The term "thrum" does not appear directly in the Berean Standard Bible or in most traditional translations of the Bible. However, the concept of "thrum" can be explored through its historical and cultural context, particularly in relation to biblical times and practices.

Definition and Context

In historical and textile contexts, "thrum" refers to the loose ends of threads or yarns that are left on a loom after weaving. These remnants were often considered waste but could be repurposed for other uses, such as stuffing or creating smaller woven items. The concept of thrums can be metaphorically linked to themes of remnants, leftovers, or the seemingly insignificant parts of a larger whole.

Biblical Themes and Symbolism

While the specific term "thrum" is not used in the Bible, the idea of remnants and the use of what is left over is a recurring theme. In the Old Testament, God often speaks of a "remnant" of His people who will remain faithful and be preserved through trials and tribulations. For example, in Isaiah 10:20-22 , the prophet speaks of a remnant of Israel returning to the mighty God: "On that day the remnant of Israel and the survivors of the house of Jacob will no longer depend on him who struck them, but will truly rely on the LORD, the Holy One of Israel. A remnant will return—a remnant of Jacob—to the Mighty God."

This concept of a remnant can be seen as analogous to the idea of thrums, where what is left over or seemingly insignificant is given new purpose and value by God. The remnant is often portrayed as a source of hope and renewal, much like how thrums can be repurposed into something useful.

Applications in Biblical Narratives

The theme of using what is left over is also evident in the New Testament. In the miracle of the feeding of the five thousand, Jesus instructs His disciples to gather the leftover pieces after everyone has eaten. John 6:12-13 states, "When everyone was full, He said to His disciples, 'Gather the pieces that are left over, so that nothing will be wasted.' So they collected them and filled twelve baskets with the pieces of the five barley loaves left over by those who had eaten."

This act of gathering the leftovers underscores the importance of stewardship and the value of what might otherwise be discarded. It reflects a divine principle that nothing is wasted in God's economy, and even the smallest remnants have significance and purpose.

Cultural and Historical Insights

In ancient times, thrums from weaving could be used in various practical ways, reflecting a culture of resourcefulness and sustainability. This practice aligns with biblical principles of stewardship and the wise use of resources. The Israelites, as a people who often faced scarcity and relied on God's provision, would have understood the importance of making use of every available resource, including thrums.

Conclusion

While "thrum" as a specific term is not found in the Bible, its conceptual significance can be appreciated through the broader biblical themes of remnants, resourcefulness, and divine purpose. These themes encourage believers to recognize the value in what may seem insignificant and to trust in God's ability to use all things for His glory and the good of His people.1. (n.) One of the ends of weaver's threads; hence, any soft, short threads or tufts resembling these.

2. (n.) Any coarse yarn; an unraveled strand of rope.

3. (n.) A threadlike part of a flower; a stamen.

4. (n.) A shove out of place; a small displacement or fault along a seam.

5. (n.) A mat made of canvas and tufts of yarn.

6. (v. t.) To furnish with thrums; to insert tufts in; to fringe.

7. (v. t.) To insert short pieces of rope-yarn or spun yarn in; as, to thrum a piece of canvas, or a mat, thus making a rough or tufted surface.

8. (v. i.) To play rudely or monotonously on a stringed instrument with the fingers; to strum.

9. (v. i.) Hence, to make a monotonous drumming noise; as, to thrum on a table.

10. (v. t.) To play, as a stringed instrument, in a rude or monotonous manner.

11. (v. t.) Hence, to drum on; to strike in a monotonous manner; to thrum the table.

THRUM

thrum: In Isaiah 38:12 the Revised Version (British and American) reads "He will cut me off from the loom," margin "thrum." "Thrum" is a technical term of weavers, denoting the threads of the warp hanging down in a loom, suiting dallah, "that which hangs down" (Songs 7:5, "hair"). A misinterpretation of "hanging down" is responsible for the King James' "pining sickness."

1803a. dallah -- hair, thrum
... hair, thrum. Transliteration: dallah Short Definition: locks. Word Origin from dalal
Definition hair, thrum NASB Word Usage flowing locks (1), loom (1). ...
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1803. dallah -- hair, thrum
... 1802b, 1803. dallah. 1803a . hair, thrum. Transliteration: dallah Phonetic
Spelling: (dal-law') Short Definition: hair. hair, pining sickness, poorest sort ...
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5059. nagan -- to touch or play a stringed instrument
... instruments, melody, ministrel, player,. A primitive root; properly, to
thrum, ie Beat a tune with the fingers; expec. To play on ...
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Thrum (2 Occurrences)
... 7. (vt) To insert short pieces of rope-yarn or spun yarn in; as, to thrum a piece
of canvas, or a mat, thus making a rough or tufted surface. ...THRUM. ...
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Pining (6 Occurrences)
... Pining sickness in Isaiah 38:12 the King James Version is a mistranslation, the
word so rendered, dallah, meaning here the thrum by which the web is tied to ...
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Sickness (40 Occurrences)
... Pining sickness in Isaiah 38:12 the King James Version is a mistranslation, the
word so rendered, dallah, meaning here the thrum by which the web is tied to ...
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Throws (8 Occurrences)

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Weaving (4 Occurrences)
... rendering, "with pining sickness," in Isaiah 38:12 (AV) should be, as in the Revised
Version, "from the loom," or, as in the margin, "from the thrum." We read ...
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Weavers (4 Occurrences)
... rendering, "with pining sickness," in Isaiah 38:12 (AV) should be, as in the Revised
Version, "from the loom," or, as in the margin, "from the thrum." We read ...
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Thrush (2 Occurrences)

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Thumb (7 Occurrences)
... cannon. 5. (vi) To play with the thumb or thumbs; to play clumsily; to thrum.
Multi-Version Concordance Thumb (7 Occurrences). Exodus ...
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Cuts (20 Occurrences)
... My habitation is plucked up and carried away from me as a shepherd's tent; I have
rolled up like a weaver my life; He will cut me off from the thrum; from day ...
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Separateth (15 Occurrences)
... tent. I have cut off like a weaver my life. He separateth me from the thrum:
from day to night thou wilt make an end of me. (DBY). ...
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