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Easton's Bible Dictionary - Dross

Dross [N]

the impurities of silver separated from the one in the process of melting ( Proverbs 25:4 ; 26:23 ; Psalms 119:119 ). It is also used to denote the base metal itself, probably before it is smelted, in Isaiah 1:22 Isaiah 1:25 .

These dictionary topics are from
M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition,
published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain, copy freely.
[N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible
Bibliography Information

Easton, Matthew George. "Entry for Dross". "Easton's Bible Dictionary". .

King James Dictionary - Dross

Dross

Waste formed by melting metal.

Son of man, the house of Israel is to me become DROSS: all they are brass, and tin, and iron, and lead, in the midst of the furnace; they are even the DROSS of silver. Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Because ye are all become DROSS, behold, therefore I will gather you into the midst of Jerusalem. ( Ezekiel 22:18-19 )

Source: A King James Dictionary. (Used with permission. Copyright © Philip P. Kapusta)
Bibliography Information

"Entry for 'Dross'". A King James Dictionary.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Dross

DROSS

dros (sigh):

The refuse of smelting of precious metal (Proverbs 25:4; 26:23); used figuratively of what is base or worthless (Isaiah 1:22,25; Ezekiel 22:18,19; Psalms 119:119).

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Bibliography Information
Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Entry for 'DROSS'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". 1915.