
sid or sud Phonetic Spelling: (seed) Short Definition: coat. ...
/hebrew/7874.htm - 6k
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Chapter xli
... Occasionally, however, the channel of the White Nile grows choked with a sedge
called sud. This takes place in the marsh lands of the Sudan. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/leupold/exposition of genesis volume 1/chapter xli.htm

Thesaurus
Sud
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia SUD. sud: The King James Version = the
Revised Version (British and American) SUA (which see). ...
/s/sud.htm - 6k

Nile (37 Occurrences)
... a lack of the water of inundation from the Blue Nile as the choking of the channel
of the White Nile in the great marsh land of the Sudan by the sud, a kind of ...
/n/nile.htm - 29k

Sudden (33 Occurrences)

/s/sudden.htm - 15k

Sucks (1 Occurrence)

/s/sucks.htm - 6k

Sua
... su'-a (Soua; the King James Version, Sud): Name of a family of temple-servants who
went up from exile with Zerubbabel (1 Esdras 5:29) = "Sia" of Nehemiah 7:47 ...
/s/sua.htm - 6k

Book (211 Occurrences)
... that feast. According to 1:3-14, Baruch read his book to King Jehoiachin
and his court by the (unidentified) river Sud. King and ...
/b/book.htm - 101k

Baruch (24 Occurrences)
... that feast. According to 1:3-14, Baruch read his book to King Jehoiachin
and his court by the (unidentified) river Sud. King and ...
/b/baruch.htm - 46k

Poetry
... Vorstellung vom Leben nach dem Tode), in Egypt (Georg Ebers, Nord u. Sud, I), in
Finnish, German and English Indeed, A. Wuttke (Der deutsche Volks-Aberglaube ...
/p/poetry.htm - 48k

Hebrew (37 Occurrences)
... Vorstellung vom Leben nach dem Tode), in Egypt (Georg Ebers, Nord u. Sud, I), in
Finnish, German and English Indeed, A. Wuttke (Der deutsche Volks-Aberglaube ...
/h/hebrew.htm - 77k

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