4 occurrences

'Mire' in the Bible

"He tossed me into the mire; I've become like dust and ashes.

Verse ConceptsCreatures Returning To DustMarshes

I am sinking in deep mire, and there is no solid ground. I have come into deep water, and the flood overwhelms me.

Verse ConceptsChaosMarshes

But the wicked are tossed like the sea; for it is not able to keep still, and its waters toss up mire and mud.

Verse ConceptsTroubleSeaWicked Described AsUnrestThings Like The SeaSea, Metaphorical ReferencesUnclean Things

Look, all the women who are left in the house of the king of Judah will be brought out to the officers of the king of Babylon, and will say, "These friends of yours have mislead you and overcome you. Your feet have sunk down into the mire, but they have turned away.'

Verse ConceptsMarshesMen DeceivingFriends Failing

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