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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: Brogue</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/b/brogue.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/matthew/26-73.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/b/brogue.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> > Brogue</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/b/broadways.htm" title="Broadways">◄</a> Brogue <a href="/topical/b/broided.htm" title="Broided">►</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="#web" title="Webster's Dictionary">Webster's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</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><b>Definition and Etymology:</b> <br>The term "brogue" typically refers to a strong regional accent, particularly associated with Irish or Scottish English. However, in a biblical context, the concept of distinct speech or accent can be related to the idea of dialects and linguistic differences among various groups and tribes in the ancient world.<br><br><b>Biblical Context:</b> <br>While the Bible does not specifically mention the term "brogue," the concept of distinct speech patterns is evident in several passages. One notable example is found in the account of the Gileadites and the Ephraimites in the Book of Judges. In <a href="/judges/12-5.htm">Judges 12:5-6</a> , the Gileadites used a linguistic test to identify fleeing Ephraimites by asking them to say the word "Shibboleth." The Ephraimites, unable to pronounce it correctly, said "Sibboleth," which led to their identification and subsequent defeat. This passage highlights the significance of speech and pronunciation as markers of identity and belonging.<br><br><b>Cultural and Historical Significance:</b> <br>In the ancient Near East, as in many parts of the world today, language and accent were powerful indicators of one's origin, tribe, or social group. The Israelites, composed of twelve tribes, each with their own territories and, likely, variations in speech, would have been acutely aware of these differences. The incident in Judges underscores how linguistic nuances could have life-or-death consequences and reflects the broader biblical theme of identity and division among the tribes of Israel.<br><br><b>Theological Implications:</b> <br>From a theological perspective, the diversity of language and speech in the Bible can be seen as both a reflection of human division and a testament to God's sovereignty over all nations and tongues. The account of the Tower of Babel in <a href="/genesis/11.htm">Genesis 11:1-9</a> illustrates how God confounded human language to disperse people across the earth, emphasizing the limitations of human ambition in contrast to divine authority. Conversely, the New Testament account of Pentecost in <a href="/acts/2.htm">Acts 2:1-12</a> reveals the unifying power of the Holy Spirit, as the apostles spoke in various tongues, allowing people from different linguistic backgrounds to hear the gospel in their own languages.<br><br><b>Practical Application:</b> <br>For believers, the biblical references to language and speech serve as a reminder of the importance of communication in fostering unity and understanding within the body of Christ. <a href="/james/3-5.htm">James 3:5-10</a> warns of the power of the tongue, urging Christians to use their speech to bless rather than curse. In a world marked by diverse languages and cultures, the call to love one's neighbor transcends linguistic barriers, encouraging believers to seek common ground and mutual respect.<br><br><b>Conclusion:</b> <br>While the specific term "brogue" is not found in the Bible, the underlying concept of distinct speech patterns is woven throughout the biblical narrative. These instances serve as a reminder of the complex interplay between language, identity, and faith, urging believers to reflect on the power of words and the call to unity in Christ.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>n.</I>) A strong dialectal accent, especially Irish; also, a comfortable, sturdy work shoe or low-heeled shoe.<p>2. (<I>n.</I>) A dialectic pronunciation; esp. the Irish manner of pronouncing English.<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_3_1857/regeneration.htm"><span class="l">Regeneration</span></a> <br><b>...</b> "Well," but says the Indian, "I will not only adopt the dress, but I will learn<br> the language; I will put away my <b>brogue</b> and my language that I once spoke, in <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 3 1857/regeneration.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_4_1858/the_cry_of_the_heathen.htm"><span class="l">The Cry of the Heathen</span></a> <br><b>...</b> A man who by his <b>brogue</b> and his dress was discovered to be a Macedonian, said to<br> him, "Come over and help us." God sometimes tells men in their sleep the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 4 1858/the cry of the heathen.htm</font><p><a href="/library/moody/moodys_anecdotes_and_illustrations/free.htm"><span class="l">"Free. "</span></a> <br><b>...</b> he had been saved. He said in his broken Irish <b>brogue</b> that I used an<br> illustration, and that illustration saved him. And I declare <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/moody/moodys anecdotes and illustrations/free.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_1_1855/christ_crucified.htm"><span class="l">Christ Crucified</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Christ puts his trumpet to his mouth, and up come the warriors, clad in fishermen's<br> garb, with the <b>brogue</b> of the lake of Galilee"poor humble mariners. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 1 1855/christ crucified.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_1_1855/the_comforter.htm"><span class="l">The Comforter</span></a> <br><b>...</b> there is a voice in love, it speaks a language which is its own; it has an idiom<br> and a <b>brogue</b> which none can mimic; wisdom cannot imitate it; oratory cannot <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 1 1855/the comforter.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_62_1916/the_fruits_of_grace.htm"><span class="l">The Fruits of Grace</span></a> <br><b>...</b> the way in which he now does though he does not imitate the language of Christians,<br> and is not a cant, yet there is something about his very <b>brogue</b> and talk <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 62 1916/the fruits of grace.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_3_1857/the_mysteries_of_the_brazen.htm"><span class="l">The Mysteries of the Brazen Serpent</span></a> <br><b>...</b> And there is many a learned doctor, who spoke with the <b>brogue</b> of the Egyptian, and,<br> with dark and mysterious language, he talked he knew not what, who, after <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 3 1857/the mysteries of the brazen.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_6_1860/contentment.htm"><span class="l">Contentment</span></a> <br><b>...</b> up to him. Your Master wore a peasant's garb, and spoke a peasant's <b>brogue</b>.<br> His companions were the toiling fishermen. He was not <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../christianbookshelf.org/spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 6 1860/contentment.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_5_1859/one_antidote_for_many_ills.htm"><span class="l">One Antidote for Many Ills</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Have you caught the <b>brogue</b> of heaven? Can you eschew all foolishness, all filthy<br> conversation, and seek to bear the image of Jesus Christ in the world? <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 5 1859/one antidote for many ills.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_2_1856/christ_in_the_covenant.htm"><span class="l">Christ in the Covenant</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Go not where others could say of thee, "He cannot be Christ's;" but be thou ever<br> one of those whose <b>brogue</b> is Christian, whose very idiom is Christ-like, whose <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 2 1856/christ in the covenant.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/b/brogue.htm"><span class="l"><b>Brogue</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2. (n.) A dialectic pronunciation; esp. the Irish manner of pronouncing<br> English. Multi-Version Concordance <b>Brogue</b> (1 Occurrence). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/brogue.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/broadways.htm"><span class="l">Broadways (10 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/broadways.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/broided.htm"><span class="l">Broided (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/broided.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/afterwards.htm"><span class="l">Afterwards (143 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Matthew 26:73 A short time afterwards the people standing there came and said to<br> Peter, "Certainly you too are one of them, for your <b>brogue</b> shows it." (WEY). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/afterwards.htm - 36k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/shows.htm"><span class="l">Shows (42 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Matthew 26:73 A short time afterwards the people standing there came and said to<br> Peter, "Certainly you too are one of them, for your <b>brogue</b> shows it." (WEY). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/shows.htm - 17k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/short.htm"><span class="l">Short (128 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Matthew 26:73 A short time afterwards the people standing there came and said to<br> Peter, "Certainly you too are one of them, for your <b>brogue</b> shows it." (WEY). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/short.htm - 37k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/standing.htm"><span class="l">Standing (334 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Matthew 26:73 A short time afterwards the people standing there came and said to<br> Peter, "Certainly you too are one of them, for your <b>brogue</b> shows it." (WEY YLT <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/standing.htm - 36k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/certainly.htm"><span class="l">Certainly (415 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Matthew 26:73 A short time afterwards the people standing there came and said to<br> Peter, "Certainly you too are one of them, for your <b>brogue</b> shows it." (WEY RSV <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/certainly.htm - 37k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://clyx.com/term/brogue.htm">Brogue: 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">Brogue (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/26-73.htm">Matthew 26:73</a></span><br />A short time afterwards the people standing there came and said to Peter, "Certainly you too are one of them, for your <span class="boldtext">brogue</span> shows it."<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/b/brogue.htm">Brogue</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/broidered.htm">Broidered (9 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/brogue.htm">Brogue (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/costly.htm">Costly (26 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/array.htm">Array (63 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/sobriety.htm">Sobriety (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/apparel.htm">Apparel (38 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/b/broadways.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Broadways"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Broadways" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/b/broided.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Broided"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Broided" /></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>