Chain Study Through the Bible
Jordan
Trace the theme of Jordan chronologically through Scripture -- from Genesis to Mark.
32
Verses
13
Books
11
Old Testament
2
New Testament
15
Sub-topics
The Chain of Jordan Through Scripture
Old Testament11 books
Genesis
Old Testament2 referencesGenesis 13:10-12-- PLAIN OF
Genesis 32:10-- Fords of
PLAIN OFFords of
Numbers
Old Testament2 referencesNumbers 22:1-- Israelites camped in
Numbers 26:3,63-- Israelites camped in
Joshua
Old Testament6 referencesJoshua 2:7-- Fords of
Joshua 3:15-- Swelling of, at harvest time
Joshua 3-- Of the Israelites
Joshua 4-- Of the Israelites
Joshua 5:1-- Of the Israelites
+ 1 more reference
Fords ofSwelling of, at harvest timeOf the IsraelitesEmpties into the Dead Sea
Judges
Old Testament5 referencesJudges 3:28-- Fords of
Judges 7:24-- Fords of
Judges 8:4-- Fords of
Judges 10:9-- Fords of
Judges 12:5,6-- Fords of
2 Samuel
Old Testament4 references2 Samuel 2:29-- Fords of
2 Samuel 17:22,24-- Fords of
2 Samuel 19:15,31-- Fords of
2 Samuel 19:18-- Crossed by a ferry boat
Fords ofCrossed by a ferry boat
1 Kings
Old Testament1 reference1 Kings 7:46-- Solomon's foundry
2 Kings
Old Testament3 references2 Kings 2:6-8-- Of Elijah
2 Kings 2:14-- Of Elisha
2 Kings 5:10-14-- Naaman washes in, for the healing of his leprosy
Of ElijahOf ElishaNaaman washes in, for the healing of his leprosy
1 Chronicles
Old Testament2 references1 Chronicles 12:15-- Swelling of, in the early spring
1 Chronicles 19:17-- Fords of
Swelling of, in the early springFords of
2 Chronicles
Old Testament1 reference2 Chronicles 4:17-- Solomon's foundry
Psalms
Old Testament1 referencePsalms 114:3-- Of the Israelites
Jeremiah
Old Testament1 referenceJeremiah 12:5-- Swelling of, at harvest time
400 Years of Silence
New Testament2 books
Matthew
New Testament2 referencesMatthew 3:6-- John the Baptist immerses in
Matthew 3:13-- John the Baptist immerses Jesus in
John the Baptist immerses inJohn the Baptist immerses Jesus in
Mark
New Testament2 referencesMark 1:5-- John the Baptist immerses in
Mark 1:9-- John the Baptist immerses Jesus in
John the Baptist immerses inJohn the Baptist immerses Jesus in
What This Chain Teaches
- 1
This theme first appears in Genesis and continues through to Mark, spanning the full scope of Scripture.
- 2
The chain bridges both testaments with 11 Old Testament and 2 New Testament books, showing continuity of God's revelation.
- 3
Jordan is established in the Law (Torah) and fulfilled in the Gospels, tracing God's redemptive plan from promise to fulfillment.
- 4
With 15 distinct sub-topics, this chain reveals the multifaceted nature of Jordan in biblical theology.
Sub-Topics in This Chain
15 aspects of Jordan found in Scripture
Empties into the Dead Sea(1 verse)
Fords of(11 verses)
Swelling of, at harvest time(2 verses)
Swelling of, in the early spring(1 verse)
The waters of, miraculously separated for the passage(0 verses)
Of the Israelites(4 verses)
Of Elijah(1 verse)
Of Elisha(1 verse)
Crossed by a ferry boat(1 verse)
Naaman washes in, for the healing of his leprosy(1 verse)
John the Baptist immerses in(2 verses)
John the Baptist immerses Jesus in(2 verses)
PLAIN OF(1 verse)
Israelites camped in(2 verses)
Solomon's foundry(2 verses)