The term "pisseth" appears in the context of the Old Testament, specifically in the books of 1 Samuel and 1 Kings, and is often rendered in modern translations as "urinates." This term is part of a Hebrew idiom used to describe males, often in a derogatory or contemptuous manner. The phrase "pisseth against the wall" is a vivid expression found in the King James Version and other older translations, and it is used to refer to males, particularly in the context of judgment or destruction.

Biblical References:

1. 1 Samuel 25:22 : "May God punish David, and ever so severely, if I let one of Nabal’s men survive until morning." In this passage, David uses the phrase as he vows to destroy all the males in Nabal's household. The idiom underscores the completeness of the intended destruction, emphasizing that not even the least significant male would be spared.

2. 1 Kings 14:10 : "Because of all this, I am about to bring disaster on the house of Jeroboam: I will cut off from Jeroboam every male in Israel, slave or free. I will burn up the house of Jeroboam as one burns dung, until it is all gone." Here, the phrase is used in a prophecy against the house of Jeroboam, indicating the totality of the divine judgment that would befall his lineage.

3. 1 Kings 16:11 : "As soon as he began to reign, he struck down the entire household of Baasha; he did not leave a single male, whether relative or friend." This passage describes the actions of Zimri, who fulfills a prophecy by eradicating all the males in Baasha's family, again using the idiom to signify the thoroughness of the act.

Cultural and Theological Significance:

The use of the phrase "pisseth against the wall" in these contexts reflects the cultural norms and linguistic expressions of ancient Israel. It serves as a graphic illustration of the completeness of divine judgment and the eradication of a male lineage. The idiom underscores the seriousness of God's pronouncements against those who have acted wickedly or opposed His chosen leaders.

From a theological perspective, these passages highlight the sovereignty of God in executing judgment and fulfilling His promises. The use of such vivid language serves to convey the intensity of divine retribution and the certainty of its fulfillment. It also reflects the patriarchal structure of ancient Israelite society, where males were often seen as the primary representatives of a household or lineage.

In summary, the term "pisseth" and its associated idiom serve as a powerful linguistic tool in the biblical narrative, emphasizing the totality of judgment and the seriousness of divine pronouncements against those who defy God's will.

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Pisseth (6 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Pisseth (6 Occurrences). 1 Samuel 25:22 So and
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Kinsfolk (13 Occurrences)
... And it came to pass, when he began to reign, as soon as he sat on his throne, that
he slew all the house of Baasha: he left him not one that pisseth against a ...
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Pistachio (1 Occurrence)

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Pertain (9 Occurrences)
... 1 Samuel 25:22 So and more also do God unto the enemies of David, if I leave of
all that pertain to him by the morning light any that pisseth against the wall. ...
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Piss (2 Occurrences)

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Posterity (38 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 21:21 Behold, I will bring evil upon thee, and will take away thy posterity,
and will cut off from Ahab him that pisseth against the wall, and him that ...
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Hadst (43 Occurrences)
... from hurting thee, except thou hadst hasted and come to meet me, surely there had
not been left unto Nabal by the morning light any that pisseth against the ...
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Remnant (157 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 14:10 Therefore, behold, I will bring evil upon the house of Jeroboam, and
will cut off from Jeroboam him that pisseth against the wall, and him that ...
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Hasted (35 Occurrences)
... from hurting thee, except thou hadst hasted and come to meet me, surely there had
not been left unto Nabal by the morning light any that pisseth against the ...
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Haste (106 Occurrences)
... from hurting thee, except thou hadst hasted and come to meet me, surely there had
not been left unto Nabal by the morning light any that pisseth against the ...
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