6 occurrences

'Commotion' in the Bible

When Eli heard the outcry, he said, "What is this commotion?" The man quickly came and told Eli.

Verse ConceptsMeaning

Now Adonijah and all his guests heard the commotion just as they had finished eating. When Joab heard the sound of the trumpet, he asked, "Why is there such a noisy commotion in the city?"

Verse ConceptsGuestsMusic To CelebrateHearing Things

For look, your enemies are making a commotion; those who hate you are hostile.

Verse ConceptsHating God

There is a loud noise on the mountains -- it sounds like a large army! There is great commotion among the kingdoms -- nations are being assembled! The Lord who commands armies is mustering forces for battle.

Verse ConceptsNoiseAliancesCrowdsGathering Other NationsEarthly Armies

The many nations massing together are as good as dead, those who make a commotion as loud as the roaring of the sea's waves. The people making such an uproar are as good as dead, those who make an uproar as loud as the roaring of powerful waves.

Verse ConceptsSeaThings Like The SeaSea, Metaphorical References

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