In biblical literature, the term "teat" refers to the breast or nipple of a female, particularly in the context of nursing and nurturing offspring. The concept of the teat is often associated with the provision of sustenance and care, symbolizing maternal love and the nurturing aspect of God's creation.

Biblical References:

The term "teat" is not frequently used in most English translations of the Bible, but the concept is present in various passages that discuss nursing and the care of young children. In the Berean Standard Bible, the imagery of nursing and the maternal role is often conveyed through related terms and descriptions.

One of the most direct references to the concept of nursing is found in the book of Isaiah, where the prophet uses the imagery of a mother nursing her child to describe the comfort and care that God provides to His people:

· Isaiah 66:11 : "so that you may nurse and be satisfied at her comforting breasts; you may drink deeply and delight in her glorious abundance."

This passage highlights the nurturing and sustaining role that God plays in the lives of His people, using the metaphor of a mother nursing her child to convey a sense of comfort, satisfaction, and abundance.

Symbolism and Theological Significance:

In the biblical context, the imagery of the teat and nursing carries deep symbolic meaning. It represents the provision of life-sustaining nourishment and the intimate bond between a mother and her child. This imagery is often used to illustrate God's care and provision for His people, emphasizing His role as a loving and nurturing Father.

The nurturing aspect of the teat also reflects the broader biblical theme of God's creation and the natural order He established. The ability of a mother to nurse her child is seen as a divine gift, a means by which God ensures the survival and well-being of the next generation.

Cultural and Historical Context:

In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the role of the mother and the act of nursing were highly valued. The ability to nurse was seen as a vital function for the survival of infants, and it was often associated with the blessings of fertility and abundance. The biblical authors, writing within this cultural context, used the imagery of nursing to convey powerful messages about God's provision and care.

Related Concepts:

The concept of the teat is closely related to other biblical themes such as motherhood, fertility, and the nurturing aspects of God's character. Passages that discuss the blessings of the womb, the role of women in the family, and the care of children often touch upon these related themes.

In summary, while the specific term "teat" may not appear frequently in the Bible, the concept it represents is woven throughout the biblical narrative, illustrating the profound care and provision that God extends to His creation.1. (n.) The protuberance through which milk is drawn from the udder or breast of a mammal; a nipple; a pap; a mammilla; a dug; a tit.

2. (n.) A small protuberance or nozzle resembling the teat of an animal.

TEAT

tet (shadh (Isaiah 32:12), dadh (Ezekiel 23:3, 11)): In all these passages the Revised Version (British and American) has replaced the word by "breast" or "bosom," both of which occasionally stand in poetical parallelism. The above passages in Ezekiel are to be understood figuratively of the inclination of Israel to connive at, and take part in, the idolatry of their neighbors. To "smite upon the breasts" (Isaiah 32:12, where the King James Version translates wrongly "lament for the teats") means "to mourn and grieve in the ostentatious way of oriental women."

See PAP.

1717. dad -- breast, teat, nipple
... 1716, 1717. dad. 1718 . breast, teat, nipple. Transliteration: dad Phonetic
Spelling: (dad) Short Definition: bosom. ... breast, teat. ...
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7699. shad -- (female) breast
... breast, pap, teat Or shod {shode}; probably from shuwd (in its original sense)
contracted; the breast of a woman or animal (as bulging) -- breast, pap, teat. ...
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Why we Believe the Bible.
... It was humanly impossible for a book to have been written that would stand the teat
of scientific research, and yet at every point it has proven true to the ...
/.../the way of salvation in the lutheran church/chapter i why we believe.htm

The Romans Provided Gods for Birth, Nay, Even Before Birth, to ...
... [961] Educatrix; Augustine says: "Ipse levet de terra et vocetur dea Levana" (de
Civ. Dei, iv. 11). [962] From the old word ruma, a teat. [963] Comp. August. ...
/.../tertullian/ad nationes/chapter xi the romans provided gods.htm

The Good Man's Life and Death
... of all living. Oh, how closely allied is death to life! The lamb teat sporteth
in the field must soon feel the knife. The ox that ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 3 1857/the good mans life and.htm

How this Sacred Repose is Practised.
... This they do without thinking of it, yet not without pleasure; for if one draw the
teat from them before they fall sound asleep, they awake and weep bitterly ...
/.../francis/treatise on the love of god/chapter ix how this sacred.htm

Jacob and Doubting Souls --A Parallel
... Beside that, there are many of us who are witnesses teat, in answer to
prayer, we have received pardon through the living Christ. ...
/.../spurgeons sermons volume 42 1896/jacob and doubting soulsa parallel.htm

Criticisms of the Doctrine of Non-Resistance to Evil by Force on ...
... And they not only do not teach teat we should avoid temptations to break it, chief
of which is the military oath, but they themselves administer it. ...
/.../tolstoy/the kingdom of god is within you/chapter ii criticisms of the.htm

The God of Peace
... for when we get ever so big we shall then be so small teat an angel would
not find us out if God did not tell him where we were. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 1 1855/the god of peace.htm

The Alleged Hostile Witness of Certain of the Early Fathers Proved ...
... the next two Chapters. Footnotes: [67] Account of the Printed Text, p.
247. [68] Gr. Teat. p. 322. [69] En men tois akribesterois ...
/.../chapter v the alleged hostile.htm

The Saints' Privilege and Profit;
The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3. <. ...
/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/the saints privilege and profit.htm

Solomon's Temple Spiritualized
The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3. <. ...
/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/solomons temple spiritualized.htm

Teat
... tit. 2. (n.) A small protuberance or nozzle resembling the teat of
an animal. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. TEAT. tet ...
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Teats (3 Occurrences)

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Dug (45 Occurrences)
... 1. (imp. & pp) of Dig. 2. (n.) A teat, pap, or nipple; -- formerly that of a human
mother, now that of a cow or other beast. 3. (imp. & pp) of Dig. ...
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Pap
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A nipple; a mammilla; a teat. 2. (n.) A rounded,
nipplelike hill or peak; anything resembling a nipple in shape; a mamelon. ...
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Breast (71 Occurrences)
... on the front of the chest or thorax in the female of man and of some other mammalia,
in which milk is secreted for the nourishment of the young; a mamma; a teat...
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Suckle (5 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A teat. 2. (vt) To give suck to; to nurse at
the breast. 3. (vi) To nurse; to suck. Multi-Version Concordance ...
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Tears (58 Occurrences)

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