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Gravel

חָצָץ/GRAV-ul/

Something broken off small

Summary

Small stones or coarse sand, used figuratively in Scripture for painful experiences.

Figurative Use

Gravel is used metaphorically in Scripture for painful or distressing experiences. Proverbs speaks of bread of deceit being sweet but ultimately filling the mouth with gravel. Lamentations describes broken teeth from gravel as an image of affliction.

Key verses:Proverbs 20:17Lamentations 3:16

Related Verses3 mentions

Proverbs· 1 verse

Lamentations· 1 verse

Isaiah· 1 verse

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Gravel," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. III (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).