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The term "blown" in the context of the Bible often refers to the movement of the wind or the act of being carried or driven by the wind. This concept is used both literally and metaphorically throughout the Scriptures, illustrating various spiritual truths and natural phenomena.
Literal UsageIn the Bible, the wind is frequently mentioned as a powerful force of nature, capable of shaping the environment and influencing human activity. The literal use of "blown" can be seen in passages describing the natural world and God's control over it. For example, in
Exodus 15:10, the power of God's breath is depicted as a force that can drive back the waters: "But You blew with Your breath, and the sea covered them. They sank like lead in the mighty waters."
Similarly, in the New Testament, Jesus uses the imagery of the wind to describe the mysterious and sovereign work of the Holy Spirit. In
John 3:8, He states, "The wind blows where it wishes. You hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit."
Metaphorical UsageMetaphorically, "blown" is used to describe instability or lack of direction, often in a spiritual or moral sense. This is evident in
Ephesians 4:14, where the Apostle Paul warns against being spiritually immature: "Then we will no longer be infants, tossed about by the waves and carried around by every wind of teaching and by the clever cunning of men in their deceitful scheming."
The imagery of being "blown" by the wind is also used to convey the idea of judgment or divine intervention. In
Isaiah 40:24, the transient nature of human power and authority is highlighted: "Scarcely are they planted, scarcely are they sown, scarcely do they take root in the ground, when He blows on them and they wither, and a whirlwind sweeps them away like stubble."
Symbolism and Theological ImplicationsThe concept of being "blown" by the wind carries significant theological implications. It underscores the sovereignty of God over creation and His ability to direct the course of human history. The wind, as a symbol of the Holy Spirit, represents the unseen yet powerful work of God in the lives of believers, guiding, convicting, and empowering them for service.
Furthermore, the metaphor of being "blown" by various teachings serves as a caution against false doctrines and the importance of grounding one's faith in the truth of Scripture. Believers are encouraged to seek spiritual maturity and discernment to withstand the shifting winds of cultural and theological trends.
In summary, the term "blown" in the Bible encompasses both the literal movement of the wind and its metaphorical application to spiritual truths. It serves as a reminder of God's omnipotence, the work of the Holy Spirit, and the need for steadfastness in faith.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
p. p.) of Blow.
2. (p. p. & a.) Swollen; inflated; distended; puffed up, as cattle when gorged with green food which develops gas.
3. (p. p. & a.) Stale; worthless.
4. (p. p. & a.) Out of breath; tired; exhausted.
5. (p. p. & a.) Covered with the eggs and larvae of flies; fly blown.
6. (p. p. & a.) Opened; in blossom or having blossomed, as a flower.
Greek
416. anemizo -- to drive by the wind... to drive by the wind. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: anemizo Phonetic Spelling:
(an-em-id'-zo) Short Definition: I am
blown with the wind Definition: I
...836. aulos -- a pipe, flute
... word Definition a pipe, flute NASB Word Usage flute (1). flute. From the same as
aer; a flute (asblown) -- pipe. see GREEK aer. (aulos) -- 1 Occurrence....
840. austeros -- harsh, severe
... austere, strict. From a (presumed) derivative of the same as aer (meaningblown);
rough (properly as a gale), ie (figuratively) severe -- austere. see GREEK aer...
2868. koniortos -- dust
... dust. From the base of koniao and ornumi (to "rouse"); pulverulence (asblown about) --
dust. see GREEK koniao. (koniorton) -- 5 Occurrences. 2867, 2868....
Strong's Hebrew
5590. saar -- to storm, rage... root Definition to storm, rage NASB Word Usage
blown away (1), enraged (1), scattered
them with a storm wind (1), storm-tossed (1), stormed (1), stormier (1
...7381. reyach -- to smell, perceive odor
... savour, scent, smell From ruwach; odor (as ifblown) -- savour, scent, smell. see
HEBREW ruwach. 7380, 7381. reyach. 7381a . Strong's Numbers.
8628. taqa -- to thrust, clap, give a blow, blast
... root Definition to thrust, clap, give a blow, blast NASB Word Usage blew (19), blow
(20), blowing (1),blown (7), blows (1), camped (1), clap (2), drive (1...
Library
On Public Diversions
... Fifth Series Sermon 140 On Public Diversions. "Shall a trumpet beblown
in the city, and the people not be afraid? shall there be...
The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit as Revealed in his Names.
... What has happened? The Wind of God hasblown upon him; he has received the Holy
Spirit, the Holy Wind.... The Wind of God hasblown upon that man....
My Readers Will not Wonder That, after This, I did My Very Best to...
... Diamond was very glad, for he thought perhaps North Wind herself would come now:
a real north wind had neverblown all the time since he left London....
And as She Stood Looking Towards London, Diamond Saw that She was...
... along a street. She was dreadfullyblown by the wind, and a broom she was
trailing behind her was very troublesome. It seemed as...
A People Prepared for the Lord
... He is coming who uses the great winnowing fan; be the true wheat, or else beblown
away." He put the truth so pointedly, and so earnestly, that he did by that...
Lorimer -- the Fall of Satan
... of their desires, converted their enchanting mountain into a yawning gulf, and in
its horrid wastes of darkness and of sorrow their high-blown pride was shamed...
The Life of Mr. John Knox.
... He intended to haveblown this trumpet three times, if queen Mary's death had not
prevented him; understanding that an answer was to be given to his first blast...
"The Pharaoh Drew Nigh"
... Long wind-blown streaks crossed the zenith from east to west and the setting stars
were blurred. The moon had worn a narrowing circlet in the night....
Holding Fast and Held Fast
... See this other in some wild storm, with an arm round a steadfast tree-stem, to keep
him from beingblown over the precipice, how he clings like a limpet to a...
It is Somewhat the Same Argument which You Use against the Pope...
... Was it possible for me to know that when you entered Rome, a nobleman had dreamed
that a ship full of merchandise was entering with fullblown sails?...
Thesaurus
Blown (30 Occurrences)... 4. (pp & a.) Out of breath; tired; exhausted. 5. (pp & a.) Covered with the
eggs and larvae of flies; fly
blown.
...Blown (30 Occurrences).
...Trumpets (52 Occurrences)
... Some were also made of rams' horns (Joshua 6:8). They wereblown at special festivals,
and to herald the arrival of special seasons (Leviticus 23:24; 25:9; 1...
Feast (209 Occurrences)
... 1, when the new year began on a Sabbath the horns wereblown only in the temple,
but after its destruction they wereblown in every synagogue....
Encamping (24 Occurrences)
... death. (YLT). Numbers 10:5 And ye haveblown -- a shout, and the camps which
are encamping eastward have journeyed. (YLT). Numbers...
Shout (114 Occurrences)
... DBY WBS RSV). Numbers 10:5 And ye haveblown -- a shout, and the camps which
are encamping eastward have journeyed. (YLT). Numbers 10...
Banner (20 Occurrences)
... As soon as it was seen the war-trumpets wereblown (Psalm 60:4; Isaiah
5:26; 11:12; 13:2; 18:3; 30:17; Jeremiah 4:6 21; Ezek. 27:7)....
Journeyed (111 Occurrences)
... (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS). Numbers 10:5 And ye haveblown -- a shout, and the
camps which are encamping eastward have journeyed. (YLT)....
Trumpet (74 Occurrences)
... the mountains, look! When the trumpet isblown, listen! (WEB KJV ASV DBY
WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Isaiah 27:13 It will happen in that...
Blowing (31 Occurrences)
Jubilee (25 Occurrences)
... to pass, when Joshua speaketh unto the people, that the seven priests bearing seven
trumpets of the jubilee before Jehovah have passed over andblown with the...
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