15 occurrences in 12 translations

'Threw' in the Bible

They threw him out of the city and began to stone him. And the witnesses laid their robes at the feet of a young man named Saul.

Verse ConceptsCrimesevangelists, ministry ofMartyrdom, Examples OfMartyrdom Of The SaintsMartyrdom, Methods OfOutside The City

But Saul cruelly harassed the Church. He went into house after house, and, dragging off both men and women, threw them into prison.

Verse ConceptsArrestingIntimidationenemies, of believersChurchPrisonersPulling PeopleDestruction Of The ChurchThe Church UniversalPersecutionjail

When Peter entered the house, Cornelius met him, and threw himself at his feet to do him homage.

Verse ConceptsAdoration, FalseFeetReverence, And Social Behaviourreverence

But the Jews incited the God-fearing women of high social standing and the prominent men of the city, stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and threw them out of their region.

Verse ConceptsDevout MenIntoleranceInciting To EvilUnbelief, As Response To GodPersecution, OriginPersecution Of The Apostle Paul

After they had inflicted many blows on them, they threw them in jail, ordering the jailer to keep them securely guarded.

Verse ConceptsGuardsPunishment, Legal Aspects Of

and he, having received such a command, threw them into the inner prison and fastened their feet in the stocks.

Verse ConceptsImprisonmentsInjury To Feet

But Paul said to them, “They beat us in public without a trial, although we are Roman citizens, and threw us in jail. And now are they going to smuggle us out secretly? Certainly not! On the contrary, let them come themselves and escort us out!”

Verse ConceptsApologizingempiresPersecution, Forms OfPunishment, Legal Aspects OfRoman CitizensBeating BelieversSpreading StoriesAvoiding SecrecyBringing People Out Of Other PlacesNo JusticeCitizenstrailsjail

But the Jews were filled with jealousy and, taking along some worthless men from the rabble in the marketplace and forming a mob, threw the city into an uproar. And attacking Jason's house, they were looking for them to bring [them] out to the popular assembly.

Verse ConceptsEnvyIntoleranceJealousyMarketsUnbelieversEnvy, Example OfUnbelief, Examples OfDisorder Among PeopleBringing People Out Of Other PlacesIsrael HardenedMaking Israel Jealous

And they threw the crowd into confusion, and the city officials who heard these [things].

Verse ConceptsConfusionInciting To Evil

But Paul went down, fell on him, embraced him, and said, “Don’t be alarmed, for his life is in him!”

Verse ConceptsEmbracingDo Not Be AnxiousLiving OnOvercoming Hard Times

And they began to weep openly and threw their arms around Paul’s neck, and repeatedly kissed him,

Verse ConceptsPeople KissingArmsKissingLove, For One AnotherSorrowKissesgoodbyes

And as they cried out, and cast off their clothes, and threw dust into the air,

Verse ConceptsSwingingWiping DustGroups ShoutingPeople Abandoning People

But the storm being extremely violent on us, on the next day they threw cargo overboard,

Verse ConceptsStormsThe Next DayBuoyancyAbandoning Things

On the third day, they threw the ship’s gear overboard with their own hands.

Verse ConceptsThe Third Day Of The WeekBuoyancyAbandoning Thingssailing

Because they were afraid that we would run aground on the rocky coast, they threw out four anchors from the stern and wished for day to appear.

Verse ConceptsDawnAnchorsShipsFour Other ThingsBack Of Things

Bible Theasaurus

Confound (12 instances)
Confuse (10 instances)
Contrive (2 instances)
Project (14 instances)
Thrust (94 instances)

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