2 occurrences

'Distaff' in the Bible

May it fall on the head of Joab and on all his father’s house; and may there not fail from the house of Joab one who has a discharge, or who is a leper, or who takes hold of a distaff, or who falls by the sword, or who lacks bread.”

Verse ConceptsLeprosyBodyLackWeakness, PhysicalNo FoodDischargesWithout Strength

She stretches out her hands to the distaff,And her hands grasp the spindle.

Verse ConceptsArts And Crafts, Types ofFingersOccupationsSpinning And Weaving

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Distaff (2 instances)
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