5 occurrences

'Falling' in the Bible

The Lord will turn the rain of your land into falling dust; it will descend on you from the sky until you are destroyed.

Verse ConceptsDust, Figurative Usedust

While Ezra prayed and confessed, weeping and falling facedown before the house of God, an extremely large assembly of Israelite men, women, and children gathered around him. The people also wept bitterly.

Verse ConceptsCrowdsGesturesGuilt, Human Aspects OfHouse Of GodLargenessPrayer, As Asking GodRegretRepentance, Examples OfRevival, CorporateConviction Of SinReligious AwakeningsTearsNamed Individuals Who Prayedconfessing

Just as the king returned from the palace garden to the house of wine drinking, Haman was falling on the couch where Esther was reclining. The king exclaimed, “Would he actually violate the queen while I am in the palace?” As soon as the statement left the king’s mouth, Haman’s face was covered.

Verse ConceptsBedsPeople Tumbling

It is like the dew of Hermonfalling on the mountains of Zion.For there the Lord has appointed the blessing—life forevermore.

Verse ConceptsdewZion, As A SymbolHoly Spirit, Types Of

In its streets they wear sackcloth;on its rooftops and in its public squares everyone wails,falling down and weeping.

Verse ConceptsProstrationRoofSackcloth And AshesSorrowRooftop

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