5243 byword
Dictionary of Bible Themes

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Individuals become a byword

As a punishment for idolatry

Ezekiel 14:7-8

As a trial of faith

Job 17:6 See also Job 30:9

God's people become a byword

As a punishment for disobedience

Deuteronomy 28:37 See also 1 Kings 9:6-9 pp 2 Chronicles 7:19-22; Jeremiah 24:8-10; Ezekiel 23:1-10; Joel 2:17

As a trial of faith

Psalm 44:9-26

See also

5482  punishment
5593  trial
8428  example
8782  mockery
8819  scoffing



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