Thematic Bible: Reed
Thematic Bible
Reed » Figurative » Of weakness
A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not quench, till he sends forth justice to victory;
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As they went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds 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)
Then I was given a measuring rod like a staff, and I was told, "Rise and measure the temple of God and the altar and those who worship there.
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The one who talked with me had a gold measuring rod to measure the city, and its gates and its walls. The city is laid out as a square, and its length is as great as the width; and he measured the city with the rod, twelve thousand stadia; its length and width and height are equal.
Reed » A water plant
Reed » Jesus hit with
And they spat on him, and took the reed and struck him on the head.
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Then they struck him on the head with a reed and spat on him; and falling on their knees, they paid homage to him.
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Reed » Mockingly given to jesus as a symbol of royalty
and when they had twisted a crown of thorns, they put it on his head, and a reed in his right hand. And they bowed the knee before him and mocked him, saying, "Hail, King of the Jews!"
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