Chain Study Through the Bible
Thorn
Trace the theme of Thorn chronologically through Scripture -- from Genesis to 2 Corinthians.
14
Verses
12
Books
8
Old Testament
4
New Testament
10
Sub-topics
The Chain of Thorn Through Scripture
Old Testament8 books
Genesis
Old Testament1 referenceGenesis 3:18-- The ground cursed with
Numbers
Old Testament1 referenceNumbers 33:55-- Of afflictions
Job
Old Testament1 referenceJob 41:2-- As an awl
Psalms
Old Testament2 referencesPsalms 58:9-- For fuel
Psalms 118:12-- For fuel
Proverbs
Old Testament1 referenceProverbs 22:5-- Of the adversities of the wicked
Ecclesiastes
Old Testament1 referenceEcclesiastes 7:6-- For fuel
Hosea
Old Testament1 referenceHosea 2:6-- Hedges formed of
Micah
Old Testament1 referenceMicah 7:4-- Hedges formed of
400 Years of Silence
New Testament4 books
Matthew
New Testament2 referencesMatthew 13:7,22-- Of the evils that spring from the heart to choke the truth
Matthew 27:29-- Crown of, mockingly put on Jesus' head
Of the evils that spring from the heart to choke the truthCrown of, mockingly put on Jesus' head
Mark
New Testament1 referenceMark 15:17-- Crown of, mockingly put on Jesus' head
John
New Testament1 referenceJohn 19:2,5-- Crown of, mockingly put on Jesus' head
2 Corinthians
New Testament1 reference2 Corinthians 12:7-- Of afflictions
What This Chain Teaches
- 1
This theme first appears in Genesis and continues through to 2 Corinthians, spanning the full scope of Scripture.
- 2
The chain bridges both testaments with 8 Old Testament and 4 New Testament books, showing continuity of God's revelation.
- 3
Thorn 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 10 distinct sub-topics, this chain reveals the multifaceted nature of Thorn in biblical theology.
Sub-Topics in This Chain
10 aspects of Thorn found in Scripture
The ground cursed with(1 verse)
Used(0 verses)
As an awl(1 verse)
For fuel(3 verses)
Hedges formed of(2 verses)
Crown of, mockingly put on Jesus' head(3 verses)
FIGURATIVE(0 verses)
Of afflictions(2 verses)
Of the adversities of the wicked(1 verse)
Of the evils that spring from the heart to choke the truth(1 verse)