Topical Encyclopedia Foulness, in a biblical context, often refers to moral impurity, corruption, or anything that is considered unclean or detestable in the sight of God. The concept of foulness is frequently associated with sin, idolatry, and behaviors that deviate from the holiness and righteousness that God desires for His people.Old Testament Context In the Old Testament, the idea of foulness is closely linked to the laws of cleanliness and uncleanliness outlined in the Mosaic Law. Leviticus, in particular, provides detailed instructions on what is considered clean and unclean, both in terms of physical hygiene and spiritual purity. For example, Leviticus 11:44-45 (BSB) states, "For I am the LORD your God. Consecrate yourselves therefore, and be holy, because I am holy. You shall not defile yourselves with any swarming creature that crawls on the ground. For I am the LORD, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt to be your God; therefore you shall be holy, because I am holy." The prophets also spoke against the foulness of idolatry and moral corruption. Isaiah 64:6 (BSB) declares, "All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind, our sins sweep us away." This verse highlights the pervasive nature of sin and the inadequacy of human righteousness apart from God. New Testament Context In the New Testament, Jesus Christ addresses the issue of foulness by emphasizing the importance of inner purity over external rituals. In Matthew 15:18-20 (BSB), Jesus teaches, "But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these things defile a man. For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander. These are what defile a man, but eating with unwashed hands does not defile him." The Apostle Paul also addresses foulness in his epistles, urging believers to live lives that reflect their new identity in Christ. In Ephesians 5:3-4 (BSB), Paul writes, "But among you, as is proper among the saints, there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed. Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are out of character, but rather thanksgiving." Spiritual Implications Foulness, as a representation of sin and moral corruption, is a barrier to fellowship with God. The Bible consistently calls believers to pursue holiness and to separate themselves from anything that defiles. 1 Peter 1:15-16 (BSB) exhorts, "But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do, for it is written: 'Be holy, because I am holy.'" The cleansing from foulness is made possible through the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. 1 John 1:9 (BSB) assures believers, "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." This promise underscores the transformative power of God's grace in overcoming the foulness of sin and restoring believers to a state of purity and righteousness. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (n.) The quality or condition of being foul.Greek 3393. miasma -- a stain, defilement ... pollution, foul deed. From miaino ("miasma"); (morally) foulness (properly, the effect) -- pollution. see GREEK miaino. (miasmata) -- 1 Occurrence. 3392, 3393 ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3393.htm - 6k Library Amidst These Offences of Foulness and violence, and So Many ... Washed to Greater Foulness I Will Now Call to Mind My Past Foulness... Of Our Very Own Possessions in which the Beauty of the Soul is ... The Confessions of Saint Augustine Treatise viii. On Works and Alms. The First Per??an Discourses - to the Pharisees Concerning the Two ... Christ's Touch Of Divers Friendships of Good and Ill, and if they Can be Loosed ... The Apology of Aristides the Philosopher. Translated from the ... Thesaurus Foulness (1 Occurrence)... Multi-Version Concordance Foulness (1 Occurrence). Ezekiel 32:5 And I will lay thy flesh upon the mountains, and fill the valleys with thy height. (See JPS). ... /f/foulness.htm - 6k Impurity (42 Occurrences) Filthiness (16 Occurrences) Found (3968 Occurrences) Foul-mouthed (1 Occurrence) Defilement (12 Occurrences) Purity (16 Occurrences) Parched (37 Occurrences) Resources Foulness: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.comBible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Foulness (1 Occurrence)Ezekiel 32:5 Subtopics Related Terms |
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