9 occurrences in 10 translations

'Sweeping' in the Bible

because when such a person hears the words of this oath, he will bless himself and say: "I will have a peaceful life, even though I'm determined to be stubborn.' By doing this he will be sweeping away both watered and parched ground alike.'

Verse ConceptsSelf IndulgenceSelf DelusionFalse ConfidencePathways Of SinMoist ThingsObstinate IndividualsPersistence

A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

Verse ConceptsRich, ThePitilessnessPitilessness CondemnedNot Helping The Poor

When they have drunk it, they will stagger to and fro and act insane. For I will send wars sweeping through them."

Verse ConceptsStaggeringGod Making Drunk

Then the Lord said to me, "Tell them that the Lord God of Israel who rules over all says, 'Drink this cup until you get drunk and vomit. Drink until you fall down and can't get up. For I will send wars sweeping through you.'

Verse ConceptsDegradationGod Making DrunkDrunkennessbeeralcoholism

Behold, a tempest of Jehovah, fury is gone forth, a sweeping storm: it shall whirl down upon the head of the wicked.

Verse ConceptsStormsWhirlwindsHurricanesGod Controls Storms

“His sons will mobilize for war and assemble a large number of armed forces. They will advance, sweeping through like a flood, and will again wage war as far as his fortress.

Verse ConceptsMany CombatantsReadiness

""At the time of the end, the southern king will oppose him, and the northern king will overrun him with chariots, cavalry, and many ships. He'll invade countries, moving swiftly and sweeping through.

Verse ConceptsArmageddonThe NavyAttacking With ChariotsShips For AttackingEnd Of DaysFamily ConflictEnd Times

Then like the wind sweeping by they will pass through they're guilty because they say their power is their god."

Verse ConceptsLimitations Of StrengthFound GuiltyMen As Gods

Entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right, wearing a [long, stately] white robe; and they were amazed and bewildered.

Verse ConceptsVisionWhiteWhite And Bright ClothesRight SidesEntering TombsJesus TombWhite Cloths

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Broom (5 instances)
Brush (5 instances)
Swing (9 instances)
Traverse (3 instances)

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