Dross
Dross is the refuse or impurity separated from precious metal during smelting. Scripture uses it figuratively for what is base, corrupt, or worthless.
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Drought
Drought is an extended period without sufficient rain, producing dry land, failed vegetation, and hardship. In Scripture, drought could be a natural affliction or a sign of divine judgment.
Drown
To drown is to perish by being overwhelmed with water. Drowning appears in Scripture as a form of death and as a warning concerning severe judgment on those who cause others to stumble.
DRUM
A drum was a hand-held frame instrument covered with skin, similar to a tambourine. It was commonly played at celebrations and joyful gatherings, often by women.
Drunk
To be drunk is to be intoxicated through excessive use of alcoholic drink. Scripture repeatedly condemns drunkenness as sinful and also uses the image figuratively for overwhelming sorrow or divine judgment.
Drusilla
Drusilla was a Jewish woman of the Herodian family and the wife of the Roman governor Felix. She was present when Paul spoke with Felix about faith in Christ, righteousness, self-control, and coming judgment.
Duke
Duke is an older translation of a term meaning a tribal chief, prince, or leader. In the Old Testament it is especially used for the chiefs of Edom and other tribal groups.
Dulcimer
The dulcimer was a musical instrument mentioned among the instruments used before Nebuchadnezzar’s image in Babylon. The original term is uncertain, but it was probably a bagpipe or similar pipe instrument.
Dumah
Dumah is a name used for an Ishmaelite tribe and region in Arabia, a town in Judah, and an oracle associated with Edom. The name is related to the idea of silence or stillness.
Dumb
Dumb describes an inability or unwillingness to speak, whether caused by physical infirmity, fear, judgment, or silence. Jesus repeatedly healed people who were unable to speak, sometimes in connection with the casting out of demons.
Dung
Dung was used as manure and, where firewood was scarce, as fuel for heating and cooking. Scripture also uses it figuratively for rejection, worthlessness, and disgrace.
Dung-gate
The Dung-gate was a gate of ancient Jerusalem, associated with the removal of refuse and sweepings from the city. It was located in the southern or southwestern area of the city.
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