Thematic Bible: Reed
Thematic Bible
Reed » Figurative » Of weakness
The bruised reed will not break; The dimly burning wick will not quench; Till he has led justice on to victory.
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As these men started to go away, Jesus began to speak to the throngs, about John.
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Reed » Used as a measuring device (six cubits)
And there was given me a reed like to a rod, and a voice said to me. "Go and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and those who are worshiping therein.
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And he who spoke had a golden reed, as a measure, to measure the city and its gates and walls. And the city lies foursquare; the length of it is as great as the breadth. Then he measured the city with the reed, fifteen hundred miles; the length and the breadth and the height 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, again and again.
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They kept striking him on the head with a rod, and spitting upon him; and on bended knee they did him homage.
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Reed » Mockingly given to jesus as a symbol of royalty
And they twisted a thorny crown for him, and put it on his head, and placed a reed in his right hand. Then they knelt before him, in mockery, crying, "Hail, King of the Jews!"
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