Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 4000 Creation » 0 » 4050 dust Human beings were created from the dust by God and will return to it at death. Dust is therefore taken as a symbol of poverty, lowliness and humility. In Scripture dust is shaken off the feet to warn of future judgment, and is also used as a means of expressing grief. Human beings were created from the dust by God Genesis 2:7 See also Genesis 18:27; Psalm 103:14; 1 Corinthians 15:47 We will all return to dust when we die Genesis 3:19 God's curse upon Adam affected all humanity ; Psalm 90:3 See also Job 10:9; Job 34:15; Ecclesiastes 12:7 Dust as a symbol of poverty, lowliness and humility 1 Samuel 2:8 See also Genesis 18:27; 1 Kings 16:2; Job 30:19 Dust as a simile for a multitude Genesis 13:16 See also Genesis 28:14; Psalm 78:27 Dust is shaken off the feet as a warning of judgment Mark 6:11 pp Matthew 10:14 pp Luke 9:5 See also Luke 10:10-11; Acts 13:51 Dust is used in expressing grief and repentance Job 42:5-6; Lamentations 2:10 See also Joshua 7:6; Job 2:12; Ezekiel 27:30; Revelation 18:19 See also
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