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While the specific word "belch" does not appear in the Berean Standard Bible , the concept of bodily functions and their implications can be explored through a biblical lens, particularly in the context of purity, self-control, and the use of the tongue.<br><br><b>Biblical Context and Symbolism</b><br><br>In the Bible, bodily functions, including those related to digestion, are often used metaphorically to discuss spiritual truths. While the act of belching itself is a natural bodily function, Scripture frequently addresses the importance of self-control and the use of one's mouth in a manner that honors God.<br><br><b>Self-Control and the Tongue</b><br><br>The Bible places significant emphasis on the control of one's speech and actions. <a href="/james/3-5.htm">James 3:5-6</a> states, "In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it boasts of great things. Consider how small a spark sets a great forest ablaze. The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell." This passage highlights the power of the tongue and the importance of using it wisely.<br><br>While belching is not directly addressed, the principle of self-control can be applied. Belching, when done intentionally or in a manner that is disruptive or disrespectful, can be seen as lacking in self-control and consideration for others. The Bible encourages believers to conduct themselves in a way that reflects the character of Christ, which includes being mindful of how one's actions affect others.<br><br><b>Purity and Cleanliness</b><br><br>The Old Testament law contains numerous regulations regarding cleanliness and purity, which can be seen as a reflection of God's holiness and the call for His people to be set apart. While these laws do not specifically mention belching, they emphasize the importance of maintaining a lifestyle that honors God in all aspects, including physical cleanliness and respect for communal living.<br><br>In the New Testament, Jesus teaches that it is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but what comes out of it (<a href="/matthew/15-11.htm">Matthew 15:11</a>). This teaching underscores the importance of the heart's condition and the words that proceed from it, rather than merely external actions.<br><br><b>Cultural Considerations</b><br><br>In biblical times, as in many cultures today, certain bodily functions were considered impolite or inappropriate in public settings. The Bible encourages believers to be considerate and respectful in their interactions with others, which includes being mindful of cultural norms and practices.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>While the Bible does not specifically address the act of belching, the principles of self-control, purity, and respect for others provide guidance for believers in all areas of life. By applying these biblical principles, Christians are called to live in a manner that reflects the love and holiness of God, even in seemingly mundane aspects of daily life.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>v. i.</I>) To eject or throw up from the stomach with violence; to eruct.<p>2. (<I>v. i.</I>) To eject violently from within; to cast forth; to emit; to give vent to; to vent.<p>3. (<I>v. i.</I>) To eject wind from the stomach through the mouth; to eructate.<p>4. (<I>v. i.</I>) To issue with spasmodic force or noise.<p>5. (<I>n.</I>) The act of belching; also, that which is belched; an eructation.<p>6. (<I>n.</I>) Malt liquor; -- vulgarly so called as causing eructation.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">BELCH</span><p>belsh: The primary idea of this word is "to gush forth" as a fountain. As used in <a href="/psalms/59-7.htm">Psalm 59:7</a> the thought is that these enemies had so cherished these evil thoughts and bitter wrath that now the heart is a very fountain of evil, and has taught the tongue how to give utterance thereto. But the previous verse shows that the Psalmist also had in mind the howling and barking of the dogs about the city. The imprecations of his enemies are like the snarling, howling, barking of dogs which in an eastern city makes the night hideous with the noise, and is continued until the daybreak.<br><br>Jacob W. Kapp<p><a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/2044.htm"><span class="l">2044. ereugomai -- to spit, by ext. to speak aloud</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: ereugomai Phonetic Spelling: (er-yoog'-om-<br> ahee) Short Definition: I utter, declare Definition: (lit: I <b>belch</b> forth, hence <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2044.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/5042.htm"><span class="l">5042. naba -- to flow, spring, bubble up</span></a><br><b>...</b> root Definition to flow, spring, bubble up NASB Word Usage <b>belch</b> forth (1), bubbling<br> (1), eagerly utter (1), pour (1), pour forth (1), pours (1), pours forth (1 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5042.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/76.htm"><span class="l">76. ababuah -- blisters, boils</span></a><br><b>...</b> blains. (by reduplication) from an unused root (meaning to <b>belch</b> forth); an<br> inflammatory pustule (as eruption) -- blains. 75, 76. ababuah. 77 . <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/76.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_ephesians_peter/the_panoply_of_god.htm"><span class="l">The Panoply of God</span></a> <br><b>...</b> whilst all days are days of warfare, there will be, as in some prolonged siege,<br> periods of comparative quiet; and again, days when all the cannon <b>belch</b> at once <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture ephesians peter/the panoply of god.htm</font><p><a href="/library/anonymous/scottish_psalter_and_paraphrases/psalm_59.htm"><span class="l">Psalm 59</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Like to a dog, and often walk. about the city round. ^7Behold, they <b>belch</b> out with<br> their mouth,. and in their lips are swords: For they do say thus, Who is he. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/...//christianbookshelf.org/anonymous/scottish psalter and paraphrases/psalm 59.htm</font><p><a href="/library/unknown/the_clementine_homilies/chapter_xv_matthew_xi_25_discussed.htm"><span class="l">Matthew xi. 25 Discussed.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> of which He spoke may be those of the Creator (Demiurge) himself; because Isaiah<br> [1387] says, I will open my mouth in parables, and I will <b>belch</b> forth things <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../unknown/the clementine homilies/chapter xv matthew xi 25 discussed.htm</font><p><a href="/library/calvin/the_institutes_of_the_christian_religion/chapter_14_in_the_creation.htm"><span class="l">In the Creation of the World, and all Things in It, the True God <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> refuse to take warning, will learn, when too late, how much better it had been<br> reverently to regard the secret counsels of God, than to <b>belch</b> forth blasphemies <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../calvin/the institutes of the christian religion/chapter 14 in the creation.htm</font><p><a href="/library/calvin/the_institutes_of_the_christian_religion/chapter_17_use_to_be.htm"><span class="l">Use to be Made of the Doctrine of Providence.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Since some feeling of shame restrains them from daring to <b>belch</b> forth their blasphemies<br> against heaven, that they may give the freer vent to their rage, they <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../calvin/the institutes of the christian religion/chapter 17 use to be.htm</font><p><a href="/library/calvin/the_institutes_of_the_christian_religion/chapter_18_the_instrumentality_of.htm"><span class="l">The Instrumentality of the Wicked Employed by God, While He <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> At the same time, he briefly intimates that the blasphemies which they <b>belch</b> forth<br> against heaven, instead of reaching God, only illustrate his justice, when <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the institutes of the christian religion/chapter 18 the instrumentality of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/bunyan/the_works_of_john_bunyan_volumes_1-3/memoir_of_john_bunyan.htm"><span class="l">Memoir of John Bunyan</span></a> <br><b>...</b> in pieces. At some times they seemed to <b>belch</b> flame, at other times a<br> continuous smoke, with horrible noises and roaring. Once he <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/memoir of john bunyan.htm</font><p><a href="/library/wesley/sermons_on_several_occasions/sermon_15_the_great_assize.htm"><span class="l">The Great Assize</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Aetna, Hecla, Vesuvius, and all the other volcanoes that <b>belch</b> out flames and coals<br> of fire, what are they, but so many proofs and mouths of those fiery <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../wesley/sermons on several occasions/sermon 15 the great assize.htm</font><p><a href="/library/chrysostom/homilies_on_the_epistles_of_paul_to_the_corinthians/homily_xiii_1_cor_iv.htm"><span class="l">1 Cor. Iv. 10</span></a> <br><b>...</b> them. But those who are rich to bad purpose; cruelty and inhumanity, ravening<br> and satanical lust, are in the words they <b>belch</b> out. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../homilies on the epistles of paul to the corinthians/homily xiii 1 cor iv.htm</font><p><a href="/library/jerome/the_principal_works_of_st_jerome/against_vigilantius.htm"><span class="l">Against vigilantius.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> <b>Belch</b> out your shame, if you will, with men of the world, I will fast with women;<br> yea, with religious men whose looks witness to their chastity, and who, with <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../jerome/the principal works of st jerome/against vigilantius.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/b/belch.htm"><span class="l"><b>Belch</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. <b>BELCH</b>. belsh: The primary idea of this word is<br> "to gush forth" as a fountain. <b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Belch</b> (1 Occurrence). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/belch.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/v/vomit.htm"><span class="l">Vomit (12 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 3. (vt) Hence, to eject from any hollow place; to <b>belch</b> forth; to emit;<br> to throw forth; as, volcanoes vomit flame, stones, etc. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/v/vomit.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/bellowing.htm"><span class="l">Bellowing (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Bellowing (1 Occurrence). Psalms 59:7 Behold, they <b>belch</b> out with their mouth;<br> swords are in their lips: 'For who doth hear?' (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bellowing.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/be'la-ites.htm"><span class="l">Be'la-ites (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br>Be'la-ites. Belaites, Be'la-ites. <b>Belch</b> . Multi-Version Concordance Be'la-ites<br> (1 Occurrence). <b>...</b> Belaites, Be'la-ites. <b>Belch</b> . Reference Bible. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/be'la-ites.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/belemus.htm"><span class="l">Belemus</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/belemus.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/spit.htm"><span class="l">Spit (15 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 7. (imp. & pp) of Spit. 8. (n.) To eject from the mouth; to throw out, as saliva<br> or other matter, from the mouth. 9. (n.) To eject; to throw out; to <b>belch</b>. 10. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/spit.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/mouths.htm"><span class="l">Mouths (86 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (BBE RSV NIV). Psalms 59:7 Lo, they <b>belch</b> out with their mouths, Swords<br> 'are' in their lips, for 'Who heareth?' (YLT RSV NIV). Psalms <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/mouths.htm - 32k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://clyx.com/term/belch.htm">Belch: 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">Belch (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/59-7.htm">Psalms 59:7</a></span><br />Behold, they <span class="boldtext">belch</span> out with their mouth: swords are in their lips: for who, say they, doth hear?<br /><span class="source">(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/b/belch.htm">Belch</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/belch.htm">Belch (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/belial.htm">Belial (23 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/bishlam.htm">Bishlam (1 Occurrence)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/b/be'la-ites.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Be'la-ites"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Be'la-ites" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/b/belemus.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Belemus"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Belemus" /></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>