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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Wen</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/w/wen.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/leviticus/22-22.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/w/wen.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Wen</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/w/welts.htm" title="Welts">◄</a> Wen <a href="/topical/naves/w/wen--a_tumor.htm" title="Wen: A Tumor">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>In biblical and historical contexts, the term "wen" does not appear directly in the canonical texts of the Bible. However, understanding the concept of a "wen" can be beneficial when studying biblical descriptions of physical ailments and conditions, as well as the cultural and religious practices surrounding health and purity in ancient times.<br><br><b>Definition and Context</b><br><br>A "wen" is generally understood to be a benign growth or cyst, often appearing as a lump under the skin. In modern medical terminology, it is typically referred to as a sebaceous cyst. While the Bible does not specifically mention "wens," it does address various skin conditions and diseases, particularly in the context of Levitical laws and the ministry of Jesus.<br><br><b>Biblical References to Skin Conditions</b><br><br>The most relevant biblical passages concerning skin conditions are found in the book of Leviticus, where laws regarding cleanliness and uncleanliness are detailed. <a href="/bsb/leviticus/13.htm">Leviticus 13</a> provides instructions for the Israelites on how to handle various skin diseases, which were often considered signs of impurity:<br><br>"When a man has a swelling or rash or bright spot on his skin that may become an infectious skin disease, he must be brought to Aaron the priest or to one of his sons who is a priest" (<a href="/leviticus/13-2.htm">Leviticus 13:2</a>).<br><br>While the text does not specifically mention "wens," it does describe various skin abnormalities that required examination by a priest. The priests acted as both spiritual and health authorities, determining whether a person was ceremonially clean or unclean.<br><br><b>Cultural and Religious Significance</b><br><br>In ancient Israel, physical health was closely tied to spiritual purity. Skin conditions, including those that might resemble a "wen," were not only medical concerns but also had significant religious implications. Being declared unclean meant temporary exclusion from the community and religious activities, emphasizing the importance of purity in worship and daily life.<br><br><b>Healing and Miracles</b><br><br>The New Testament provides numerous accounts of Jesus healing those with various ailments, including skin conditions. While "wens" are not specifically mentioned, the healing ministry of Jesus demonstrates His authority over physical and spiritual afflictions. For example, in <a href="/matthew/8-2.htm">Matthew 8:2-3</a> , Jesus heals a man with leprosy, a term often used to describe a range of skin diseases:<br><br>"Suddenly a leper came and knelt before Him, saying, 'Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.' Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. 'I am willing,' He said, 'be clean.' And immediately his leprosy was cleansed."<br><br>This passage highlights the compassion and power of Jesus, offering hope and restoration to those suffering from physical ailments.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>While the Bible does not explicitly mention "wens," understanding the cultural and religious context of skin conditions in biblical times provides insight into the broader themes of purity, health, and divine healing. The biblical narrative consistently emphasizes the importance of both physical and spiritual well-being, as well as the transformative power of faith and divine intervention.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">WEN</span><p>Only in <a href="/leviticus/22-22.htm">Leviticus 22:22</a>, "maimed" or "having a wen (margin "sores"), or scurvy," for (yabbal), "running," hence, "a suppurating sore" (compare the Revised Version margin). A "wen" is a non-inflamed indolent tumor, and so "wen" is about as far as possible from the meaning of the Hebrew.<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/2990.htm"><span class="l">2990. yabbal -- a running, suppurating</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1). having running sores. From yabal; having running sores -- <b>wen</b>. see HEBREW<br> yabal. 2989, 2990. yabbal. 2991 . Strong's Numbers. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/2990.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/bacon/the_hymns_of_martin_luther/xviii_mitten_wir_im_leben.htm"><span class="l">Mitten Wir Im Leben Sind. Though in Midst of Life we Be.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Kyrie eleison. 1. Mitten wir im Leben sind Mit dem Tod umpfangen, <b>Wen</b> such'n wir<br> der Huelfe thu', Dass wir Gnad' erlangen? Das bist du, Herr, alleine. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../bacon/the hymns of martin luther/xviii mitten wir im leben.htm</font><p><a href="/library/winkworth/lyra_germanica_second_series_the_christian_life/the_life_of_faith_the.htm"><span class="l">The Life of Faith the Christian's Trust.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> III. The Christian's Trust. 8,6,8,6. Ich weiss an <b>wen</b> ich glaube. [318]EM Arndt.<br> I know in Whom I put my trust,. I know what standeth fast,. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../lyra germanica second series the christian life/the life of faith the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_b/self-mutilation_for_self-preservation.htm"><span class="l">Self-Mutilation for Self-Preservation</span></a> <br><b>...</b> It is a <b>wen</b> that is sucking all the vital force into itself, and turning it into<br> poison. And there is only one cure for it, and that is the knife. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../expositions of holy scripture b/self-mutilation for self-preservation.htm</font><p><a href="/library/winkworth/lyra_germanica_second_series_the_christian_life/subject_index.htm"><span class="l">Subject Index</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Ich sage jedem dass Er lebt, [490]h020-p1.1. Ich weiss an <b>wen</b> ich glaube,<br> [491]h087-p1.1. Ich weiss es wird mein Ende kommen, [492]h109-p1.1. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../winkworth/lyra germanica second series the christian life/subject index.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_the_acts/a_good_mans_faults.htm"><span class="l">A Good Man's Faults</span></a> <br><b>...</b> We are not simple but complex, and what we need to aim at is a character, not<br> an excrescence. Some people's goodness is like a wart or a <b>wen</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture the acts/a good mans faults.htm</font><p><a href="/library/watson/the_beatitudes_an_exposition_of_matthew_51-12/21_concerning_persecution.htm"><span class="l">Concerning Persecution</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Such as are open pretenders but secret opposers of the faith are ever worst. A <b>wen</b><br> seems to be a part of the body, but is indeed an enemy to it. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the beatitudes an exposition of matthew 51-12/21 concerning persecution.htm</font><p><a href="/library/barrow/sermons_on_evil-speaking_by_isaac_barrow/the_folly_of_slander_part.htm"><span class="l">The Folly of Slander. Part 1.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> infirmity into a strange enormity; turning a small "mote in the eye" of our neighbour<br> into a huge "beam," a little dimple in his face into a monstrous <b>wen</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../barrow/sermons on evil-speaking by isaac barrow/the folly of slander part.htm</font><p><a href="/library/barrow/sermons_on_evil-speaking_by_isaac_barrow/against_rash_and_vain_swearing.htm"><span class="l">Against Rash and Vain Swearing.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> so it is, oaths as they commonly pass are mere excrescences of speech, which do<br> nothing but encumber and deform it; they so embellish discourse, as a <b>wen</b> or a <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../sermons on evil-speaking by isaac barrow/against rash and vain swearing.htm</font><p><a href="/library/kingsley/at_last/chapter_iii_trinidad.htm"><span class="l">Trinidad</span></a> <br><b>...</b> probably be, like Cuba, a slave-holding and slave-trading island, now wealthy,<br> luxurious, profligate; and Port of Spain would be such another <b>wen</b> upon the face <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/kingsley/at last/chapter iii trinidad.htm</font><p><a href="/library/plotinus/the_six_enneads/second_tractate_on_providence_1.htm"><span class="l">Second Tractate. On Providence (1).</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The diverse places of this sphere, the Souls of unequal grade and unlike conduct,<br> are <b>wen</b> exemplified by the distinction of parts in the Syrinx or any other <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../plotinus/the six enneads/second tractate on providence 1.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/w/wen.htm"><span class="l"><b>Wen</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia <b>WEN</b>. <b>...</b> A "<b>wen</b>" is a non-inflamed indolent tumor, and<br> so "<b>wen</b>" is about as far as possible from the meaning of the Hebrew. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/wen.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/wench.htm"><span class="l">Wench (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/wench.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/wean.htm"><span class="l">Wean</span></a><br><b>...</b><b>wen</b>: "To wean" in English Versions of the Bible is always the translation of (gamal),<br> but gamal has a much wider force than merely "to wean," signifying "to <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/wean.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/welts.htm"><span class="l">Welts (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/welts.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/scurvy.htm"><span class="l">Scurvy (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Leviticus 22:22 Blind, or broken, or maimed, or having a <b>wen</b>, or scurvy, or scabbed,<br> ye shall not offer these unto the LORD, nor make an offering by fire of <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/scurvy.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/scabs.htm"><span class="l">Scabs (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Leviticus 22:22 Blind, or broken, or maimed, or having a <b>wen</b>, or scabbed, or scurvy,<br> ye shall not offer these unto the LORD, nor make an offering by fire of <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/scabs.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/scabbed.htm"><span class="l">Scabbed (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Leviticus 22:22 Blind, or broken, or maimed, or having a <b>wen</b>, or scurvy, or scabbed,<br> ye shall not offer these unto the LORD, nor make an offering by fire of <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/scabbed.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/fire-offering.htm"><span class="l">Fire-offering (45 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Leviticus 22:22 blind, or broken, or maimed, or having a <b>wen</b>, or scurvy, or scabbed --<br> ye do not bring these near to Jehovah, and a fire-offering ye do not <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/fire-offering.htm - 21k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/confucianism.html">What is Confucianism? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/wen.htm">Wen: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Wen (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/leviticus/22-22.htm">Leviticus 22:22</a></span><br />Blind, or broken, or maimed, or having a <span class="boldtext">wen</span>, or scurvy, or scabbed, ye shall not offer these unto the LORD, nor make an offering by fire of them upon the altar unto the LORD.<br /><span class="source">(KJV JPS ASV WBS YLT)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/w/wen.htm">Wen</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/w/wen--a_tumor.htm">Wen: A Tumor</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/wench.htm">Wench (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/wean.htm">Wean</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/welts.htm">Welts (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/scurvy.htm">Scurvy (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/scabs.htm">Scabs (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/scabbed.htm">Scabbed (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/fire-offering.htm">Fire-offering (45 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/w/welts.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Welts"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Welts" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/naves/w/wen--a_tumor.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Wen: A Tumor"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Wen: A Tumor" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>