The term "spewed" in the Bible is most notably associated with the imagery of rejection and divine judgment. It is a vivid expression used to convey God's displeasure and the resultant expulsion of that which is unworthy or offensive in His sight. The concept of being "spewed" is primarily found in the context of spiritual lukewarmness and moral corruption.

Revelation 3:16
The most prominent use of the term is found in the Book of Revelation, where Jesus addresses the church in Laodicea: "So because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spew you out of My mouth" (Revelation 3:16). Here, the term "spew" is used metaphorically to describe the act of vomiting, symbolizing the intense rejection of the Laodicean church's complacency and lack of fervor. The church is criticized for its spiritual tepidity, which is neither refreshing like cold water nor healing like hot water, thus rendering it distasteful and unacceptable to Christ.

Leviticus 18:28
In the Old Testament, the concept of being "spewed" is also present, though not always using the exact term. In Leviticus 18:28, the land is warned against becoming defiled by the abominations of its inhabitants, lest it "vomit" them out: "And if you defile the land, it will vomit you out as it spewed out the nations before you." This passage underscores the principle that moral corruption leads to divine expulsion, as the land itself is depicted as reacting to the sinfulness of its people by casting them out.

Leviticus 20:22
Similarly, in Leviticus 20:22, the Israelites are admonished to keep God's statutes and judgments so that the land to which they are being brought does not "vomit" them out: "You are therefore to keep all My statutes and ordinances and follow them, so that the land where I am bringing you to live will not vomit you out." This reinforces the idea that adherence to God's commandments is essential to remain in His favor and avoid being rejected.

Symbolism and Theological Implications
The imagery of being "spewed" or "vomited" out is a powerful symbol of divine judgment and the consequences of spiritual and moral failure. It serves as a warning to believers to maintain their zeal and commitment to God's ways. The use of such a graphic term highlights the seriousness with which God views spiritual indifference and moral compromise.

In the broader theological context, the concept of being "spewed" out reflects the holiness of God and His intolerance for sin and half-hearted devotion. It calls believers to self-examination and repentance, urging them to pursue a vibrant and wholehearted relationship with God. The passages associated with this term serve as a sobering reminder of the need for spiritual vigilance and the pursuit of righteousness.(imp. & p. p.) of Spew.7006a. qi -- to vomit up, spew out
... Word Origin a prim. root Definition to vomit up, spew out NASB Word Usage spew
(2), spewed (2), vomit (3), vomited (1). 7006, 7006a. qi. 7006b . ...
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Letter xxii . The First from Flavian, Bp. Of Constantinople to ...
... first to be of us, but they are not of us: "for if they had been of us, they would
no doubt have continued with us [225] ." But when they have spewed out their ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/leo/writings of leo the great/letter xxii the first.htm

A Sermon for the Time Present
... The present period of church history is well portrayed by the church of Laodicea,
which was neither cold nor hot, and therefore to be spewed out of Christ's ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 33 1887/a sermon for the time.htm

To Stefano Maconi
... servants of Jesus Christ, write to thee in His precious Blood: with desire to see
thee arise from the lukewarmness of thy heart, lest thou be spewed from the ...
/.../benincasa/letters of catherine benincasa/to stefano maconi.htm

How to Work for God with Success.
... You feel it when a few people see you kneel down here! Think of being spewed out
of the mouth of God before an assembled universe. What will that be? ...
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Authenticity and Credibility of the Pentateuch.
... the same time the Israelites, who executed God's vengeance on the Canaanites, were
carefully instructed that it was for their sins that the land spewed out its ...
/.../barrows/companion to the bible/chapter x authenticity and credibility.htm

Persecution Every Christian's Lot
... But, alas! this is not a mark of your being of a Christian, but of a Laodicean spirit,
neither how nor cold, and sit only to be spewed out of the mouth of God. ...
/.../selected sermons of george whitefield/persecution every christians lot.htm

A Message from the Crowned Christ
... it will be given over to a time of terrible tribulation,[69] it will be treated
as prey to be robbed and plundered,[70] and it will be rejected, spewed out of ...
/.../iv a message from the crowned.htm

Come and Welcome to Jesus Christ;
The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3. <. ...
/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/come and welcome to jesus.htm

Spewed (5 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Spew. Multi-Version Concordance
Spewed (5 Occurrences). Revelation 12:15 The serpent spewed...
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Spew (6 Occurrences)

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River (189 Occurrences)
... Revelation 12:15 The serpent spewed water out of his mouth after the woman like
a river, that he might cause her to be carried away by the stream. ...
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Overtake (113 Occurrences)
... Revelation 12:15 The serpent spewed water out of his mouth after the woman like
a river, that he might cause her to be carried away by the stream. (See NIV). ...
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Torrent (49 Occurrences)
... (DBY). Revelation 12:15 The serpent spewed water out of his mouth after the woman
like a river, that he might cause her to be carried away by the stream. ...
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Swallowed (43 Occurrences)
... Revelation 12:16 The earth helped the woman, and the earth opened its mouth and
swallowed up the river which the dragon spewed out of his mouth. ...
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Sweep (34 Occurrences)
... (WEY). Revelation 12:15 The serpent spewed water out of his mouth after the woman
like a river, that he might cause her to be carried away by the stream. ...
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Spewing (1 Occurrence)

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Swept (43 Occurrences)
... Revelation 12:15 The serpent spewed water out of his mouth after the woman like
a river, that he might cause her to be carried away by the stream. (See NAS). ...
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Helped (64 Occurrences)
... (WEY). Revelation 12:16 The earth helped the woman, and the earth opened its mouth
and swallowed up the river which the dragon spewed out of his mouth. ...
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