# dung, manure #

## Definition: ##

The term "dung" refers to human or animal solid waste, and is also called feces or excrement. When used as fertilizer for enriching the soil, it is called "manure."

* These terms can also be used figuratively to refer to something that is worthless or not important.
* Dried animal dung is often used for fuel.
* The expression "be like dung on the face of the earth" could be translated as "be scattered like worthless dung over the land."
* The "Dung Gate" in the South Wall of Jerusalem was probably the gate where garbage and trash were taken out of the city.

(See also: [[kt/gate]])

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Kings 14:9-10](en/tn/1ki/help/14/09)
* [2 Kings 06:24-26](en/tn/2ki/help/06/24)
* [Isaiah 25:9-10](en/tn/isa/help/25/09)
* [Jeremiah 08:1-3](en/tn/jer/help/08/01)