Bundles (4 Occurrences)

Matthew 13:30
Let both grow together until the harvest, and in the harvest time I will tell the reapers, "First, gather up the darnel weeds, and bind them in bundles to burn them; but gather the wheat into my barn."'"
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Genesis 37:7
that, lo, we are binding bundles in the midst of the field, and lo, my bundle hath arisen, and hath also stood up, and lo, your bundles are round about, and bow themselves to my bundle.'
(YLT)

Genesis 42:35
It happened as they emptied their sacks, that behold, every man's bundle of money was in his sack. When they and their father saw their bundles of money, they were afraid.
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Ruth 2:16
Also pull out some for her from the bundles, and leave it, and let her glean, and don't rebuke her."
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1197. desme -- a bundle
... Word Origin from deo Definition a bundle NASB Word Usage bundles (1). bundle. From
desmeo; a bundle -- bundle. see GREEK desmeo. (desmas) -- 1 Occurrence. ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1197.htm - 6k6653. tsebathim -- bundles (of grain)
... 6652, 6653. tsebathim. 6654 . bundles (of grain). Transliteration: tsebathim
Phonetic Spelling: (tseh'-beth) Short Definition: bundles. ...
/hebrew/6653.htm - 5k

6872a. tseror -- a bundle, parcel, pouch, bag
... Word Origin from tsarar Definition a bundle, parcel, pouch, bag NASB Word Usage
bag (2), bundle (2), bundles (1), pouch (1), purse (1). 6872, 6872a. ...
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On Earthly Things
... [John 4:35; Matt.13:39]. The bundles of hay are the fruit of righteousness;
in the psalm: carrying their bundles of hay. [Ps.125(126):6]. ...
/.../eucherius/the formulae of st eucherius of lyons/iii on earthly things.htm

The Reaping of the vine.
... grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers,
Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them ...
/.../bliss/a brief commentary on the apocalypse/the reaping of the vine.htm

Of the Discourse of the Teacher in Regard to the Merits of his ...
... and hanging on his lips, to go off to bed for a little, advising us to lie down
on the same mats on which we were sitting, and to put our bundles [1159] under ...
/.../cassian/the works of john cassian /chapter xxiii of the discourse.htm

The Embalming of the Body of Jesus.
... They then placed beneath his hips a sheet which was a yard in width and three in
length, laid upon his lap bundles of sweet-scented herbs, and shook over the ...
/.../the dolorous passion of our lord jesus christ/chapter li the embalming of.htm

Mrs. Hsi's Gift
... At the back of her cave were large painted cupboards which contained the whole of
her worldly possessions: bundles of handsome silk, satin, and embroidered ...
/.../cable/the fulfilment of a dream of pastor hsis/chapter i mrs hsis gift.htm

Matt. xiii. 24-30.
... What then, if the tares should remain until the end? "Then I will say to the reapers,
Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them ...
/.../homilies on the gospel of saint matthew/homily xlvi matt xiii 24-30.htm

Mingled in Growth, Separated in Maturity
... grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers,
Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture b/mingled in growth separated in.htm

A Description of Some Parts of Ancient Jerusalem.
... They had also some bundles of herbs in bags made of parchment or leather, and Joseph
carried a box of ointment; but I do not know what this box was made of. ...
/.../the dolorous passion of our lord jesus christ/chapter xlix a description of.htm

The Circumcision of Jesus
... away. Today crowds of dirty, swarthy beggars went past the cave, carrying
bundles, coming from the Valley of the Shepherds. They ...
/.../emmerich/the life of the blessed virgin mary/xii the circumcision of jesus.htm

The Origin of Species.
... But living bodies may be regarded as nothing but extremely complex bundles of forces
held in a mass of matter, as the complex forces of a magnet are held in ...
/.../huxley/lay sermons addresses and reviews/xii the origin of species.htm

Bundles (4 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Bundles (4 Occurrences). Matthew 13:30 Let both
grow together until the harvest, and in the harvest time ...
/b/bundles.htm - 7k

Bundle (8 Occurrences)
... the English word is derived from "bind" (Matthew 13:30); and plethos, properly
"multitude." The custom of binding up precious things in bundles (compare Songs ...
/b/bundle.htm - 10k

Nerve (1 Occurrence)
... 1. (n.) One of the whitish and elastic bundles of fibers, with the accompanying
tissues, which transmit nervous impulses between nerve centers and various ...
/n/nerve.htm - 7k

Rahab (14 Occurrences)
... The fact of her covering the spies with bundles of flax which lay on her house-roof
(2:6) is an `undesigned coincidence' which strictly corroborates the ...
/r/rahab.htm - 16k

Arisen (24 Occurrences)
... Genesis 37:7 that, lo, we are binding bundles in the midst of the field, and lo,
my bundle hath arisen, and hath also stood up, and lo, your bundles are round ...
/a/arisen.htm - 13k

Bind (68 Occurrences)
... 1. (vt) To tie, or confine with a cord, band, ligature, chain, etc.; to fetter;
to make fast; as, to bind grain in bundles; to bind a prisoner. ...
/b/bind.htm - 32k

Money (284 Occurrences)
... The bundles of money carried by the sons of Jacob to Egpyt for the purchase of grain
(Genesis 42:35) were probably silver rings tied together in bundles. ...
/m/money.htm - 69k

Bunni (3 Occurrences)

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Midst (657 Occurrences)
... Genesis 37:7 that, lo, we are binding bundles in the midst of the field, and lo,
my bundle hath arisen, and hath also stood up, and lo, your bundles are round ...
/m/midst.htm - 37k

Leave (341 Occurrences)
... 30 Leave both to grow together until the harvest, and at harvest-time I will direct
the reapers, Collect the darnel first, and make it up into bundles to burn ...
/l/leave.htm - 35k

In biblical times, the concept of "bundles" appears in various contexts, often symbolizing gathering, unity, or judgment. The term is used both literally and metaphorically throughout Scripture, reflecting the agrarian society of ancient Israel and the spiritual lessons derived from everyday life.

Agricultural Context

Bundles are frequently mentioned in the context of agriculture, particularly in the gathering of crops. In the parable of the wheat and the tares, Jesus uses the imagery of bundles to illustrate the final judgment. The wheat and tares grow together until the harvest, at which time the reapers are instructed to "gather the weeds first and tie them in bundles to burn, but gather the wheat into my barn" (Matthew 13:30, BSB). This parable underscores the separation of the righteous from the wicked, with the bundles representing the collected tares destined for destruction.

Symbol of Unity and Strength

Bundles can also symbolize unity and strength. In Ecclesiastes 4:12, the concept of a "threefold cord" is presented, which, while not explicitly mentioning bundles, conveys a similar idea of strength in unity. The passage states, "Though one may be overpowered, two can resist. Moreover, a cord of three strands is not quickly broken" (BSB). This principle can be applied to the idea of bundles, where individual elements, when gathered together, form a stronger, more resilient whole.

Judgment and Consequence

The imagery of bundles is also used to convey themes of judgment and consequence. In the prophetic literature, the gathering of people into bundles can symbolize impending judgment. For example, in Micah 4:12, the nations are gathered as sheaves to the threshing floor, a metaphor for divine judgment: "But they do not know the thoughts of the LORD; they do not understand His plan, who has gathered them like sheaves to the threshing floor" (BSB). Here, the gathering into bundles signifies the preparation for judgment and the execution of God's justice.

Spiritual Lessons

The use of bundles in Scripture often carries spiritual lessons for believers. The act of gathering into bundles can serve as a reminder of the importance of community and fellowship among believers. Just as individual stalks of grain are gathered into bundles for strength and utility, Christians are encouraged to come together in unity, supporting one another in faith and purpose.

In summary, the concept of bundles in the Bible serves as a multifaceted symbol, representing agricultural practices, unity, judgment, and spiritual truths. Through these various uses, Scripture provides insight into the nature of God's kingdom and the principles by which believers are called to live.What does the Bible say about smudging? | GotQuestions.org

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