Thematic Bible: Epithet of contempt
Thematic Bible
Dog » Epithet of contempt
Abishai son of Zeruiah said to the king: Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king? Let me go over there and cut off his head!
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The Philistine asked David: Am I a dog that you come to attack me with sticks? So the Philistine called on his gods to curse David.
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Why should the king of Israel be out chasing me, anyway? I am as worthless as a dead dog or a flea.
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Ishbosheth's question made Abner very angry. Am I a dog that belongs to Judea? He asked. Until now I have been faithful to your father Saul's family, to his relatives and friends. I did not hand you over to David. But now you charge me with a crime because of this woman.
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Mephibosheth bowed again and said: I am no better than a dead dog! Why should you be so good to me?
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How could I ever be that powerful? Hazael asked. I am nobody, only a dog. Elisha replied: Jehovah has revealed to me that you will be king of Syria.
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Israel's watchmen are blind. They all lack knowledge they are all mute dogs. They cannot bark. They just lie around and dream, they love to sleep. They are dogs with mighty appetites. They never have enough! They are shepherds who lack understanding. They all turn to their own way and each one seeks dishonest (unjust) gain.
He said: It is not right to take the children's bread and give it to the dogs.
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