The term "buttocks" refers to the two fleshy parts of the human body located at the posterior of the pelvic region. In the context of the Bible, references to the buttocks are often associated with themes of shame, humiliation, or vulnerability, reflecting the cultural and historical perspectives of the time.

Biblical References:

1. Isaiah 20:4 : "so the king of Assyria will lead away the captives of Egypt and the exiles of Cush, young and old alike, naked and barefoot, with bared buttocks—to Egypt’s shame." This passage illustrates the use of the term "buttocks" in a context of disgrace and subjugation. The exposure of the buttocks is symbolic of defeat and humiliation, as captives are led away in a state of undress, highlighting their vulnerability and the shame brought upon their nation.

2. 2 Samuel 10:4 : "So Hanun seized David’s men, shaved off half of each man’s beard, cut off their garments at the buttocks, and sent them away." In this narrative, the cutting of garments at the buttocks serves as an act of public humiliation. The exposure of the buttocks was intended to disgrace David's men, emphasizing the dishonor and insult directed towards them and, by extension, towards King David.

Cultural and Theological Significance:

In ancient Near Eastern cultures, modesty and the covering of one's body were important social norms. The exposure of the buttocks, therefore, was not merely a physical state but carried significant social and symbolic weight. It was often used as a metaphor for defeat, shame, and the stripping away of dignity.

From a theological perspective, these references underscore the consequences of disobedience and the resulting judgment. The imagery of exposed buttocks serves as a vivid reminder of the vulnerability and shame that accompany rebellion against God and His anointed leaders.

Moral and Ethical Considerations:

The biblical portrayal of the buttocks in contexts of shame and humiliation serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of pride and defiance. It reflects the broader biblical theme of humility before God and the importance of maintaining one's dignity through obedience and righteousness.

In summary, the references to buttocks in the Bible, while few, are laden with cultural and theological implications. They serve as powerful symbols of shame and vulnerability, reminding readers of the importance of humility and the potential consequences of defying divine authority.8351. sheth -- seat (of the body), buttocks
... 8350, 8351. sheth. 8352 . seat (of the body), buttocks. Transliteration:
sheth Phonetic Spelling: (shayth) Short Definition: buttocks. ...
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4667. miphsaah -- hip or buttock
... buttocks. From pasa'; a stride, ie (by euphemism) the crotch -- buttocks. see HEBREW
pasa'. 4666, 4667. miphsaah. 4668 . Strong's Numbers.
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8357. shethah -- buttock
... shethah. 8358 . buttock. Transliteration: shethah Phonetic Spelling: (shay-thaw')
Short Definition: buttocks. Word Origin the same as sheth, qv. buttock ...
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Scopo
... that he do not expose his modest parts before the Temple: when he easeth nature,
let him turn his face to the south, that he expose not his buttocks before it. ...
/.../lightfoot/from the talmud and hebraica/chapter 42 scopo.htm

You Laugh Because in Ancient Times the Persians Worshipped Rivers. ...
... Do the gods of heaven have ears, then, and temples, an occiput, spine, loins, sides,
hams, buttocks, houghs, [4647] ankles, and the rest of the other members ...
/.../the seven books of arnobius against the heathen/11 you laugh because in.htm

It is Said that on a Recent Occasion Where the Letters of ...
... There is not a day but you may see the dressed-up clown in the streets whacking
the buttocks of some blockhead, or half-pulling out people's teeth with the ...
/.../14 it is said that.htm

Book ii. Jerome Answers the Second, Third, and Fourth Propositions ...
... human flesh, and that although they find herds of swine, and droves of large or
small cattle in the woods, it is their custom to cut off the buttocks of the ...
/.../jerome/the principal works of st jerome/book ii jerome answers the.htm

Sargon of Assyria (722-705 BC )
... so shall the King of Assyria lead away the captives of Egypt and the exiles of Kush,
young and old, naked and barefoot, and with buttocks uncovered, to the ...
/.../chapter iiisargon of assyria 722-705.htm

Differences in Judgment About Water Baptism, no Bar to Communion ...
... argument, and serve it as Hanun served David's servants (2 Samuel 10:4), you have
cut off one half of its beard, and its garments to its buttocks, thinking to ...
/.../the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/differences in judgment about water.htm

The Hebrews and the Philistines --Damascus
History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 6. <. ...
/.../chapter iiithe hebrews and the.htm

A Holy Life the Beauty of Christianity: Or, an Exhortation to ...
The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3. <. ...
/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/a holy life the beauty.htm

Buttocks (3 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Buttocks (3 Occurrences). 2 Samuel 10:4 So Hanun
took David's servants, and shaved off the one half of ...
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Shaveth (6 Occurrences)
... Hanun taketh the servants of David, and shaveth off the half of their beard, and
cutteth off their long robes in the midst -- unto their buttocks, and sendeth ...
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Hanun (10 Occurrences)
... 10:4 So Hanun took David's servants, and shaved off the one half of their beards,
and cut off their garments in the middle, even to their buttocks, and sent ...
/h/hanun.htm - 11k

Shaved (23 Occurrences)
... 10:4 So Hanun took David's servants, and shaved off the one half of their beards,
and cut off their garments in the middle, even to their buttocks, and sent ...
/s/shaved.htm - 13k

Hips (6 Occurrences)
... 10:4 So Hanun took David's servants, and shaved off the one half of their beards,
and cut off their garments in the middle, even to their buttocks, and sent ...
/h/hips.htm - 8k

Cutteth (37 Occurrences)
... Hanun taketh the servants of David, and shaveth off the half of their beard, and
cutteth off their long robes in the midst -- unto their buttocks, and sendeth ...
/c/cutteth.htm - 18k

Buttons (7 Occurrences)

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Seized (118 Occurrences)
... 10:4 So Hanun took David's servants, and shaved off the one half of their beards,
and cut off their garments in the middle, even to their buttocks, and sent ...
/s/seized.htm - 34k

Fundament (1 Occurrence)
... 1. (n.) Foundation. 2. (n.) The part of the body on which one sits; the buttocks;
specifically (Anat.), the anus. Multi-Version Concordance ...
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Rump (5 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The end of the backbone of an animal, with
the parts adjacent; the buttock or buttocks. 2. (n.) Among ...
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