13 occurrences

'Roll' in the Bible

When all the flocks were gathered there, the shepherds would roll the stone from the opening of the well and water the sheep. The stone was then placed back on the well’s opening.

Verse ConceptsShepherds, As OccupationsGathering CreaturesThe Act Of OpeningOpening PitsStopping WellsRolling

Joshua said, “Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave, and station men by it to guard the kings.

Verse ConceptsRolling

So Saul said to the troops with him, “Call the roll and determine who has left us.” They called the roll and saw that Jonathan and his armor-bearer were gone.

Verse ConceptsCounting SoldiersGone Away

Some reported to Saul: “Look, the troops are sinning against the Lord by eating meat with the blood still in it.”Saul said, “You have been unfaithful. Roll a large stone over here at once.”

Verse ConceptsUnfaithfulness, To GodRollingForbidden FoodGod's People SinningEating Meat

All the heavenly bodies will dissolve.The skies will roll up like a scroll,and their stars will all witheras leaves wither on the vine,and foliage on the fig tree.

Verse ConceptsdrynessAstronomyHost Of HeavenScrollsSkyStarsVinesFigsThe Universe DestroyedNature DecayingAffecting Sun Moon And StarsLucifer

My dear people, dress yourselves in sackclothand roll in the dust.Mourn as you would for an only son,a bitter lament,for suddenly the destroyer will come on us.

Verse ConceptsAshesLamentingSuddenlyThose Who DestroyAshes Of HumiliationOthers Mourning

Wail, you shepherds, and cry out.Roll in the dust, you leaders of the flock.Because the days of your slaughter have come,you will fall and become shattered like a precious vase.

Verse ConceptsWeeping

Look, I am against you, devastating mountain—this is the Lord’s declaration—you devastate the whole earth.I will stretch out My hand against you,roll you down from the cliffs,and turn you into a charred mountain.

Verse ConceptsDestruction Of The WorldGod OpposingSeven Mountains

They raise their voices over youand cry out bitterly.They throw dust on their heads;they roll in ashes.

Verse ConceptsSorrowSprinklingVoicesDust On The HeadAshes Of Humiliation

Therefore, I will make Samariaa heap of ruins in the countryside,a planting area for a vineyard.I will roll her stones into the valleyand expose her foundations.

Verse ConceptsFoundationsPlanting VineyardsDestruction Of CountriesThe CountrysideFoundations Of NationsThings StrippedBuilding Stones Rejected

Don’t announce it in Gath,don’t weep at all.Roll in the dust in Beth-leaphrah.

Verse ConceptsDo Not MournDo Not Tell

They were saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone from the entrance to the tomb for us?”

Verse ConceptsTombsRolling

You will roll them up like a cloak,and they will be changed like a robe.But You are the same,and Your years will never end.

Verse ConceptsendGod Is UnchangeablePermanenceRollingGod Is Unchanging

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Root Form
Definition
Usage
ἀποκυλίω 
Apokulio 
Usage: 4

εἱλίσσω 
heilisso 
Usage: 1

προσκυλίω 
Proskulio 
Usage: 2

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