8 occurrences

'Flax' in the Bible

And the flax and the barley were struck, because the barley [was in the] ear and the flax [was in] bud.

Verse ConceptsFlaxGrainDestruction Of Plants

(But she had taken them to the roof and had hidden them {in the stalks of flax} that she {had spread out} on the roof.)

Verse ConceptsFlaxHousesStoringHousetopsRooftopPeople Hiding People

As he came up to Lehi, [the] Philistines came shouting to meet him; and the Spirit of Yahweh rushed on him, and the ropes that [were] on his arms became like flax that has burned with fire, and his bindings melted from his hands.

Verse ConceptsFlaxArmsPower, HumanShoutingTranceGroups Shouting

The ambush [was] sitting [in wait] for her in an inner room. And she said to him, "[The] Philistines [are] upon you Samson!" And he snapped the bowstrings just as flax fiber snaps when it comes close to fire. And [the secret of] his strength remained unknown.

Verse ConceptsAmbush

She seeks wool and flax, and she works with the diligence of {her hands}.

Verse ConceptsFlaxeagernessWoolIndustryDoing One's Work

And [the] workers of combed flax will be ashamed, and those who weave white linen.

Verse ConceptsFlaxHope, Results Of Its AbsenceLinenSpinning And WeavingDespair

Because their mother was unfaithful; she who conceived them has acted shamefully, for she said: "I will go after my lovers, the ones who give [me] my bread, my water, my wool, and my flax, my oil, and my drink."

Verse ConceptsBad Decision Making ExamplesWaterWoolBarteringHarlotsConceptionMan Providing WaterProvision Of OilPeople Providing FoodShame Of Bad Conduct

Therefore I will take again my grain in its time, and my wine in its season; and I will take away my wool and my flax, [which were] to cover her nakedness.

Verse ConceptsCoveringCovering The BodyNakednessShortage Of WineGod Feeds All The EarthTaking Possessions

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