7 occurrences

'Bow' in the Bible

However, in a particular matter may the Lord pardon your servant: When my master, the king of Aram, goes into the temple of Rimmon to worship and I, as his right-hand man, bow in the temple of Rimmon—when I bow in the temple of Rimmon, may the Lord pardon your servant in this matter.”

Verse ConceptsArmsTemples, HeathenBowing To False GodsGod Forgive!Nervousness

Elisha replied, “Don’t kill them. Do you kill those you have captured with your sword or your bow? Set food and water in front of them so they can eat and drink and go to their master.”

Verse ConceptsMercy, Examples OfGenerosity, HumanOpposition, To Sin And EvilWater

Then Jehu drew his bow and shot Joram between the shoulders. The arrow went through his heart, and he slumped down in his chariot.

Verse ConceptsBow And Arrows, Uses OfArrows, Described AsHeart, HumanArchers, Men Shot ByKilling KingsOther References To The Heart

Elisha responded, “Take a bow and arrows.” So he got a bow and arrows.

Verse ConceptsArrows

Then Elisha said to the king of Israel, “Put your hand on the bow.” So the king put his hand on it, and Elisha put his hands on the king’s hands.

Verse ConceptsTaking By The Hand

The Lord made a covenant with them and commanded them, “Do not fear other gods; do not bow down to them; do not serve them; do not sacrifice to them.

Verse ConceptsGod, Uniqueness OfIdolatry Consists OfBowing To False GodsDifferent GodsDo Not Have Other godsCovenant Made At Sinai

Instead fear the Lord, who brought you from the land of Egypt with great power and an outstretched arm. You are to bow down to Him, and you are to sacrifice to Him.

Verse ConceptsBowingPrayer, And WorshipRightsWorship, Reasons ForStrength Of GodBowing Before GodFear God!God Bringing Israel Out Of Egypt

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