Dictionary of Bible Themes 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. Genesis 2:7Human beings were created from the dust by God See also Genesis 18:27Psalms 103:14 1 Corinthians 15:47 Genesis 3:19 We will all return to dust when we die Psalms 90:3See also God's curse upon Adam affected all humanity Job 10:9; 34:15Ecclesiastes 12:7 1 Samuel 2:8 Dust as a symbol of poverty, lowliness and humility See also Genesis 18:271 Kings 16:2 Job 30:19 Genesis 13:16 Dust as a simile for a multitude See also Genesis 28:14Psalms 78:27 Mark 6:11 Dust is shaken off the feet as a warning of judgment See also pp Mt 10:14 Luke 10:10-11pp Lk 9:5 Acts 13:51Job 42:5-6 Dust is used in expressing grief and repentance Lamentations 2:10See also Joshua 7:6Job 2:12 Ezekiel 27:30 Revelation 18:19 See also 1670 symbols4007 creation and God 4315 clay 5082 Adam, significance 5419 mourning 5446 poverty 5952 sorrow 6738 rescue 7454 sprinkling 8276 humility 9023 death, unbelievers 9210 judgment, God's |
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