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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: Biteth</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/b/biteth.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/genesis/49-17.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/biteth.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> > Biteth</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/bites.htm" title="Bites">◄</a> Biteth <a href="/topical/b/bithia.htm" title="Bithia">►</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="#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 Context:</b> <br>The term "biteth" is an archaic form of the verb "bite," which appears in various translations of the Bible, including the Berean Standard Bible . It is used to describe the action of biting, often in a metaphorical sense, to convey harm, deceit, or the consequences of sin.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b> <br>The concept of biting is used in the Bible to illustrate the destructive nature of certain behaviors or entities. One notable reference is found in <a href="/proverbs/23-32.htm">Proverbs 23:32</a>, which warns of the dangers of excessive drinking: "In the end it bites like a snake and stings like a viper." Here, the term "biteth" is used metaphorically to describe the harmful effects of alcohol, likening it to the venomous bite of a serpent.<br><br>Another reference is found in <a href="/ecclesiastes/10-8.htm">Ecclesiastes 10:8</a>, which states, "He who digs a pit may fall into it, and he who breaks through a wall may be bitten by a snake." This passage uses the imagery of being bitten to illustrate the principle of reaping what one sows, emphasizing the unforeseen consequences of one's actions.<br><br><b>Theological Significance:</b> <br>In a theological context, the imagery of biting often symbolizes the consequences of sin and the deceptive nature of evil. The serpent's bite is a powerful metaphor for the initial temptation and fall of humanity in <a href="/bsb/genesis/3.htm">Genesis 3</a>, where the serpent deceives Eve, leading to the original sin. This act of biting, though not explicitly mentioned in the Genesis account, is emblematic of the cunning and destructive nature of sin.<br><br>The use of "biteth" in the Bible serves as a cautionary reminder of the dangers of straying from God's commandments. It underscores the importance of vigilance and discernment in the life of a believer, warning against the seductive allure of sin that can lead to spiritual harm.<br><br><b>Moral and Ethical Implications:</b> <br>From a moral and ethical standpoint, the concept of biting as used in the Bible encourages believers to be wary of actions and influences that may seem harmless but ultimately lead to negative consequences. It calls for a life of sobriety, wisdom, and adherence to divine principles to avoid the metaphorical bite of sin.<br><br><b>Practical Application:</b> <br>In practical terms, the warnings associated with "biteth" can be applied to everyday life by encouraging individuals to consider the long-term effects of their choices. Whether it is the consumption of substances, the company one keeps, or the decisions one makes, the biblical admonition is to seek God's guidance and wisdom to avoid the pitfalls that can lead to spiritual and moral decay.<br><br>By understanding the metaphorical use of "biteth" in the Bible, believers are reminded of the importance of living a life that is pleasing to God, marked by integrity, and free from the snares of sin.<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_g/the_portrait_of_a_drunkyard.htm"><span class="l">The Portrait of a Drunkyard</span></a> <br><b>...</b> At the last it <b>biteth</b> like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder.33. Thine eyes<br> shall behold strange women, and thine heart shall utter perverse things.34. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/the portrait of a drunkyard.htm</font><p><a href="/library/hippolytus/the_extant_works_and_fragments_of_hippolytus/piece_xviii_as_the_lord.htm"><span class="l">As the Lord Jesus Christ Made his Sojourn with us in the Flesh <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> And what, then, did he say of him? "Let Dan be a serpent sitting by the way, that<br> <b>biteth</b> the horse's heel?" [1934] And what serpent was there but the deceiver <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the extant works and fragments of hippolytus/piece xviii as the lord.htm</font><p><a href="/library/judy/questionable_amusements_and_worthy_substitutes/ii_drunkenness.htm"><span class="l">Drunkenness.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> As it is written;" "Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth its<br> color in the cup, when it goeth down smoothly: at the last it <b>biteth</b> like a <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../judy/questionable amusements and worthy substitutes/ii drunkenness.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_f/ahab_and_elijah.htm"><span class="l">Ahab and Elijah</span></a> <br><b>...</b> it is bitter afterwards. 'At the last it <b>biteth</b> like a serpent, and stingeth like<br> an adder!'. Then, you may say again, 'All that is very much exaggerated. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/ahab and elijah.htm</font><p><a href="/library/orr/the_gospel_day_/chapter_xiv_evil_habits_and.htm"><span class="l">Evil Habits and Injurious Indulgences.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> itself aright [is fermented]. At the last it <b>biteth</b> like a serpent, and<br> stingeth like an adder." Prov.23:29-32. We would say again <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/orr/the gospel day /chapter xiv evil habits and.htm</font><p><a href="/library/howard/standards_of_life_and_service/xx_an_appeal_and_a.htm"><span class="l">An Appeal and a Response</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Where the poor people are being ruined by that cup which not only curses now, but<br> at the last '<b>biteth</b> like a serpent and stingeth like an adder'"go there. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../howard/standards of life and service/xx an appeal and a.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/sermons_on_proverbs/the_heart_a_gift_for.htm"><span class="l">The Heart: a Gift for God</span></a> <br><b>...</b> when it moveth itself aright. At the last it <b>biteth</b> like a serpent, and<br> stingeth like an adder. Thine eyes shall behold strange <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/spurgeon/sermons on proverbs/the heart a gift for.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_i/the_first_miracle_in_canathe.htm"><span class="l">The First Miracle in Cana --The Water Made Wine</span></a> <br><b>...</b> do not touch that cup that is offered to you by the harlot world, spiced and fragrant<br> and foaming; 'at the last it <b>biteth</b> like a serpent, and stingeth like an <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture i/the first miracle in canathe.htm</font><p><a href="/library/chrysostom/on_the_priesthood/homily_iii_on_the_departure.htm"><span class="l">On the Departure of Flavian, Bishop of Antioch, who was Gone on an <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> and devour our brethren? The evil speaker eateth the flesh of his brother,<br> and <b>biteth</b> the body of his neighbour. Because of this <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chrysostom/on the priesthood/homily iii on the departure.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maspero/history_of_egypt_chaldaea_syria_babylonia_and_assyria_v_6/chapter_iiithe_hebrews_and_the.htm"><span class="l">The Hebrews and the Philistines --Damascus</span></a> <br><b>...</b> its character""Dan is a lion's whelp that leapeth forth from Bashan" on the Hermon;*<br> "a serpent in the way, an adder in the path, that <b>biteth</b> the horse's <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter iiithe hebrews and the.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/b/biteth.htm"><span class="l"><b>Biteth</b> (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Biteth</b> (5 Occurrences). <b>...</b> (See JPS). Proverbs 23:32 At<br> the last it <b>biteth</b> like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/biteth.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/serpent.htm"><span class="l">Serpent (40 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (8)..., or tsiph`oni, occurs in Proverbs 23:32, "At the last it <b>biteth</b> like<br> a serpent (nachash), and stingeth like an adder" (tsiph`oni). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/serpent.htm - 46k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/digging.htm"><span class="l">Digging (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> turneth. (YLT). Ecclesiastes 10:8 Whoso is digging a pit falleth into it,<br> And whoso is breaking a hedge, a serpent <b>biteth</b> him. (YLT). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/digging.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/drunkenness.htm"><span class="l">Drunkenness (10 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 7 Hosea 4:11); (3) its effects on man's happiness and prosperity: its immediate<br> effect is to make one oblivious of his misery; but ultimately it "<b>biteth</b> like a <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/drunkenness.htm - 24k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/bithia.htm"><span class="l">Bithia (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bithia.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/backwards.htm"><span class="l">Backwards (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEB DBY). Genesis 49:17 Dan will be a serpent on the way, A horned snake on the<br> path, Which <b>biteth</b> the horse's heels, So that the rider falleth backwards. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/backwards.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/bites.htm"><span class="l">Bites (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bites.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/basilisk.htm"><span class="l">Basilisk (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance Basilisk (3 Occurrences). Proverbs 23:32 At the last it<br><b>biteth</b> like a serpent, And stingeth like an adder. (See JPS YLT). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/basilisk.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/adder.htm"><span class="l">Adder (9 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Selah. (Root in KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT). Proverbs 23:32 At the last it <b>biteth</b> like<br> a serpent, and stingeth like an adder. (KJV ASV DBY WBS RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/adder.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/stingeth.htm"><span class="l">Stingeth (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance Stingeth (1 Occurrence). Proverbs 23:32 At the last it<br><b>biteth</b> like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder. (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/stingeth.htm - 6k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><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">Biteth (5 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/49-17.htm">Genesis 49:17</a></span><br />Dan shall be a serpent by the way, an adder in the path, that <span class="boldtext">biteth</span> the horse heels, so that his rider shall fall backward.<br /><span class="source">(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/16-30.htm">Proverbs 16:30</a></span><br />He that shutteth his eyes, it is to devise perverse things: He that compresseth his lips bringeth evil to pass. <br /><span class="source">(See JPS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/23-32.htm">Proverbs 23:32</a></span><br />At the last it <span class="boldtext">biteth</span> like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder.<br /><span class="source">(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ecclesiastes/10-8.htm">Ecclesiastes 10:8</a></span><br />He that diggeth a pit falleth into it; and whoso breaketh down a hedge, a serpent <span class="boldtext">biteth</span> him.<br /><span class="source">(DBY YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ecclesiastes/10-11.htm">Ecclesiastes 10:11</a></span><br />If the serpent <span class="boldtext">biteth</span> without enchantment, Then there is no advantage to a master of the tongue.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/b/biteth.htm">Biteth</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/bithiah.htm">Bithiah (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/biteth.htm">Biteth (5 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/b/bites.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Bites"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Bites" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/b/bithia.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Bithia"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Bithia" /></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>