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# ash, ashes
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## Facts:
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The term “ash” (or “ashes”) refers to the grey powdery substance that is left behind after wood is burned.
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* In ancient times, sitting in ashes was a sign of mourning or grieving. When grieving, it was the custom to wear rough, scratchy sackcloth and sit in ashes or put ashes on the head.
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* Putting ashes on the head was also a sign of humiliation or embarrassment.
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* An “ash heap” is a pile of ashes.
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* Sometimes the word “dust” is used with the term “ashes” in the phrase, “dust and ashes.” This phrase can be translated as “dust and ashes” or simply as “ashes.”
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* When translating “ashes,” use the word in the target language that refers to the burned-up remains after wood has burned.
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(See also: [fire](../other/fire.md), [sackcloth](../other/sackcloth.md))
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## Bible References:
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* [1 Kings 20:10](rc://en/tn/help/1ki/20/10)
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* [Jeremiah 6:26](rc://en/tn/help/jer/06/26)
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* [Psalms 102:9](rc://en/tn/help/psa/102/09)
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* [Psalms 113:7](rc://en/tn/help/psa/113/07)
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## Word Data:
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* Strong’s: H0080, H0665, H1854, H6083, H6368, H7834, G28680, G47000, G50770, G55220
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