4858 whirlwind
Dictionary of Bible Themes

Dictionary of Bible Themes  »  4000 Creation  »  4800 Natural and supernatural phenomena  »  4858 whirlwind

A violent wind, often associated with the presence and activity of God.

The presence of God in whirlwinds

In replying to Job

Job 38:1

In the forces of nature

Psalm 77:18

In taking Elijah up to heaven

2 Kings 2:11 See also 2 Kings 2:1; Nahum 1:3

Whirlwinds as symbols of disaster or divine judgment

Isaiah 40:24; Jeremiah 23:19 See also Proverbs 1:27; Isaiah 5:28; Isaiah 21:1; Isaiah 66:15; Jeremiah 4:13; Hosea 4:19; Hosea 8:7; Zechariah 7:14

See also

4851  storm
4853  weather
4860  wind



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