Topical Encyclopedia In biblical literature, "stubble" is often used metaphorically to represent that which is insubstantial, fleeting, or destined for destruction. The term appears in various contexts throughout the Bible, symbolizing the fragility and impermanence of human endeavors and the ultimate judgment of God.Old Testament References Stubble is frequently mentioned in the Old Testament, particularly in the context of divine judgment and the futility of opposing God's will. In Exodus 5:12, the Israelites, under the harsh rule of Pharaoh, are forced to gather stubble for brick-making, highlighting their oppression and the burdens placed upon them: "So the people scattered all over the land of Egypt to gather stubble for straw." The prophets often use stubble as a metaphor for the fate of the wicked. In Isaiah 5:24, the prophet declares, "Therefore, as a tongue of fire consumes the stubble and as dry grass sinks in the flames, so their root will decay, and their blossom will blow away like dust; for they have rejected the law of the LORD of Hosts and despised the word of the Holy One of Israel." Here, stubble represents the ease with which God's judgment will consume those who reject His commandments. Similarly, in Malachi 4:1, the imagery of stubble is used to describe the day of the Lord: "For behold, the day is coming, burning like a furnace, when all the arrogant and every evildoer will be stubble; the day that is coming will set them ablaze, says the LORD of Hosts, not leaving them root or branch." This passage underscores the totality of divine judgment and the complete eradication of evil. New Testament References While the New Testament does not frequently use the term "stubble," the concept is echoed in the teachings of Jesus and the apostles. In 1 Corinthians 3:12-13, Paul speaks of the quality of each person's work being tested by fire: "If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or stubble, his workmanship will be evident, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will prove the quality of each man's work." Here, stubble symbolizes works that lack eternal value and will not withstand the scrutiny of God's judgment. Theological Implications The use of stubble in Scripture serves as a powerful reminder of the transient nature of earthly pursuits and the certainty of divine judgment. It calls believers to focus on building their lives on the solid foundation of Christ and His teachings, rather than on the fleeting and insubstantial things of this world. The imagery of stubble being consumed by fire is a sobering illustration of the fate awaiting those who reject God's truth and a call to repentance and faithfulness. In summary, stubble in the Bible is a vivid symbol of impermanence and judgment, urging believers to live lives of substance and eternal significance in accordance with God's will. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (n.) The stumps of wheat, rye, barley, oats, or buckwheat, left in the ground; the part of the stalk left by the scythe or sickle.International Standard Bible Encyclopedia STRAW; STUBBLEstro, stub'-'-l: The cognates of Hebrew tebhen, "straw" and qash, "stubble," have been retained in the modern Arabic terms tibn and qashsh. Tibn applies to the straw which has been cut up into short pieces and more or less split by the threshing operations. It is commonly used throughout the East as a coarse fodder or roughage for domestic herbivorous animals (compare Genesis 24:25, 32 Judges 19:19 1 Kings 4:28; Isaiah 11:7; Isaiah 65:25). Hay and similar cured crops are practically unknown. Barley, peas and other grain, when fed to animals, are mixed with the tibn. The animals will frequently reject the tibn unless there is grain in it. They often nose about the tibn until the grain settles to the bottom so that they can eat the latter without the straw. Straw left in the manger is thrown out in the stall to form part of the bedding (compare Isaiah 25:10). STUBBLE stub'-'-l (qash (Exodus 5:12, etc.); kalame (The Wisdom of Solomon 3:7; 1 Corinthians 3:12)): These Hebrew and Greek forms are used of the stalks of wheat, etc., left knee-high in the field by the reapers. tebhen (Job 21:18), is a mixture of chopped straw and chaff produced in threshing, which is winnowed out by the fan (compare Jeremiah 23:28 Isaiah 5:24 Matthew 3:12). When tebhen was withheld from them the Israelites had to utilize qash for the manufacture of their bricks (Exodus 5:12). Greek 2562. kalame -- stubble ... stubble. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: kalame Phonetic Spelling: (kal-am'-ay) Short Definition: stubble Definition: stubble, straw, the stalk. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2562.htm - 6k Strong's Hebrew 7179. qash -- stubble, chaff... 7178, 7179. qash. 7180 . stubble, chaff. Transliteration: qash Phonetic Spelling: (kash) Short Definition: stubble. Word Origin ... /hebrew/7179.htm - 6k 7197. qashash -- to gather stubble 7197a. qashash -- to gather stubble 8402. Tibni -- a rival of Omri 8401. teben -- straw Library Whether Venial Sins are Suitably Designated as "Wood, Hay, and ... As God Made Man by a Word The True Sense of the Passage (I Cor. Iii. 11-15) About those who ... But as it is in Mockery that Celsus Says we Speak of "God Coming ... Faith and Works What it is to have Christ for a Foundation, and who they are to ... The Examination and Rewarding of the Believer's Works. 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