Lectionary Calendar
Saturday, April 5th, 2025
the Fourth Week of Lent
There are 15 days til Easter!
Attention!
StudyLight.org has pledged to help build churches in Uganda. Help us with that pledge and support pastors in the heart of Africa.
Click here to join the effort!

Bible Dictionaries
Rush

American Tract Society Bible Dictionary

Search for…
or
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
Prev Entry
Rufus
Next Entry
Ruth
Resource Toolbox
Additional Links

Translated bulrush in Isaiah 58:5 , flag in Job 40:21 , and hook in Job 41:2; a plant growing in marshy ground or by watercourses, and used for chair-bottoms, baskets, mats, ropes, etc. The pith of a similar plant in Europe is used as the wick of a candle or rush-light. In Isaiah 9:14; 19:15 , a rush is put for the lowest of the people.

Bibliography Information
Rand, W. W. Entry for 'Rush'. American Tract Society Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ats/​r/rush.html. 1859.
 
adsfree-icon
Ads FreeProfile