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Dross

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(סַיג, sig, once [Ezekiel 22:18, text] סוּג, suq. what goes off in refining), the scorice or impurities of silver separated from the ore, or rusted or adulterated forms, by the process of melting (Proverbs 25:4; Proverbs 26:23; Psalm cxix. 119); also the base metal, or mixture itself prior to smelting (Isaiah 1:22; Isaiah 1:25; Ezekiel 22:18-19). (See METAL).

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Dross'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​d/dross.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
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