In biblical literature, the term "foaming" is often used metaphorically to describe a state of agitation, unrest, or destructive behavior. It appears in various contexts throughout the Scriptures, illustrating both physical and spiritual turmoil.

1. Foaming Seas: The imagery of foaming seas is used to depict chaos and the power of nature. In the book of Isaiah, the prophet describes the wicked as being like the troubled sea, which cannot rest and whose waters cast up mire and dirt (Isaiah 57:20). This metaphor highlights the restless and tumultuous nature of those who are estranged from God.

2. Demonic Possession: In the New Testament, foaming is associated with demonic possession. In the Gospel of Mark, a boy possessed by an unclean spirit is described as foaming at the mouth during his seizures (Mark 9:18: "Whenever it seizes him, it throws him to the ground. He foams at the mouth, gnashes his teeth, and becomes rigid."). This vivid description underscores the violent and uncontrollable nature of demonic influence, contrasting with the peace and order brought by Christ.

3. False Teachers: The Epistle of Jude uses the imagery of foaming to describe false teachers and their empty promises. Jude 1:13 refers to them as "wild waves of the sea, foaming up their own shame; wandering stars, for whom blackest darkness has been reserved forever." This metaphor emphasizes the destructive and unstable nature of those who lead others astray, as well as the ultimate judgment they face.

4. Symbol of Judgment: Foaming is also a symbol of divine judgment and the upheaval that accompanies it. In prophetic literature, the turmoil of the nations is often likened to the roaring and foaming of the sea, signifying God's power over creation and His ability to bring about justice and order (Psalm 46:3: "though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake in the surge").

In summary, the biblical use of "foaming" serves as a powerful metaphor for chaos, spiritual unrest, and the consequences of sin. It is a vivid reminder of the contrast between the disorder of a life apart from God and the peace that comes from submission to His will.(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Foam.876. aphros -- foam
... word. Definition foam NASB Word Usage foaming (1). foaming. Apparently a primary
word; froth, ie Slaver -- foaming. (aphrou) -- 1 Occurrence. 875, 876. ...
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875. aphrizo -- to foam at the mouth
... Word Origin from aphros Definition to foam at the mouth NASB Word Usage foaming
(1), foams (1). foam. From aphros; to froth at the mouth (in epilepsy) -- foam. ...
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Argument: that the Roman Auspices and Auguries have Been Neglected ...
... statues of the equestrian brothers, [1733] consecrated even as they had showed
themselves on the lake, who, with horses breathless, [1734] foaming, and smoking ...
/.../felix/the octavius of minucius felix/chapter vii argument that the roman.htm

The Demoniac Boy
... And they brought him unto Him: and when He saw him, straightway the spirit tare
him grievously; and he fell on the ground, and wallowed foaming. ...
/.../chadwick/the gospel of st mark/chapter 9 14-29 the demoniac boy.htm

Talmage -- a Bloody Monster
... intoxicated to madness, goes through the street, brandishing his fist, blaspheming
God, a howling, defying, shouting, reeling, raving, and foaming maniac, say ...
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Sailors' Hymns.
... on the dark'ning wave, In measured sweep we go, Nor dread th' unfathomable grave,
Which yawns below; For He is nigh who trod Amid the foaming spray, Whose ...
/.../brown/the story of the hymns and tunes/chapter x sailors hymns.htm

The Memphite Empire
... rushing down the ravines, through the gulleys and along the slightest depressions,
hurry to the low grounds, and meeting there in a foaming concourse, follow ...
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The Child Samuel.
... So with her husband she rode away upon a sure-footed ass, down the hills to the
great festival at Shiloh, through rocky passes and across foaming streams; and ...
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In Danger of Death
... when his people and even the servants had left him for a little while, Stanislaus
saw an enormous black dog with glaring eyes and hideous foaming jaws rush ...
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The Blossoming Desert.
... rich meadow, all ablaze with flowers, and the dry torrent beds, where the stones
lay white and glistening ghastly in the hot sunshine, are foaming with rushing ...
/.../fagg/forty years in south china/vii the blossoming desert.htm

Strong Son of God
... Bring him unto me.". And they brought him unto him: and when he saw him, straightway
the spirit tare him; and he fell on the ground, and wallowed foaming. ...
/.../mark/jesus of nazareth a biography/chapter ix strong son of.htm

Hymn Before Meat
... Foaming milkpails bubble o'er With the udders' snowy stream, Which in thickening
churns we pour Or in wicker baskets store, As the cheese is pressed from cream ...
/.../prudentius/the hymns of prudentius/iii hymn before meat.htm

Foaming (7 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Foam. Multi-Version Concordance
Foaming (7 Occurrences). Mark 9:20 They brought him ...
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Jordan (188 Occurrences)
... true source. It rushes down to the plain in a foaming torrent, and joins
the Leddan about 5 miles south of Dan (Tell-el-Kady). (3 ...
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Foam (5 Occurrences)
... In Jude, evil-doers or false teachers are compared to the "wild waves of the sea,
foaming out their own shame." In Mark and Luke the references are to the boy ...
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Foams (3 Occurrences)
... Psalms 75:8 For in the hand of the LORD there is a cup, with foaming wine, full
of mixture, and He poureth out of the same; surely the dregs thereof, all the ...
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Wine (282 Occurrences)
... 22; Dan. 5:1, 2, 4. This word conveys the idea of "foaming," as in the
process of fermentation, or when poured out. It is derived ...
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Youth (169 Occurrences)
... And the spirit, when he saw Jesus, immediately threw the youth into convulsions,
so that he fell on the ground and rolled about, foaming at the mouth. (WEY). ...
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Nether (19 Occurrences)
... (See RSV). Jude 1:13 wild waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame; wandering
stars, for whom the blackness of darkness has been reserved forever. ...
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Grievously (17 Occurrences)
... Mark 9:20 And they brought him unto him: and when he saw him, straightway the spirit
tare him grievously; and he fell on the ground, and wallowed foaming. ...
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Gloom (29 Occurrences)
... Jude 1:13 raging waves of the sea, foaming out their own shames; wandering stars,
to whom has been reserved the gloom of darkness for eternity. (DBY YLT RSV). ...
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Waves (43 Occurrences)
... (BBE). Jude 1:13 wild waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame; wandering stars,
for whom the blackness of darkness has been reserved forever. ...
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