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Sponge

Bible Dictionary of Animals, Plants and other Objects

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Comments: Stove-pipe Sponge-pink variation.

 

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Comments: Natural Sponges in Tarpon Springs, Florida

 

Sponge, Greek σπόγγος spoggos. From Easton: occurs only in the narrative of the crucifixion (Matthew 27:48; Mark 15:36; John 19:29). It is ranked as a zoophyte. It is found attached to rocks at the bottom of the sea.

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Bible Diciontary of Animals, Plants, and other Objects. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​apo/​s/sponge.html. 2024.