4 occurrences in 6 translations

'Writhes' in the Bible

A wicked man writhes in pain all his days;only a few years are reserved for the ruthless.

Verse ConceptsAfflictions Of The WickedMiseryPhysical PainPleasurableness

As a pregnant woman about to give birthwrithes and cries out in her pains,so we were before You, Lord.

Verse ConceptsWomen's Strengthchildbearing

The land quakes and writhes because the LORD's purposes against Babylon stand firm, to make the land of Babylon a waste without inhabitants.

Verse ConceptsDivine PurposesEmpty Cities

For the inhabitant of Maroth (Bitterness)Writhes in pain [at its losses] and waits anxiously for good,Because a catastrophe has come down from the LordTo the gate of Jerusalem.

Verse ConceptsNothing GoodGod Harmed Them

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Twist (12 instances)
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