the impurities of silver separated from the one in the process of melting (Pr 25:4; 26:23; Ps 119:119). It is also used to denote the base metal itself, probably before it is smelted, in Isa 1:22,25.
Your word I have treasured in my heart, That I may not sin against You.
Take away the dross from the silver, And there comes out a vessel for the smith;
Like an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross Are burning lips and a wicked heart.
Your silver has become dross, Your drink diluted with water.
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