5 occurrences in 7 translations

'Noose' in the Bible

A trap catches him by the heel;a noose seizes him.

Verse ConceptsHeels

“A noose for him is hidden in the ground,And a trap for him on the path.

He followed her immediately, as an ox goes to the slaughter, as a fool stepping into a noose.

Verse ConceptsBeing Killed Like An AnimalKilled Like An AnimalDeerimpulsiveness

“But be on guard, so that your hearts are not weighed down and depressed with the giddiness of debauchery and the nausea of self-indulgence and the worldly worries of life, and then that day [when the Messiah returns] will not come on you suddenly like a trap;

Verse ConceptsCareGluttonyAlcoholCommitment, to the worlddrinking, abstention fromHealthLeisure, Nature And Purpose OfRest, PhysicalSanctification, Means And ResultsSelf DenialSin, Causes OfWorryDissipationProhibitionSuddenlyHeavy BurdensGod TrappingDo Not Be AnxiousDo Not Get DrunkDrunkennessOverloadWorryingWorrying About The Futureovereatingweightworries

An unmarried woman or virgin is concerned about the affairs of the Lord, so that she may be holy in body and spirit. But a married woman is concerned about the affairs of this world, that is, about how she can please her husband. I'm saying this for your benefit, not to put a noose around your necks, but to promote good order and unhindered devotion to the Lord.

Verse ConceptsOrderly PatternsPutting In OrderBeing Devoted to GodBeing Singledistractionsorderdevotion

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Noose (5 instances)
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