Chain Study Through the Bible
Ashes
Trace the theme of Ashes chronologically through Scripture -- from Numbers to Hebrews.
11
Verses
10
Books
7
Old Testament
3
New Testament
5
Sub-topics
The Chain of Ashes Through Scripture
Old Testament7 books
Numbers
Old Testament1 referenceNumbers 19:9,10,17-- Uses of, in purification
2 Samuel
Old Testament1 reference2 Samuel 13:19-- A symbol of mourning
1 Kings
Old Testament1 reference1 Kings 20:38,41-- Disguises
Esther
Old Testament1 referenceEsther 4:1,3-- A symbol of mourning
Job
Old Testament2 referencesJob 2:8-- Sitting in
Job 42:6-- Repenting in
Sitting inRepenting in
Daniel
Old Testament1 referenceDaniel 9:3-- Repenting in
Jonah
Old Testament1 referenceJonah 3:6-- Repenting in
400 Years of Silence
New Testament3 books
Matthew
New Testament1 referenceMatthew 11:21-- Repenting in
Luke
New Testament1 referenceLuke 10:13-- Repenting in
Hebrews
New Testament1 referenceHebrews 9:13-- Uses of, in purification
What This Chain Teaches
- 1
This theme first appears in Numbers and continues through to Hebrews, spanning the full scope of Scripture.
- 2
The chain bridges both testaments with 7 Old Testament and 3 New Testament books, showing continuity of God's revelation.
- 3
Ashes is established in the Law (Torah) and fulfilled in the Gospels, tracing God's redemptive plan from promise to fulfillment.
Sub-Topics in This Chain
5 aspects of Ashes found in Scripture
Uses of, in purification(2 verses)
A symbol of mourning(2 verses)
Sitting in(1 verse)
Repenting in(5 verses)
Disguises(1 verse)