Mouth

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MOUTH.—Several Heb. words are so tr. [Note: translate or translation.] 1. gârôn (Psa_149:6) lit. ‘throat.’ 2. chçk (Job_12:11 etc.) is the inward part of the mouth, the palate, or ‘roof of the mouth’ (Job_29:10 etc.). 3. ‘âdî, twice in AV [Note: Authorized Version.] (Psa_32:8 RV [Note: Revised Version.] ‘trappings,’ Psa_103:5 RVm [Note: Revised Version margin.] ‘years’ or ‘prime’), signifies properly ‘ornament’. 4. peh, the most usual word for ‘mouth,’ meaning also ‘edge,’ e.g. of the sword (Gen_34:26 etc.), or ‘border,’ e.g. of a garment (Psa_133:2). 5. pûm, Aram. [Note: Aramaic.] = Heb. peh (Dan_7:5 etc.). 6. pânîm (Pro_15:14) lit. ‘face.’ 7. tĕra‘, Aram. [Note: Aramaic.] lit. ‘door’ (Dan_3:26). In the NT the Gr. word stoma. Frequently in Scripture ‘mouth’ is used fig. for ‘speech,’ of which it is the organ.
W. Ewing.
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible
Edited by James Hastings, D.D. Published in 1909

mowth (פּה, peh, חך, ḥēkh, גּרון, גּרן, gārōn Psa_149:6; Aramaic פּם, pum, תּרע, tera‛ Dan_3:26; στόμα, stóma, 71 times, once λόγος, lógos, i.e. ?word of mouth,? ?speech? Act_15:27; once we find the verb ἐπιστομίζω, epistomı́zō, ?to silence,? ?to stop the mouth? Tit_1:11):

1. Literal Sense
In addition to frequent references to man and animals, ?Their food was yet in their mouths? Psa_78:30; ?And Yahweh opened the mouth of the ass? Num_22:28; ?Save me from the lion's mouth? Psa_22:21, etc., the term is often used in connection with inanimate things: mouth of a sack Gen_42:27; of the earth Gen_4:11; Num_26:10; of a well Num_29:2-3, Num_29:8, Num_29:10; of a cave Jos_10:18, Jos_10:22, Jos_10:27; of Sheol Psa_141:7; of the abyss Jer_48:28; of furnace (Aramaic tera‛, Dan_3:26); of idols Psa_115:5; Psa_135:16-17.

2. Figurative Sense
(1) The ?mouth? denotes language, speech, declaration (compare ?lips,? ?tongue,? which see): ?By the mouth of? is ?by means of,? ?on the declaration of? Luk_1:70; Act_1:16; ?Whoso killeth any person, the murderer shall be slain at the mouth of witnesses? (Num_35:30; compare Deu_17:6; Mat_18:16; Heb_10:28); ?I will give you mouth and wisdom? Luk_21:15; ?fool's mouth? Pro_18:7. (2) ?Mouth? also denotes ?spokesman?: ?He shall be to thee a mouth? Exo_4:16.
Numerous are the idiomatic phrases which have, in part, been introduced into English by means of the language of the Bible. ?To put into the mouth,? if said of God, denotes Divine inspiration Deu_18:18; Mic_3:5. ?To have words put into the mouth? means to have instructions given Deu_31:19; 2Sa_14:3; Jer_19:1-15; Exo_4:11-16. ?The fruit of the mouth? Pro_18:20 is synonymical with wisdom, the mature utterance of the wise. ?To put one's mouth into the dust? is equivalent with humbling one's self (Lam_3:29; compare ?to lay one's horn in the dust,? Job_16:15). Silent submission is expressed by ?laying the hand upon the mouth? Jdg_18:19; Job_29:9; Job_40:4; Mic_7:16; compare ?to refrain the lips?; see LIP. ?To open the mouth wide? against a person is to accuse him wildly and often wrongfully Psa_35:21; Isa_57:4, otherwise ?to open one's mouth wide,? ?to have an enlarged mouth? means to have great confidence and joy in speaking or accepting good things 1Sa_2:1; Eze_33:22; 2Co_6:11; Eph_6:19. ?To gape upon one with the mouth? means to threaten a person Job_16:10. Divine rebuke is expressed by the ?rod of God's mouth? Isa_11:4, and the Messiah declares ?He hath made my mouth like asharp sword? (Isa_49:2; compare Rev_2:16; Rev_19:15, Rev_19:21). Great anguish, such as dying with thirst, is expressed by ?the tongue cleaving to the roof of the mouth? (Hebrew ḥēkh, Job_29:10; Psa_137:6; compare Psa_22:15).

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
PRINTER 1915.

The ordinary applications of this word, common to all languages, require no explanation; but the following somewhat peculiar uses may be noted: 'Heavy-mouthed,' that is, slow of speech, and so translated in Exo_4:10; 'smooth mouth' (Psa_55:21), that is, a flattering mouth; so also 'a mouth of deceit' (Psa_109:2). The following are also remarkable phrases: 'To speak with one mouth to mouth, that is, in person, without the intervention of an interpreter (Num_12:8; comp. 1Ki_8:15; Jer_32:4). 'With one mouth,' that is, with one voice or consent (Jos_9:2; 1Ki_22:13; 2Ch_18:12). 'With the whole mouth,' that is, with the utmost strength of voice (Job_19:16; Psa_66:17). 'To put words into one's mouth,' that is, to suggest what one shall say (Exo_4:15; Num_22:38; Num_23:5; Num_23:12; 2Sa_14:19, etc.). 'To be in one's mouth,' is to be often spoken of, as a law, etc. (Exo_13:9; comp. Psa_5:9; Psa_38:14). 'To lay the hand upon the mouth,' is to be silent (Jdg_18:19; Job_21:5; Job_40:4; comp. Pro_30:32), just as we lay the finger on the mouth to enjoin silence. 'To write from the mouth of anyone' is to do so from his dictation (Jer_36:4; Jer_36:27; Jer_36:32; Jer_45:1).
The mouth, as the organ of speech, also signifies the words that proceed out of it, which in the sacred style are the same as commands and actions. Hence, for a person or thing to come out of the mouth of another is to be constituted or commanded to become an agent or minister under a superior power: this is frequent in the Revelations (Rev_16:13-14; Rev_1:16; Rev_11:4-5; Rev_12:15; Rev_9:19). The term mouth is not only applied to a speech or words, but to the speaker (Exo_4:16; Jer_15:19), in which sense it has a near equivalent in our expression 'mouthpiece.'




The Popular Cyclopedia of Biblical Literature
by John Kitto.

Num_16:30 (a) By this figure is described the opening up of the crust of the earth which permitted Korah, Dothan and Abiram and their properties and families to go down into the heart of the earth or hell. (See also Num_26:10; Psa_69:15 Deu_11:6).

2Sa_22:9 (a) This is a poetic expression used by David in the rejoicing of his heart. He is describing the greatness of GOD, the power of his Lord, and the judgments decreed by the great Judge when He pours out His wrath upon His enemies. (See Psa_18:8).

2Ki_4:34 (c) We should learn by this figure that we are to talk to others in the language and in a manner which they can understand. This older prophet talked to the young man (in figure) n a way that a boy could understand the meaning. We should learn to do this also in our teaching and ministry.

Job_5:16 (a) The reference here is to the fact that the evil thoughts and desires of the heart find expression through the words that are spoken. The Lord by His grace and power prevents wicked people from saying evil things.

Job_31:27 (a) In this peculiar figure, Job describes the fact that he did not say one thing, and do something entirely different. There was no disagreement between his statements and his doings whereby he could deceive others. He was no hypocrite.

Job_41:19 (a) GOD is describing in poetic language the tremendous strength and fierce power of this animal which may have been one of the prehistoric monsters whose skeletons have been discovered.

Psa_22:21 (b) This is a type of the cruel power, the blasphemous statements and the cutting words spoken by the enemies of CHRIST as they surrounded the Cross on which He hung.

Isa_5:14 (a) Hell is ever ready to receive all who are sent there by CHRIST, the Judge. The gates are never closed; the entrance is never barred. There is no limit to the number that she may take into her pit of torture.

Isa_6:7 (c) Here we find that which may be used as a description of the cleansing power of GOD on the speech, the language and the conversation of men who trust in Him.

Isa_9:12 (b) This type represents the power of the enemies of Israel to come with damage and cruel hatred to invade the land and destroy the inhabitants.

Isa_11:4 (b) The reference no doubt is to the word that shall issue from the mouth of the Lord JESUS when He comes to judge the earth in righteousness and to punish His enemies. The rod is also mentioned as a sword proceeding from the mouth of the Lord JESUS CHRIST. His word is sufficient to judge and condemn. (See also Isa_49:2; Rev_2:16; Rev_19:15).

Dan_7:5 (b) The prophet is describing in an interesting way the King of the Media-Persian empire, Darius. That nation, with the Medians in supremacy, destroyed the kingdom of his three predecessors in Babylon. He is represented as devouring that which had been built up by the three great kings of Babylon.

Dan_7:8 (b) The proud and boastful language of the Roman emperors is thus described by this figure. It refers to the great leaders of the mighty Roman empire, which is represented by this fourth beast. (See also Dan_7:20).

Amo_3:12 (a) In this case the lion represents the invading hosts of the enemies of Israel who almost completely destroy the people of GOD. Very few of the Jews are left, and they are in hiding in any place they can find, such as under the bed, or hiding in a couch under the blankets. Only a very insignificant part of Israel is left after the enemies finish their attack. Not much is left with which Israel can walk and work, and not much is left of their power to hear the call or the will of GOD.

Nah_3:12 (b) By this we understand that Nineveh would become an easy prey to an invading army, who would destroy her inhabitants and carry away her possessions. The eater is the enemy that shall come to conquer Nineveh.

Zec_5:8 (b) The ephah was a measuring vessel. It was open at the top. The women probably represent commerce and business. They have wings to show that they may traverse the entire world if they wish. The woman in the midst may represent the fact that commerce and business have invaded society, and in a large measure controls the morals and actions of people everywhere. The lead weight placed on the opening at the top of this vessel probably indicates that GOD Himself seals men to the decision which they make, so that they are unable to extricate themselves from the chaos, the deceit, the wickedness in which they find themselves.

1Co_9:9 (a) The ox represents the Christian worker who is entitled to proper remuneration for the labor which he gives to GOD's people, and to the church. He brings spiritual blessings to the saints, and they should give temporal blessings to him. (See also 1Co_9:11).

2Ti_4:17 (a) Paul describes his enemies as lions who would by their words and by their power hinder his testimony and destroy his person.

Rev_1:16 (a) This figure is often used about the words that come from the lips of our Lord. What he says is piercing, cutting and forceful. (See also Heb_4:12; Rev_19:15).

Rev_12:15 (a) By this figure is represented the power of Satan by which he endeavors to destroy the nation of Israel, and to blot out all trace of the Lord JESUS CHRIST. Probably he does most of this by his words, false teachings, false doctrines, and false religions which are in fact destroying millions of souls, and keeping them from CHRIST JESUS.

Rev_13:2 (a) This beast is the antichrist from whom there comes announcements that create great hopes and words that create great fears. He is described as a monstrous wild and fierce animal who by his messages destroys millions. (See also Rev_9:19).
Wilson's Dictionary of Bible Types
press 1957.

Mouth
(prop. פֶּה, peh; Gr. στόμα), besides its ordinary applications, was used in the following idiomatic phrases by the Hebrews (see Gesenius, Heb. Lex. s.v,): "Heavy-mouthed," that is, slow of speech, and so translated in Exo_4:10; " smooth mouth" (Psa_55:21), that is, a flattering mouth; so also "a mouth of deceit" (Psa_109:2). The following are also remarkable phrases: "To speak with one mouth to mouth," that is, in person, without the intervention of an interpreter (Num_12:8; comp. 1Ki_8:15; Jer_32:4); "With one mouth," that is, with one voice or consent (Jos_9:2; 1Ki_22:13; 2Ch_18:12); "With the whole mouth," that is, with the utmost strength of voice (Job_19:16; Psa_66:17); "To put words into one's mouth," that is, to suggest what one shall say (Exo_4:15; Num_22:38; Num_23:5; Num_23:12; 2Sa_14:19, etc.); "To be in one's mouth" is to be often spoken of, as a law, etc. (Exo_13:9; comp. Psa_5:10; Psa_38:15). The Hebrew also says, "upon the mouth," where we say, and indeed our translation says, in or into the mouth (e.g. Nah_3:12); that which is spoken is also said to be "upon the mouth," where we should say, "upon the lips" (as in 2Sa_13:32). "To lay the hand upon the mouth" is to be silent (Jdg_18:19; Job_21:5; Job_40:4; comp. Pro_30:32), just as we lay the finger on the mouth to enjoin silence. "To write from the mouth of any one" is to do so from his dictation (Jer_36:4; Jer_36:27; Jer_36:32; Jer_45:1). The word of God, or, literally, " the word that proceeds out of his mouth," signifies the actions of God's providence, his commands, whereby he rules the world, and brings all things to his purpose (Isaiah 4:11). To "inquire at the mouth of the Lord" is to consult him (Jos_19:14). To "set their mouth against the heavens" is to speak arrogantly, insolently, and blasphemously of God (Psa_73:9). "He shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked," are expressions which denote the sovereign authority and absolute power of the Messiah (Isa_10:4). (See Wemyss, Clavis Symbolica, s.v.) The mouth, as the organ of speech, also signifies the words that proceed out of it, which in the sacred style are the same as commands and actions, because they imply the effects of the thoughts; words and commands being the means used to communicate decrees to those who are to execute them. Instances of this abound in Scripture, in various shades of application; but few of them are preserved in translation. Thus (Gen_45:12), "according to the commandment of Pharaoh," is in the original, "according to the mouth of Pharaoh" (comp., among numerous other examples, Num_3:16; Job_39:27; Ecc_8:2). Hence, for a person or thing to come out of the mouth of another is to be constituted or commanded to become an agent or minister under a superior power; this is frequent in the Apocalypse (Rev_16:13-14; Rev_1:16; Rev_11:4-5; Rev_12:15; Rev_9:19). The term mouth is not only applied to a speech or words, but to the speaker (Exo_4:16; Jer_15:19), in which sense it has a near equivalent in our expression "mouthpiece."

CYCLOPEDIA OF BIBLICAL, THEOLOGICAL AND ECCLESIASTICAL
press 1895.

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