Flux, Bloody
A severe intestinal illness, identified in the source as dysentery. Publius’s father was healed of this sickness when Paul prayed and laid hands on him at Malta.
Bible Dictionary
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Fly
The Bible mentions flies as troublesome insects and as one of the plagues sent upon Egypt. A fly also appears as a symbol of a grievous pest and is associated with the name Baal-zebub.
Fly, Flies
A general term for insects of the fly kind. Biblical references to flies include troublesome pests and insects connected with judgment or decay.
Foam
Foam may describe froth on water or at the mouth. Scripture uses it figuratively for helplessness and shame, and literally of the boy who suffered convulsions from an unclean spirit.
Fodder
Fodder was a mixture of grains and other plants prepared as food for cattle. Biblical references also use the related term for provender given to animals.
Fold
An enclosure where sheep or other flocks rested together. Sheepfolds appear in descriptions of pastoral life and are also used as images of places occupied by flocks after human settlements are desolated.
FOLK
Folk means people, a nation, or a group. In the New Testament it can also refer to sick or weak persons who need healing.
FOLLOW
To follow means to go after, pursue, cling to, imitate, or obey. Jesus calls disciples to follow Him, while believers are urged to pursue faithfulness and imitate godly examples.
FOLLOWER
A follower is an imitator, especially one who adopts the faith and conduct of a worthy example. The New Testament calls believers to imitate Christ, apostles, and faithful Christians.
Food
Food in the Bible includes grains, bread, vegetables, fruit, milk, honey, and meat. Scripture records God’s provision of food, laws concerning clean and unclean animals, restrictions on blood and certain fats, and the preparation of meals for ordinary and sacred use.
FOOT
The foot was important in biblical hygiene, hospitality, travel, mourning, worship, and humble service. Figuratively, feet can represent one’s walk, conduct, submission, or proclamation.
Footman
A footman may mean a soldier serving in an army, especially one who fights on foot. The term is also used for an attendant or runner serving a ruler or official.
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