The term "strewn" refers to the act of scattering or spreading things untidily over a surface. In the context of the Bible, it often conveys imagery of disorder, abundance, or judgment, depending on the context in which it is used. The concept of being "strewn" can be found in various passages, illustrating both physical and metaphorical applications.

Biblical References:

1. Judgment and Destruction:
The imagery of being strewn is frequently associated with divine judgment and the consequences of sin. In the prophetic literature, the scattering of people or objects often symbolizes God's judgment upon nations or individuals who have turned away from His commandments. For example, in Jeremiah 9:22 , it is written: "Speak: ‘This is what the LORD declares: The corpses of men will fall like dung on the open field, like cut grain behind the reaper, with no one to gather them.’" Here, the strewn bodies represent the aftermath of divine judgment.

2. Abundance and Provision:
Conversely, the concept of being strewn can also depict abundance and God's provision. In the parable of the sower, seeds are strewn across different types of soil, symbolizing the spreading of God's word and the varying receptions it receives. Matthew 13:3-4 states: "And He told them many things in parables, saying, 'A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he was sowing, some seeds fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured them.'"

3. Symbolism in Sacrificial Practices:
In the Old Testament, the act of scattering or strewing is sometimes related to sacrificial practices. The scattering of ashes or the spreading of blood during sacrifices can symbolize purification, atonement, or dedication to God. Leviticus 16:14 describes the Day of Atonement: "He is to take some of the bull’s blood and sprinkle it with his finger on the front of the mercy seat; he shall sprinkle some of it with his finger seven times before the mercy seat."

4. Imagery of Warfare:
The Bible also uses the imagery of being strewn in the context of warfare and its aftermath. The scattering of weapons, armor, or the remains of defeated armies serves as a vivid reminder of the consequences of conflict and the sovereignty of God over the nations. In Ezekiel 39:4-5 , God declares: "On the mountains of Israel you will fall, you and all your troops and the nations with you. I will give you as food to every kind of predatory bird and beast of the field. You will fall in the open field, for I have spoken, declares the Lord GOD."

Theological Implications:

The concept of being strewn in the Bible often carries a dual significance, reflecting both the severity of God's judgment and the richness of His provision. It serves as a reminder of the consequences of disobedience and the blessings of faithfulness. The imagery of scattering and strewing underscores the importance of aligning with God's will and the inevitable outcomes of human actions, whether they lead to judgment or blessing.1. (p. p.) of Strew.

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"The Pharaoh Drew Nigh"
... canal, for he turned away from water when he followed the army, and leaving the
level, dust-cushioned road behind, plunged into a rock-strewn, rolling land ...
//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the yoke/chapter xliii the pharaoh drew.htm

Mother of Mercy
... Andante religioso. 1. Mother of mercy, day by day, My love of thee grows more and
more; Thy gifts are strewn upon my way Like sands upon the great seashore. ...
/.../various/the st gregory hymnal and catholic choir book/no 77 mother of mercy.htm

Following "Whithersoever"
... His way did not always lead through pleasant places; His path was not always to
be rose-strewn; not always would the multitude look on Him with favor. ...
/.../naylor/heart talks/talk thirty-two following whithersoever.htm

Persons of the Dialogue:
... full of fresh fruits, and the fruits that hung joyfully from their branches were
of equal beauty; and there were ever-blooming meadows strewn with variegated ...
/.../persons of the dialogue .htm

The Last Look at Life,
... in the name of the Lord, the promised Son of David; when the palms, the emblem of
the victorious king who with victory brought peace, were strewn before His ...
/.../schleiermacher/selected sermons of schleiermacher/xiii the last look at.htm

Jesus' Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem.
... When Lafayette visited our fathers after the Revolution, the roads over
which he approached our cities were strewn with flowers. ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/cv jesus triumphal entry into.htm

The Death of Pilate, who Condemned Jesus.
... C??sar therefore ordered the way to be strewn with silk cloths, and the picture to
be presented to him; and as soon as he had looked upon it, he regained his ...
/.../unknown/the death of pilate who condemned jesus/the death of pilate who.htm

Talmage -- a Bloody Monster
... A monster such as never ranged African thicket or Hindustan jungle hath tracked
this land, and with bloody maw hath strewn the continent with the mangled ...
/.../kleiser/the worlds great sermons volume 8/talmage a bloody monster.htm

Genesis.
... From their rich turf." Thus after He discoursed,. In gladsome court [1259] a paradise
is strewn,. And looks towards the rays of th' early sun. [1260]. ...
/.../unknown/fathers of the third century tertullian appendix/3 genesis.htm

Sermon at the Fourth Annual Convention of the Brotherhood of St. ...
... record. It is not in the wrecks strewn along the path of life that men
would find those they would lift to the bosom of God. It ...
//christianbookshelf.org/whipple/five sermons/v sermon at the fourth.htm

Strewn (4 Occurrences)
...Strewn (4 Occurrences). 1 Corinthians 10:5 but in the most of them God was not
well pleased, for they were strewn in the wilderness, (YLT). ...
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Bel (3 Occurrences)
... The doors are all sealed by arrangement, and after the priests have departed
Daniel has the temple floor strewn with light ashes. ...
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Dragon (20 Occurrences)
... The doors are all sealed by arrangement, and after the priests have departed
Daniel has the temple floor strewn with light ashes. ...
/d/dragon.htm - 56k

Potter (14 Occurrences)
... broken. As a consequence the ground in the vicinity of a pottery is always
strewn with potsherds (see also separate article). The ...
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Pottery (11 Occurrences)
... broken. As a consequence the ground in the vicinity of a pottery is always
strewn with potsherds (see also separate article). The ...
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Stricken (32 Occurrences)

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Well-pleased (11 Occurrences)
... (See NAS). 1 Corinthians 10:5 but in the most of them God was not well pleased,
for they were strewn in the wilderness, (See NAS). ...
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Edomites (22 Occurrences)
... called es-Sebkha; then, beyond the line of white cliffs that crosses the valley
diagonally from Northwest to Southeast, a broad depression strewn with stones ...
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Edom (108 Occurrences)
... called es-Sebkha; then, beyond the line of white cliffs that crosses the valley
diagonally from Northwest to Southeast, a broad depression strewn with stones ...
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Strewing (2 Occurrences)

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