Thematic Bible: Reed
Thematic Bible
Reed » Figurative » Of weakness
A broken reed He will not break off; a flickering wick He will not put out, until He brings His judgment to victory.
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But as they were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: "What did you go out into the desert to gaze at? A reed that is tossed to and fro by the wind?
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Reed » Used as a measuring device (six cubits)
Then a measuring rod like a staff was given to me, and I was told: "Rise and measure the temple of God and the altar, counting those who worship there,
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The angel who was talking with me had a measuring rod of gold, to measure the city, its gates and wall. The city lies in a square, its length the same as its breadth. He measured the city with his rod, and it was one thousand, five hundred miles. Its length, breadth, and height were the same.
Reed » A water plant
Reed » Jesus hit with
And they spit on Him, and took the stick and kept hitting Him on the head.
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And they kept hitting Him on the head with a stick, and kept spitting on Him, and on bending knees they kept doing Him homage.
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Reed » Mockingly given to jesus as a symbol of royalty
and made a crown of thorns and set it on His head, and they put a stick in His hand, and kneeling before Him they made sport of Him, saying, "All hail, you king of the Jews!"
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