Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Bow » Figurative
They turned back and acted unfaithfully like their fathers;
They were twisted like a warped bow [that will not respond to the archer’s aim].
I looked, and behold, a white horse [of victory] whose rider carried a bow; and a crown [of victory] was given to him, and he rode forth conquering and to conquer.
Verse Concepts
“But his bow remained firm and steady [in the Strength that does not fail],
For his arms were made strong and agile
By the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob,
(By the name of the Shepherd, the Stone of Israel),
“His arrows surround me.
He pierces my kidneys (vital organs) without mercy;
He pours out my gall on the ground.
‘My glory and honor are fresh in me [being constantly renewed],
And my bow gains [ever] new strength in my hand.’
He has bent His bow
And set me as a target for the arrow.
On that day I will break the bow [of the military power] of Israel in the Valley of Jezreel.”
Verse Concepts
Your bow was made bare;
The rods of chastisement were sworn. Selah (pause, calmly think of that).
You split the earth with rivers [bringing waters to dry places].
the Bow » Illustrative » Of strength and power
‘My glory and honor are fresh in me [being constantly renewed],
And my bow gains [ever] new strength in my hand.’