Tumor
TextsWhat is the meaning of Tumor in the Bible?
The Revised Version substitutes this word for 'emerods' in 1 Samuel 5:12, 1 Samuel 6:4, and the margin of Deuteronomy 28:27.
TEXTUAL SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding this translation choice clarifies the specific medical condition described in the biblical narrative, distinguishing it from other ailments mentioned in ancient texts.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Manuscript & Literary Context: Notice how Tumor functions as an authoritative historical witness connecting earlier prophetic promises with scripture's broader fulfillment.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Tumor in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Tumor clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
1 Samuel 5:121 Samuel 6:4Deuteronomy 28:27
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Tumor." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/tumor/