11 occurrences

'Bent' in the Bible

He observed that his resting place was excellent, and that the land was pleasant; he bent down, picked up his burdens, and became a slave at forced labor."

Verse ConceptsSubjectionThose At EaseForced LabourGood Qualities

Look, the wicked have bent their bow and placed their arrow on the string, to shoot from the darkness at the upright in heart.

Verse ConceptsBow And Arrows, Illustrations OfArrows, Figurative OfDarkness Of EvilArrowsResolving Conflict

He bent the sky and descended, and darkness was under his feet.

Verse ConceptsGod, Human Descriptions OfGod Going Downclouds

I am bent over and walk about greatly bowed down; all day long I go around mourning.

Verse ConceptsBowingBent OverOthers MourningMental IllnessDepression

Whoever winks knowingly is plotting deceit; anyone who purses his lips is bent towards evil.

Verse ConceptsLipsEvil DevicesPlottingWinkingMoving Onmovement

Consider the work of God: Who is able to straighten what he has bent?

Verse ConceptsTwistingStraightening

For he has fled from swords, from the drawn sword, from the bent bow, and from the heat of battle."

Verse ConceptsHeatPeoples Who Fled

He bent his bow against us as would an enemy, his right hand cocked as would an adversary. He has killed everyone in whom we took pride; in the tent of cherished Zion he poured out his anger like fire.

Verse ConceptsBow And Arrows, Symbol Of StrengthRight Hand Of GodArchers, Likened To GodGod KillingFire Of God's AngerPleasing MenGod As EnemyGod Killed His People

I guided them with human kindness, with loving reins. I acted toward them like one who removes a yoke from their neck; I bent down and fed them.

Verse ConceptsGod's attitude towards peopleKindnessCordsRopesYokesDivine AttractionGod Going DownGod Feeds All The EarthGod Freeing CaptivesGod Has GuidedLike MenLove

For I have bent Judah as if it were my bow, loading it with Ephraim. I raised up your sons, Zion, against your sons, Greece, wielding you like a mighty warrior's sword."

Verse ConceptsBow And Arrows, Symbol Of Strengthenemies, of Israel and JudahArchers, Likened To God

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