In the context of the Bible, the term "chin" is not directly referenced as a significant anatomical or symbolic feature. However, the chin, as part of the human face, can be indirectly associated with various biblical themes related to the face, countenance, and expressions of emotion or character.

Facial Expressions and Countenance

The Bible often uses the face as a metaphor for one's presence, favor, or emotional state. For example, in Genesis 4:5-6, God addresses Cain's countenance after his offering was not accepted: "So Cain was very angry, and his countenance fell. Then the LORD said to Cain, 'Why are you angry, and why has your countenance fallen?'" . While the chin itself is not mentioned, the concept of a fallen countenance could imply a drooping chin as part of a sorrowful or dejected expression.

Symbolism of the Face

The face, including the chin, can symbolize identity and recognition. In biblical times, the face was often veiled or uncovered to signify different states of being or relationships. For instance, in 2 Corinthians 3:18, Paul writes, "And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into His image with intensifying glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit" . The unveiling of the face, which includes the chin, represents openness and transformation in the presence of God.

Expressions of Emotion

The chin, as part of the face, plays a role in expressing emotions such as joy, sadness, or determination. In Job 29:24, Job reflects on his past influence and the joy he brought to others: "If I smiled at them, they did not believe it; the light of my countenance was precious to them" . Here, the light of the countenance, which would include the chin, is associated with a positive and uplifting presence.

Cultural and Historical Context

In biblical times, the beard, which grows on the chin, was a significant cultural symbol for men. It represented maturity, wisdom, and honor. The shaving or plucking of the beard was considered a great disgrace. In 2 Samuel 10:4-5, Hanun humiliated David's servants by shaving off half of their beards: "So Hanun seized David’s servants, shaved off half of each man’s beard, cut off their garments at the hips, and sent them away. When this was reported to David, he sent messengers to meet the men, since they were greatly humiliated. The king told them, 'Stay in Jericho until your beards have grown back, and then return'" . The chin, as the foundation of the beard, was thus integral to a man's dignity and social standing.

Conclusion

While the Bible does not explicitly focus on the chin as a distinct feature, it is inherently part of the broader biblical themes related to the face, expressions, and cultural practices. The chin, as part of the human visage, contributes to the expressions and symbols that convey deeper spiritual and emotional truths throughout Scripture.

The Death of Saint Patrick.
... and evil spirits, had done their work, unnerved their once iron arms, and turned
their raven or auburn locks to grey; while from their chins, instead of full ...
/.../kingston/the seven champions of christendom/chapter fifteen the death of.htm

The Young Titus
... and callous as beasts to the blows and commands of the sentries there mounted, the
citizens clambered up on the fortifications and, with their chins on the ...
/.../miller/the city of delight/chapter ix the young titus.htm

Councils of Basel and Florence (Ad 1431-9)
... be required to part with the long white beard which he had worn as a hermit; but
after a while, finding that it looked strange among the smooth chins of those ...
/.../chapter xxvi councils of basel.htm

Are, Then, the Divine Bodies Free from These Deformities? and ...
... We should therefore say that some have big heads, prominent brows, broad brows,
thick lips; that others of them have long chins, moles, and high noses; that ...
/.../the seven books of arnobius against the heathen/14 are then the divine.htm

The Return of the Holy Family from Egypt
... The Child Jesus, Mary, and Joseph had on their heads, to protect them from the sun,
a round piece of thin bark tied under their chins with a cloth. ...
/.../emmerich/the life of the blessed virgin mary/xvii the return of the.htm

Judas and his Band.
... wore hanging straps round their thighs, but their beards were long, whereas the
Roman soldiers at Jerusalem had whiskers only, and shaved their chins and upper ...
/.../the dolorous passion of our lord jesus christ/chapter ii judas and his.htm

The Next Morning Dawned with all the Strange Half Mystical Glow of ...
... waves from under a picturesque black hat, fastened on by velvet ribbons, which were
tied in a captivating knot under the sweetest of little white chins, a chin ...
/.../corelli/the master-christian/xxiv the next morning dawned.htm

The Image of Jealousy
... He almost damped our patriotism. We uttered our bombast, sealed our vows and made
our sorties, thereafter, every man of us, with our chins over our shoulders! ...
//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the city of delight/chapter xv the image of.htm

The Stony Heart Removed
... When men sit in the house of God, armed up to their very chins in a coat of mail,
it is not much wonder that the arrows do not pierce their hearts. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 8 1863/the stony heart removed.htm

Chins (2 Occurrences)
...Chins (2 Occurrences). Leviticus 21:5 They are not to have their hair cut off for
the dead, or the hair on their chins cut short, or make cuts in their flesh. ...
/c/chins.htm - 7k

Chios (1 Occurrence)

/c/chios.htm - 11k

Chin'neroth (3 Occurrences)
Chin'neroth. Chinneroth, Chin'neroth. Chins . Multi-Version Concordance ... (See
RSV). Chinneroth, Chin'neroth. Chins . Reference Bible.
/c/chin'neroth.htm - 7k

Cuts (20 Occurrences)
... (BBE NAS). Leviticus 21:5 They are not to have their hair cut off for the dead,
or the hair on their chins cut short, or make cuts in their flesh. (BBE NAS). ...
/c/cuts.htm - 11k

Skirts (23 Occurrences)
... 2 Samuel 10:4 So Hanun took David's servants, and after cutting off half the hair
on their chins, and cutting off the skirts of their robes up to the middle ...
/s/skirts.htm - 13k

Robes (124 Occurrences)
... 2 Samuel 10:4 So Hanun took David's servants, and after cutting off half the hair
on their chins, and cutting off the skirts of their robes up to the middle ...
/r/robes.htm - 39k

Hair (135 Occurrences)
... (WEB BBE RSV NIV). Leviticus 21:5 They are not to have their hair cut off for the
dead, or the hair on their chins cut short, or make cuts in their flesh. (BBE) ...
/h/hair.htm - 60k

Short (128 Occurrences)
... (See RSV). Leviticus 21:5 They are not to have their hair cut off for the dead,
or the hair on their chins cut short, or make cuts in their flesh. (BBE). ...
/s/short.htm - 37k

Cutting (178 Occurrences)
... 2 Samuel 10:4 So Hanun took David's servants, and after cutting off half the hair
on their chins, and cutting off the skirts of their robes up to the middle ...
/c/cutting.htm - 46k

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