In the context of the Bible, the term "hound" is not explicitly mentioned in most English translations, including the Berean Standard Bible . However, the concept of dogs, which can include hounds, appears in various passages throughout the Scriptures. In biblical times, dogs were generally viewed with disdain and were often associated with uncleanliness and wildness, rather than the domesticated companions we know today.

Biblical References:

1. Old Testament Context:
· In the Old Testament, dogs are often depicted negatively. For example, in 1 Kings 21:23-24, the prophet Elijah prophesies that dogs will devour Jezebel by the wall of Jezreel. This imagery underscores the perception of dogs as scavengers and agents of divine judgment.
· Psalm 22:16 states, "For dogs surround me; a band of evil men encircles me; they have pierced my hands and feet." Here, "dogs" metaphorically represent evildoers and adversaries, highlighting their threatening nature.

2. New Testament Context:
· In the New Testament, dogs continue to symbolize impurity and opposition. Philippians 3:2 warns, "Watch out for those dogs, those workers of evil, those mutilators of the flesh!" The term "dogs" is used metaphorically to describe false teachers and those who pervert the Gospel.
· Revelation 22:15 mentions, "Outside are the dogs, the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood." Here, "dogs" are listed among those excluded from the holy city, representing those who are morally impure and unrepentant.

Cultural and Symbolic Significance:

In ancient Near Eastern cultures, dogs were often seen as unclean animals. They roamed in packs and were scavengers, feeding on refuse and carrion. This cultural backdrop informs the biblical portrayal of dogs as symbols of impurity and danger. The use of "dogs" in a metaphorical sense in Scripture often conveys a warning against moral and spiritual corruption.

Theological Implications:

From a theological perspective, the biblical references to dogs, including the implied presence of hounds, serve as a reminder of the need for spiritual vigilance and purity. The negative connotations associated with dogs in the Bible underscore the importance of distinguishing between the holy and the profane, the clean and the unclean. Believers are called to be discerning and to avoid influences that lead away from righteousness and truth.

While the specific term "hound" may not appear in the biblical text, the broader category of dogs provides insight into the cultural and spiritual symbolism that would have been understood by the original audience. The biblical portrayal of dogs, including hounds, serves as a metaphorical tool to communicate deeper spiritual truths and warnings.1. (n.) A variety of the domestic dog, usually having large, drooping ears, esp. one which hunts game by scent, as the foxhound, bloodhound, deerhound, but also used for various breeds of fleet hunting dogs, as the greyhound, boarhound, etc.

2. (n.) A despicable person.

3. (n.) A houndfish.

4. (n.) Projections at the masthead, serving as a support for the trestletrees and top to rest on.

5. (n.) A side bar used to strengthen portions of the running gear of a vehicle.

6. (v. t.) To set on the chase; to incite to pursuit; as, to hound a dog at a hare; to hound on pursuers.

7. (v. t.) To hunt or chase with hounds, or as with hounds.

2905. kraugazo -- to cry out
... shouting out.". [Plato uses 2905 () for the howling of a dog: 'The yelping
hound, (2905 ) at her lord' (, 607)" (, 501).]. Word Origin ...
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2965. kuon -- a dog
... word Definition a dog NASB Word Usage dog (1), dogs (4). dog. A primary word; a
dog ("hound") (literally or figuratively) -- dog. (kunas) -- 1 Occurrence. ...
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The Life of St. Peter the Apostle
... And a little after that, Peter and Paul went thither, and anon Peter made the sign
of the cross and unbound the hound, and the hound was as tame and meek as a ...
/.../wells/bible stories and religious classics/the life of st peter.htm

"Ye Shall be Hated of all Men"
... No! a great hound, wild and savage,. Round the cloister sped. ... Round the cloister
grey. "Lo, the hound is like thy brethren.". Spake the voice he knew; ...
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The Mat
... No! a great hound wild and savage. Round the cloister sped. ... Round the cloister gray.
"Lo, the hound is like thy brethren,". Spake the Voice he knew; ...
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December the Thirty-First the Rear-Guard
... Its sins are ever at my heels. I have turned my face toward the Lord, but my yesterdays
pursue me like a relentless hound! So I have an enemy in the rear. ...
/.../december the thirty-first the rear-guard.htm

And Disputes
... with outstretched right hand began the Gospel, low and quick, "In the beginning
was the Word." The rabid patient cowered, like a frightened hound; but when the ...
/.../marson/hugh bishop of lincoln/chapter vii name disputes.htm

Gratitude for Deliverance from the Grave
... Dog did I call him? He is a wolf; or should I call him hound of hell? His voice
is as that of Apollyon: it is full of blasphemy against God. ...
/.../spurgeons sermons volume 38 1892/gratitude for deliverance from the.htm

Ezra, the Praying Reformer
... the Church. Ezra could not preach to them, because the whole city would
be inflamed, and would hound him out of the place. What ...
/.../bounds/prayer and praying men/vii ezra the praying reformer.htm

Some Errors.
... Blessed is the man who will not be satisfied with anything short of "Thus saith
the Lord." Hound the lies of hell to their covert; run down the false reports ...
//christianbookshelf.org/rees/the heart-cry of jesus/chapter ii some errors.htm

Adonijah
... of life that "like produces like," Evidence of this constantly appears in the lower
animals, in the speed of the racehorse, in the scent of the hound, and so ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/milligan/men of the bible some lesser-known/adonijah.htm

Introduction
... those strong Feet that followed, followed after." "Francis Thompson, in
"The Hound of Heaven.". "These are written that ye may ...
//christianbookshelf.org/gordon/quiet talks on johns gospel/introduction.htm

Dog (19 Occurrences)
... 9. (vt) To hunt or track like a hound; to follow insidiously or indefatigably; to
chase with a dog or dogs; to worry, as if by dogs; to hound with importunity. ...
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Scent (6 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) To perceive by the olfactory organs;
to smell; as, to scent game, as a hound does. 2. (vt) To ...
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Hound (1 Occurrence)
... 6. (vt) To set on the chase; to incite to pursuit; as, to hound a dog at a hare;
to hound on pursuers. ... Multi-Version Concordance Hound (1 Occurrence). ...
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Vent (8 Occurrences)
... 13. (vt) To utter; to report; to publish. 14. (vt) To scent, as a hound. 15. (vt)
To furnish with a vent; to make a vent in; as, to vent. a mold. ...
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Greyhound (1 Occurrence)
... monuments. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. GREYHOUND. gra'-hound. See DOG.
Multi-Version Concordance Greyhound (1 Occurrence). Proverbs ...
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Babbler (4 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) An idle talker; an irrational prater; a teller
of secrets. 2. (n.) A hound too noisy on finding a good scent. ...
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Houghed (4 Occurrences)

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Hounded (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Hound. Multi-Version Concordance
Hounded (2 Occurrences). Psalms 109:16 because he didn't ...
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