Happiness is a hairy House! 8 x 8 gouache on white
Happiness is a hairy house! Storm disagrees. Lol. With 4 dogs (especially a shepherd) there's hair in this house... lots. Arrow is losing her winter coat and chunks of hair roll across the floor on a breezy day. When we sweep (daily) it's as if we had not in a while. I'm o.k. with it. I'd rather have hair in my house than no dogs. Seeing as how Storm is usually the one sweeping (and washing the floors) I can understand his perspective.. but the girls love him and visa versa. Poppy barks hello' and waves her tiny arms until he acknowledges her & Ginger wags that tiny but and curly tail with delight at the sight of her boy. I love Dogs and will tolerate excess hair, muddy paw prints and numerous nose prints on the windows for them.
I was interested to discover that Dogs are mentioned in the bible numerous times but usually with a negative connotation.
Clearly, dogs were not the beloved pets they are today. I'm sure some were loved and in homes as they are mentioned in the bible so much, I love that The Chosen has a go - Matthews black shepherd -look exactly like Arrow & it's even suggested Matthews parents use the dog for protection to ward off theft. I think dogs are mentioned in the bible more than any other animal... below are some samples there are many but if you are as intrigued as I am you too might be fascinated. A lot about dogs eating humans.... Note to self - Pick up kibble.
Here is a list of the times dogs were mentioned, along with their context:
1. Exodus 11:7 - “But against any of the children of Israel shall not a dog move his tongue, against man or beast: that ye may know how that the Lord doth put a difference between the Egyptians and Israel.”
• This verse indicates God’s protection over the Israelites.
2. Deuteronomy 23:18 - “Thou shalt not bring the hire of a whore, or the price of a dog, into the house of the Lord thy God for any vow: for even both these are abomination unto the Lord thy God.”
• Here, “dog” is often interpreted as a term for male prostitutes.
3. Judges 7:5 - “So he brought down the people unto the water: and the Lord said unto Gideon, Every one that lappeth of the water with his tongue, as a dog lappeth, him shalt thou set by himself; likewise every one that boweth down upon his knees to drink.”
• This verse describes Gideon’s selection of his men based on how they drank water.
4. 1 Samuel 17:43 - “And the Philistine said unto David, Am I a dog, that thou comest to me with staves? And the Philistine cursed David by his gods.”
• Goliath’s insult to David.
5. 2 Samuel 3:8 - “Then was Abner very wroth for the words of Ishbosheth, and said, Am I a dog’s head, which against Judah do shew kindness this day unto the house of Saul thy father, to his brethren, and to his friends, and have not delivered thee into the hand of David, that thou chargest me to day with a fault concerning this woman?”
• Abner’s response to Ishbosheth.
6. 2 Samuel 9:8 - “And he bowed himself, and said, What is thy servant, that thou shouldest look upon such a dead dog as I am?”
• Mephibosheth’s humble response to David.
7. 2 Samuel 16:9 - “Then said Abishai the son of Zeruiah unto the king, Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king? let me go over, I pray thee, and take off his head.”
• Abishai’s reaction to Shimei cursing David.
8. 1 Kings 14:11 - “Him that dieth of Jeroboam in the city shall the dogs eat; and him that dieth in the field shall the fowls of the air eat: for the Lord hath spoken it.”
• A prophecy of doom for Jeroboam’s house.
9. 1 Kings 16:4 - “Him that dieth of Baasha in the city shall the dogs eat; and him that dieth of his in the fields shall the fowls of the air eat.”
• A similar prophecy of doom for Baasha’s house.
10. 1 Kings 21:19 - “And thou shalt speak unto him, saying, Thus saith the Lord, Hast thou killed, and also taken possession? And thou shalt speak unto him, saying, Thus saith the Lord, In the place where dogs licked the blood of Naboth shall dogs lick thy blood, even thine.”
• Elijah’s prophecy against Ahab.
11. 1 Kings 21:23-24 - “And of Jezebel also spake the Lord, saying, The dogs shall eat Jezebel by the wall of Jezreel. Him that dieth of Ahab in the city the dogs shall eat; and him that dieth in the field shall the fowls of the air eat.”
• Prophecy against Ahab and Jezebel.
12. 2 Kings 9:10 - “And the dogs shall eat Jezebel in the portion of Jezreel, and there shall be none to bury her. And he opened the door, and fled.”
• Jehu’s prophecy concerning Jezebel.
13. 2 Kings 9:36 - “Wherefore they came again, and told him. And he said, This is the word of the Lord, which he spake by his servant Elijah the Tishbite, saying, In the portion of Jezreel shall dogs eat the flesh of Jezebel.”
• Fulfillment of Elijah’s prophecy.
14. Job 30:1 - “But now they that are younger than I have me in derision, whose fathers I would have disdained to have set with the dogs of my flock.”
• Job laments his lowered status.
15. Psalm 22:16 - “For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet.”
• David’s plea for deliverance.
16. Psalm 22:20 - “Deliver my soul from the sword; my darling from the power of the dog.”
• Continuation of David’s plea.
17. Psalm 59:6 - “They return at evening: they make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city.”
• David’s description of his enemies.
18. Psalm 59:14 - “And at evening let them return; and let them make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city.”
• Repetition of the previous imagery.
19. Proverbs 26:11 - “As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.”
• A proverb about foolishness. YUK.
20. Ecclesiastes 9:4 - “For to him that is joined to all the living there is hope: for a living dog is better than a dead lion.”
• A reflection on life and hope.
21. Isaiah 56:10-11 - “His watchmen are blind: they are all ignorant, they are all dumb dogs, they cannot bark; sleeping, lying down, loving to slumber. Yea, they are greedy dogs which can never have enough, and they are shepherds that cannot understand: they all look to their own way, every one for his gain, from his quarter.”
• A critique of Israel’s leaders.
22. Matthew 7:6 - “Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.”
• Jesus’ teaching about discernment.
23. Matthew 15:26-27 - “But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children’s bread, and to cast it to dogs. And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.”
• The faith of the Canaanite woman.
24. Mark 7:27-28 - “But Jesus said unto her, Let the children first be filled: for it is not meet to take the children’s bread, and to cast it unto the dogs. And she answered and said unto him, Yes, Lord: yet the dogs under the table eat of the children’s crumbs.”
• A parallel account to Matthew 15:26-27.
25. Luke 16:21 - “And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man’s table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.”
• The parable of the rich man and Lazarus.
26. Philippians 3:2 - “Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision.”
• Paul’s warning against false teachers.
27. 2 Peter 2:22 - “But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.”
• Peter’s reference to Proverbs 26:11.
28. Revelation 22:15 - “For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.”
• A description of those excluded from the New Jerusalem.
These references often use “dogs” metaphorically to signify uncleanliness, contempt, or negative traits. However, they can also provide imagery of humility or insignificance, depending on the context.
Dogs like us have evolved over time, now spoiled, pampered & beloved family' members for many after centuries of love & faithfulness they have moved up the ladder not only to survive but thrive. I'm so grateful for Dogs & their constant companionship. I asked AI for help with that article.. interesting to see where AI will go, I hope good places.
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Happiness is a hairy house! Storm disagrees. Lol. With 4 dogs (especially a shepherd) there's hair in this house... lots. Arrow is losing her winter coat and chunks of hair roll across the floor on a breezy day. When we sweep (daily) it's as if we had not in a while. I'm o.k. with it. I'd rather have hair in my house than no dogs. Seeing as how Storm is usually the one sweeping (and washing the floors) I can understand his perspective.. but the girls love him and visa versa. Poppy barks hello' and waves her tiny arms until he acknowledges her & Ginger wags that tiny but and curly tail with delight at the sight of her boy. I love Dogs and will tolerate excess hair, muddy paw prints and numerous nose prints on the windows for them.
I was interested to discover that Dogs are mentioned in the bible numerous times but usually with a negative connotation.
Clearly, dogs were not the beloved pets they are today. I'm sure some were loved and in homes as they are mentioned in the bible so much, I love that The Chosen has a go - Matthews black shepherd -look exactly like Arrow & it's even suggested Matthews parents use the dog for protection to ward off theft. I think dogs are mentioned in the bible more than any other animal... below are some samples there are many but if you are as intrigued as I am you too might be fascinated. A lot about dogs eating humans.... Note to self - Pick up kibble.
Here is a list of the times dogs were mentioned, along with their context:
1. Exodus 11:7 - “But against any of the children of Israel shall not a dog move his tongue, against man or beast: that ye may know how that the Lord doth put a difference between the Egyptians and Israel.”
• This verse indicates God’s protection over the Israelites.
2. Deuteronomy 23:18 - “Thou shalt not bring the hire of a whore, or the price of a dog, into the house of the Lord thy God for any vow: for even both these are abomination unto the Lord thy God.”
• Here, “dog” is often interpreted as a term for male prostitutes.
3. Judges 7:5 - “So he brought down the people unto the water: and the Lord said unto Gideon, Every one that lappeth of the water with his tongue, as a dog lappeth, him shalt thou set by himself; likewise every one that boweth down upon his knees to drink.”
• This verse describes Gideon’s selection of his men based on how they drank water.
4. 1 Samuel 17:43 - “And the Philistine said unto David, Am I a dog, that thou comest to me with staves? And the Philistine cursed David by his gods.”
• Goliath’s insult to David.
5. 2 Samuel 3:8 - “Then was Abner very wroth for the words of Ishbosheth, and said, Am I a dog’s head, which against Judah do shew kindness this day unto the house of Saul thy father, to his brethren, and to his friends, and have not delivered thee into the hand of David, that thou chargest me to day with a fault concerning this woman?”
• Abner’s response to Ishbosheth.
6. 2 Samuel 9:8 - “And he bowed himself, and said, What is thy servant, that thou shouldest look upon such a dead dog as I am?”
• Mephibosheth’s humble response to David.
7. 2 Samuel 16:9 - “Then said Abishai the son of Zeruiah unto the king, Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king? let me go over, I pray thee, and take off his head.”
• Abishai’s reaction to Shimei cursing David.
8. 1 Kings 14:11 - “Him that dieth of Jeroboam in the city shall the dogs eat; and him that dieth in the field shall the fowls of the air eat: for the Lord hath spoken it.”
• A prophecy of doom for Jeroboam’s house.
9. 1 Kings 16:4 - “Him that dieth of Baasha in the city shall the dogs eat; and him that dieth of his in the fields shall the fowls of the air eat.”
• A similar prophecy of doom for Baasha’s house.
10. 1 Kings 21:19 - “And thou shalt speak unto him, saying, Thus saith the Lord, Hast thou killed, and also taken possession? And thou shalt speak unto him, saying, Thus saith the Lord, In the place where dogs licked the blood of Naboth shall dogs lick thy blood, even thine.”
• Elijah’s prophecy against Ahab.
11. 1 Kings 21:23-24 - “And of Jezebel also spake the Lord, saying, The dogs shall eat Jezebel by the wall of Jezreel. Him that dieth of Ahab in the city the dogs shall eat; and him that dieth in the field shall the fowls of the air eat.”
• Prophecy against Ahab and Jezebel.
12. 2 Kings 9:10 - “And the dogs shall eat Jezebel in the portion of Jezreel, and there shall be none to bury her. And he opened the door, and fled.”
• Jehu’s prophecy concerning Jezebel.
13. 2 Kings 9:36 - “Wherefore they came again, and told him. And he said, This is the word of the Lord, which he spake by his servant Elijah the Tishbite, saying, In the portion of Jezreel shall dogs eat the flesh of Jezebel.”
• Fulfillment of Elijah’s prophecy.
14. Job 30:1 - “But now they that are younger than I have me in derision, whose fathers I would have disdained to have set with the dogs of my flock.”
• Job laments his lowered status.
15. Psalm 22:16 - “For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet.”
• David’s plea for deliverance.
16. Psalm 22:20 - “Deliver my soul from the sword; my darling from the power of the dog.”
• Continuation of David’s plea.
17. Psalm 59:6 - “They return at evening: they make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city.”
• David’s description of his enemies.
18. Psalm 59:14 - “And at evening let them return; and let them make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city.”
• Repetition of the previous imagery.
19. Proverbs 26:11 - “As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.”
• A proverb about foolishness. YUK.
20. Ecclesiastes 9:4 - “For to him that is joined to all the living there is hope: for a living dog is better than a dead lion.”
• A reflection on life and hope.
21. Isaiah 56:10-11 - “His watchmen are blind: they are all ignorant, they are all dumb dogs, they cannot bark; sleeping, lying down, loving to slumber. Yea, they are greedy dogs which can never have enough, and they are shepherds that cannot understand: they all look to their own way, every one for his gain, from his quarter.”
• A critique of Israel’s leaders.
22. Matthew 7:6 - “Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.”
• Jesus’ teaching about discernment.
23. Matthew 15:26-27 - “But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children’s bread, and to cast it to dogs. And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.”
• The faith of the Canaanite woman.
24. Mark 7:27-28 - “But Jesus said unto her, Let the children first be filled: for it is not meet to take the children’s bread, and to cast it unto the dogs. And she answered and said unto him, Yes, Lord: yet the dogs under the table eat of the children’s crumbs.”
• A parallel account to Matthew 15:26-27.
25. Luke 16:21 - “And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man’s table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.”
• The parable of the rich man and Lazarus.
26. Philippians 3:2 - “Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision.”
• Paul’s warning against false teachers.
27. 2 Peter 2:22 - “But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.”
• Peter’s reference to Proverbs 26:11.
28. Revelation 22:15 - “For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.”
• A description of those excluded from the New Jerusalem.
These references often use “dogs” metaphorically to signify uncleanliness, contempt, or negative traits. However, they can also provide imagery of humility or insignificance, depending on the context.
Dogs like us have evolved over time, now spoiled, pampered & beloved family' members for many after centuries of love & faithfulness they have moved up the ladder not only to survive but thrive. I'm so grateful for Dogs & their constant companionship. I asked AI for help with that article.. interesting to see where AI will go, I hope good places.
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