Poison
Poison or venom is any substance that causes disturbances or a harmful effect when administered to a living organism.[1] Another definition states that poison is any substance or blend of substances that can be life threatening.[2] The term poison is closely related to the quantity, since high doses of a substance can be harmful and, on the other hand do not cause damage at a lower dose.[1][note 1]
Poison classification
- Ingested Poison: Poisons that are dangerous or harmful if swallowed.
- Dermal Poison : Poisons that are rapidly absorbed by the skin.
- Parenteral Poison: Poisons that need to be introduced into the bloodstream to cause a harmful effect.
- Vaporised Poison: Poisons scattered through vaporising or spraying a poisonous substance. May be harmful if inhaled.
In the Bible
The word (Hebrew: חֲמַת, ḥămaṯ) is translated "poison" in Deuteronomy 32:24 , Deuteronomy 32:33 , Psalm 58:4 and Psalm 140:3 . In other contexts the same word translates as, "wrath", "fury" and other meanings. The word (Hebrew: מְרֹורַ֖ת, mərōwraṯ) is also translated as "venom" in Job 20:14 but in other contexts this word is translated as "gall" or "a bitter thing". In Job 20:16 the word (Hebrew: רֹאשׁ, rōš) is also translated "poison".[3] In the New Testament the word (Greek: ἰός, ios) is translated "poison" in Romans 3:13 and James 3:8 .[3]
Notes
- ↑ Paracelsus stated that "all things are poison and not without poison; only the dose makes a thing not a poison" in Krieger, Robert, ed. (2010). Hayes’ Handbook of Pesticide Toxicology. 1 (3rd ed.). Amsterdan: Elsevier/Academic Press. p. xxix. ISBN 978-0-12-374481-4.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Hodgson, Ernest (2004). "1 - Introduction to Toxicology". In Hodgson, Ernest. A Textbook of Modern Toxicology (3rd ed.). Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons. p. 3. ISBN 0-471-26508-X.
- ↑ Kem, William R (2000). "17 Properties and Effects of Natural Toxins and Venoms". In James, Robert C.; Roberts, Stephen M.; Willians, Philip L. Principles of Toxicology: Environmental and Industrial Applications (2nd ed.). New York: John Wiley & Sons. p. 409. ISBN 0-471-29321-0.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Unger, Merrill F (1988). Harrison, R. K.. ed. The New Unger´s Bible Dictionary. Chicago: Moody Press. pp. 454, 1020. ISBN 0-8024-9037-9.
