Vampire
TextsWhat is the meaning of Vampire in the Bible?
The Revised Version margin translates 'horseleach' in Proverbs 30:15 as 'vampire', referencing the creature's blood-sucking nature.
TEXTUAL SIGNIFICANCE
This translation choice clarifies the metaphorical intensity of the verse by emphasizing the relentless, parasitic nature of the entities described, aiding readers in grasping the original Hebrew imagery of insatiable greed.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Manuscript & Literary Context: Notice how Vampire 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 Vampire in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Vampire clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Proverbs 30:15
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
"Vampire." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/vampire/