4 occurrences in 12 translations

'Swept' in the Bible

How long will the land mournand the grass of every field wither?Because of the evil of its residents,animals and birds have been swept away,for the people have said,“He cannot see what our end will be.”

Verse ConceptsdrynessGrassPunishment, Nature OfShepherds, As OccupationsBeastsGod Not SeeingBefore God ActsHerbs

Therefore give up their children to the famine, and deliver them over to the power of the sword; and let their wives be bereaved of children and be widows; and let their men be swept off by death, their young men be smitten by the sword in battle.

Verse ConceptsRevenge, Examples OfFamine KillingApproval To Kill

Why are thy valiant men swept away? they stood not, because the LORD did drive them.

The sea has swept over Babylon. She has been covered by a multitude of its waves.

Verse ConceptsSeaWavesThe Sea Stirred UpSea, Metaphorical ReferencesThe Ocean

Bible Theasaurus

Broom (5 instances)
Brush (5 instances)
Sweep (41 instances)
Swept (54 instances)
Swing (9 instances)
Traverse (3 instances)

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