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In the context of the Bible, the term "throws" can refer to various actions or events where something is cast or hurled. This term is often used metaphorically to describe spiritual or moral actions, as well as literal physical actions. Below are some notable instances and themes related to "throws" in the Scriptures:
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Casting Stones: One of the most direct uses of "throws" in the Bible is the act of casting stones. This is often associated with judgment or punishment. In
John 8:7, Jesus addresses those who are ready to stone a woman caught in adultery, saying, "Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her." This passage highlights the themes of mercy and self-reflection, urging individuals to consider their own sinfulness before condemning others.
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Casting Lots: The practice of casting lots is frequently mentioned in the Bible as a means of making decisions or discerning God's will. In
Acts 1:26, the apostles cast lots to choose a replacement for Judas Iscariot, and the lot fell to Matthias. This practice underscores the belief in divine sovereignty and guidance in decision-making processes.
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Casting Out Demons: The New Testament records numerous instances where Jesus and His disciples cast out demons. In
Mark 1:34, it is written, "And He healed many who were ill with various diseases and drove out many demons." This act of throwing out evil spirits signifies the authority of Christ over the spiritual realm and His power to deliver individuals from bondage.
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Casting Cares: The Bible encourages believers to cast their anxieties upon God. In
1 Peter 5:7, it states, "Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you." This metaphorical use of "throws" emphasizes trust in God's providence and care, inviting believers to relinquish their worries and rely on His strength.
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Casting into the Sea: In
Matthew 21:21, Jesus speaks of faith that can move mountains, saying, "Truly I tell you, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only will you do what was done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, 'Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,' it will happen." This hyperbolic language illustrates the power of faith and the potential for miraculous outcomes when one trusts in God.
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Casting Off Restraint:
Proverbs 29:18 warns, "Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the law." This passage uses "throws" in a metaphorical sense to describe the abandonment of moral and spiritual discipline, highlighting the importance of divine revelation and adherence to God's commandments.
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Casting into Outer Darkness: In the parables of Jesus, the phrase "cast into outer darkness" is used to describe the fate of those who reject God's kingdom. In
Matthew 25:30, the unprofitable servant is cast into outer darkness, where there is "weeping and gnashing of teeth." This imagery serves as a solemn warning of the consequences of unbelief and disobedience.
The concept of "throws" in the Bible encompasses both literal and figurative actions, each carrying significant theological implications. Whether it involves judgment, decision-making, spiritual warfare, or expressions of faith, the act of throwing or casting is imbued with meaning that reflects the broader narrative of God's interaction with humanity.
Greek
2351. thorubos -- an uproar... 2351 -- properly, an uproar, tumult; trouble (accompanied by ) that
throws things
into disorder; (figuratively) emotions spun "out of control," especially when
...4682. sparasso -- to mangle, convulse
... Word Origin akin to spairo (to gasp) Definition to mangle, convulse NASB Word Usage
throwing...into...convulsions (2),throws...into a convulsion (1)....
Strong's Hebrew
3384. yarah -- to throw, shoot... 1), rain (1), set (1), shoot (10), shot (3), shot through (1), showed (1), taught
(3), teach (27), teacher (2), teaches (2), teaching (1),
throws (1), watering
...Library
The DevilThrows Himself in the Way of Martin.
... Sulpitius Severus On the Life of St. Martin. Chapter VI. The Devilthrows
himself in the Way of Martin. Martin, then, having gone...
ConstantineThrows Aside the Emblems of Imperial Power, and is...
... Book IX. Chapter XV."Constantinethrows aside the Emblems of Imperial Power,
and is ordained as Presbyter; his Subsequent Death....
The Knowledge Both of Language and Things is Helpful for the...
... so well known about the serpent, for example, that to protect its head it will present
its whole body to its assailants"how much light itthrows upon the...
Ignorance of Things, Too, Renders Figurative Expressions Obscure.....
... so well known about the serpent, for example, that to protect its head it will present
its whole body to its assailants"how much light itthrows upon the...
Five Outlets of Power.
... it. Itthrows the keenest kind of emphasis on a man being right in his life....
"Shall"throws the matter over on God"His purpose. "May...
The Comforts Belonging to Mourners
... He is like a foolish patient who, having a pill prescribed him, licks the sugar
butthrows away the pill. The libertine is all for joy and comfort....
The Ten virgins and the Entrusted Talents.
... The parable of the ten virgins prepares andthrows into the mass of Christian
profession a solvent which serves to determine whether and where there is life in...
I Might Well Reply as I have done Even if it were a Question of a...
... But this is a new and shameless thing; hethrows in my teeth a mere dream.... But this
is a new and shameless thing; hethrows in my teeth a mere dream....
He Passes from Philosophy to the Philosophers, Beginning with...
... But if he had been able to collect even a small particle of truth, he would never
say that the godthrows down his own temples, when hethrows them down on...
Then Midas, King of Pessinus, Wishing to Withdraw the Youth from...
... the pipe borne by him who was goading them to frenzy; and he, too, now filled with
furious passion, raving frantically and tossed about,throws himself down at...
Thesaurus
Throws (8 Occurrences)...Throws (8 Occurrences). Mark 9:18 and wherever it seizes him, it
throws him down,
and he foams at the mouth, and grinds his teeth, and wastes away.
...Throw (135 Occurrences)
... in any manner; to drive to a distance from the hand or from an engine; to propel;
to send; as, to throw stones or dust with the hand; a cannonthrows a ball; a...
Thrower (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) One whothrows. Specifically: (a) One whothrows
or twists silk; a throwster. (b) One who shapes vessels on a throwing engine....
Thrum (2 Occurrences)
Virginity (12 Occurrences)
... and only the context can give it the force "virgin." This force, however, seems
required by the contrasts in Songs 6:8, but in 1:3 "virgin"throws the accent...
Unjustly (11 Occurrences)
... Not content with this, neither does he himself receive the brothers, and those
who would, he forbids andthrows out of the assembly. (WEB NAS)....
Ordination (12 Occurrences)
... of the Bible. The New Testamentthrows but little light on the origin of the
later ecclesiastical rite of ordination. The 12 disciples...
Jedaiah (13 Occurrences)
... Septuagint does not take the word as a proper name (Zechariah 6:10, 14) (2) (yedhayah,
"Yahthrows" (?)) a) Father of a Simeonite prince (1 Chronicles 4:37)....
Juniper (7 Occurrences)
... "The Bedawin of Sinai still burn this very plant into a charcoal whichthrows
out the most intense heat.". Noah Webster's Dictionary....
Jonathan (109 Occurrences)
... The section is important because of the light itthrows on life and religion in
early Israel. The "Levites" were not all of one tribe (see Moore, op....
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