Thematic Bible: Reed
Thematic Bible
Reed » Figurative » Of weakness
A bruised reed he shall not break, and a smoking wick he shall not extinguish, till he shall send forth his law for conquest.
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As these were going away, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John: What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?
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Reed » Used as a measuring device (six cubits)
And a reed like a rod was given to me; and it was said: Rise and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and those who worship in it.
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And he that talked with me had a measure, a golden reed, that he might measure the city, and its gates, and its wall. And the city lies square: and its length is as great as its breadth. And he measured the city with the reed, twelve thou sand furlongs: the length, and the breadth, and the hight of it are equal.
Reed » A water plant
Reed » Jesus hit with
And they spit upon him, and took the reed, and struck him on the head.
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And they struck him on the head with a reed, and spit upon him, and bowing their knees, did him homage.
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Reed » Mockingly given to jesus as a symbol of royalty
and when they had plaited a crown of thorn branches, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand; and kneeling before him, they derided him, saying: Hail, King of the Jews!
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