Chain Study Through the Bible
Craftiness
Trace the theme of Craftiness chronologically through Scripture -- from Genesis to Luke.
12
Verses
6
Books
3
Old Testament
3
New Testament
9
Sub-topics
The Chain of Craftiness Through Scripture
Old Testament3 books
Genesis
Old Testament4 referencesGenesis 3:1-5-- Satan, in the temptation of Eve
Genesis 25:31-33-- Jacob, in purchase of Esau's birthright
Genesis 27:6-29-- Obtaining Isaac's blessing
Genesis 30:31-43-- In management of Laban's flocks and herds
Satan, in the temptation of EveJacob, in purchase of Esau's birthrightObtaining Isaac's blessingIn management of Laban's flocks and herds
Joshua
Old Testament1 referenceJoshua 9:3-15-- Gibeonites, in deceiving Joshua and the Israelites into a treaty
Nehemiah
Old Testament1 referenceNehemiah 6-- Sanballat, in trying to deceive Nehemiah into a conference
400 Years of Silence
New Testament3 books
Matthew
New Testament2 referencesMatthew 22:15-17,24-28-- Jews, in seeking to entangle the Master
Matthew 26:4-- In seeking to kill Jesus
Jews, in seeking to entangle the MasterIn seeking to kill Jesus
Mark
New Testament3 referencesMark 12:13-- Jews, in seeking to entangle the Master
Mark 14:18-23-- Jews, in seeking to entangle the Master
Mark 14:1-- In seeking to kill Jesus
Jews, in seeking to entangle the MasterIn seeking to kill Jesus
Luke
New Testament1 referenceLuke 20:19-26-- Jews, in seeking to entangle the Master
What This Chain Teaches
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This theme first appears in Genesis and continues through to Luke, spanning the full scope of Scripture.
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The chain bridges both testaments with 3 Old Testament and 3 New Testament books, showing continuity of God's revelation.
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Craftiness is established in the Law (Torah) and fulfilled in the Gospels, tracing God's redemptive plan from promise to fulfillment.
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With 9 distinct sub-topics, this chain reveals the multifaceted nature of Craftiness in biblical theology.
Sub-Topics in This Chain
9 aspects of Craftiness found in Scripture
INSTANCES OF(0 verses)
Satan, in the temptation of Eve(1 verse)
Jacob, in purchase of Esau's birthright(1 verse)
Obtaining Isaac's blessing(1 verse)
In management of Laban's flocks and herds(1 verse)
Gibeonites, in deceiving Joshua and the Israelites into a treaty(1 verse)
Sanballat, in trying to deceive Nehemiah into a conference(1 verse)
Jews, in seeking to entangle the Master(4 verses)
In seeking to kill Jesus(2 verses)