7 occurrences

'Bow' in the Bible

May the Lord forgive your servant for this one thing: When my master enters the temple of Rimmon to worship, and he leans on my arm and I bow down in the temple of Rimmon, may the Lord forgive your servant for this."

Verse ConceptsArmsTemples, HeathenBowing To False GodsGod Forgive!Nervousness

He replied, "Do not strike them down! You did not capture them with your sword or bow, so what gives you the right to strike them down? Give them some food and water, so they can eat and drink and then go back to their master."

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

Jehu aimed his bow and shot an arrow right between Jehoram's shoulders. The arrow went through his heart and he fell to his knees in his chariot.

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

Elisha told him, "Take a bow and some arrows," and he did so.

Verse ConceptsArrows

Then Elisha told the king of Israel, "Aim the bow." He did so, and Elisha placed his hands on the king's hands.

Verse ConceptsTaking By The Hand

The Lord made an agreement with them and instructed them, "You must not worship other gods. Do not bow down to them, serve them, or offer sacrifices to them.

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

Instead you must worship the Lord, who brought you up from the land of Egypt by his great power and military ability; bow down to him and offer sacrifices to him.

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

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