Buzzing
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In the context of the Bible, the term "buzzing" is not directly mentioned; however, the concept can be associated with the sounds made by insects, particularly bees, which are referenced in various passages. The buzzing sound is often symbolic of activity, industriousness, or even impending danger.

Bees and Honey

Bees are mentioned in the Bible primarily in relation to honey, a symbol of abundance and blessing. In the Book of Deuteronomy, the Promised Land is described as "a land flowing with milk and honey" (Deuteronomy 6:3), indicating prosperity and divine provision. The industrious nature of bees, which produce honey, can be inferred as a model of diligence and productivity.

Symbol of Danger

The buzzing of bees can also symbolize danger or threat. In Isaiah 7:18, the prophet speaks of the Lord's call to the "fly that is in the farthest streams of Egypt and to the bee that is in the land of Assyria." This imagery suggests an impending invasion or threat, as the buzzing of bees can be a precursor to a swarm or attack.

Proverbs and Wisdom Literature

While the specific sound of buzzing is not mentioned, the wisdom literature of the Bible often uses the behavior of insects to convey moral lessons. Proverbs 6:6-8 advises, "Go to the ant, O sluggard; consider her ways and be wise. Without a commander, without an overseer or ruler, she prepares her bread in summer and gathers her food at harvest." Although this passage refers to ants, the industriousness of bees can be similarly appreciated as a model for human behavior.

Metaphorical Use

In a metaphorical sense, the concept of buzzing can be related to the noise and distractions of life that can divert attention from spiritual matters. The Bible frequently encourages believers to focus on the voice of God amidst the clamor of the world. Psalm 46:10 states, "Be still, and know that I am God," urging a quieting of the soul to hear divine guidance.

Conclusion

While the Bible does not explicitly mention "buzzing," the related themes of bees, their industrious nature, and the sounds they make are woven into the scriptural narrative, offering lessons on diligence, the potential for danger, and the importance of focusing on spiritual truths amidst life's distractions.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Buzz.
Strong's Hebrew
6767a. tsiltsal -- whirring, buzzing
... whirring, buzzing. Transliteration: tsiltsal Short Definition: whirring. Word Origin
from tsalal Definition whirring, buzzing NASB Word Usage whirring (1). ...
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6767. tslatsal -- whirring, buzzing
... tslatsal. 6767a . whirring, buzzing. Transliteration: tslatsal Phonetic Spelling:
(tsel-aw-tsal') Short Definition: cymbal. cymbal, locust, shadowing, spear ...
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Library

Evil Thoughts.
... All these thoughts come buzzing about the head and heart, and will settle to
do harm, unless driven away. They are only little thoughts. ...
/.../the village pulpit volume ii trinity to advent/lvi evil thoughts.htm

The Convicting Facts
... The world is full of all unrighteousness and wickedness, lust and immorality,
intemperance, cruelty, hatred; all manner of buzzing evils that stink and sting ...
/.../expositions of holy scripture st john chaps xv to xxi/the convicting facts.htm

Spoken in Antioch in the Old Church, as it was Called...
... As bees buzzing around their hive, so before this the inhabitants every day flitted
about the forum, and all pronounced us happy in being so numerous. ...
/.../chrysostom/on the priesthood/homily ii spoken in antioch.htm

With and Like Christ
... When we go to our daily work, when we are compassed about by distracting and trivial
cares, when men come buzzing round us, and the ordinary secularities of ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture the acts/with and like christ.htm

Power of Leadership.
... No strong man in the thick of the great driving purpose of his life is turned
aside or stopped by the biting or buzzing of a few insects. ...
/.../gordon/quiet talks with world winners/power of leadership.htm

David's Choristers
... Christians fail to hear these piteous and despairing cries, because the noise of
their own whims, fancies, and self-centred desires keeps buzzing in their ears ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/davids choristers.htm

Jeremiah's Roll Burned and Reproduced
... Surely it is needful to have clearly set forth the consequences of sin, in view
of the sophistries buzzing round us all and nestling in our own hearts, of the ...
/.../expositions of holy scripture h/jeremiahs roll burned and reproduced.htm

Letter ix. --The Love of Creatures and of God.
... water. Take no more notice of them than flies that pass backwards and forwards
buzzing in your ears. Despise them and have patience. ...
/.../abandonment to divine providence/letter ix the love of creatures.htm

We have Been Justly Provoked to Make this Answer, Being Stung by ...
... Meantime the drones are buzzing round the cells of the Word, and are plundering
the honey; so let no one accuse me of mere audacity for rising up to speak ...
/.../gregory/gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/section 2 we have been.htm

Further Use Made of the System of the Phrygians; Mode of ...
... This, he says, is multiform Attis, whom while they celebrate in a hymn, they utter
these words: "I will hymn Attis, son of Rhea, not with the buzzing sounds of ...
/.../hippolytus/the refutation of all heresies/chapter iv further use made of.htm

Thesaurus
Buzzing (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Buzzing (1 Occurrence). Isaiah 18:1 Ah, the land of the
rustling of wings, which is beyond the rivers of Ethiopia; (See JPS). ...
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By (30426 Occurrences)

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Whirring (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Whirring (1 Occurrence). Isaiah 18:1 Ah, land of the buzzing
of wings, which is beyond the rivers of Ethiopia; (See NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Buzzard (3 Occurrences)

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Buzzing (1 Occurrence)

Isaiah 18:1
Ah, the land of the rustling of wings, which is beyond the rivers of Ethiopia;
(See JPS)

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