
Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Cords?
10 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Cords in the Bible
What does the Bible say about cords? Browse 10 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Cords
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- 3Psalms 140:5
“The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the wayside ; they have set gins for me. Selah.”
KJV - 4Proverbs 5:22
“His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins. sins: Heb. sin”
KJV - 5Ecclesiastes 4:12
“And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.”
KJV - 6Isaiah 5:18
“Woe unto them that draw iniquity with cords of vanity, and sin as it were with a cart rope:”
KJV - 7Isaiah 54:2
“Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes;”
KJV - 8Jeremiah 10:20
“My tabernacle is spoiled, and all my cords are broken: my children are gone forth of me, and they are not: there is none to stretch forth my tent any more, and to set up my curtains.”
KJV - 9Hosea 11:4
“I drew them with cords of a man, with bands of love: and I was to them as they that take off the yoke on their jaws, and I laid meat unto them. take off: Heb. lift up”
KJV - 10John 2:15
“And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables;”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Cords? (9 Verses)
“Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.”
“The LORD is righteous: he hath cut asunder the cords of the wicked.”
“The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the wayside ; they have set gins for me. Selah.”
“His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins. sins: Heb. sin”
“And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.”
“Woe unto them that draw iniquity with cords of vanity, and sin as it were with a cart rope:”
“Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes;”
“My tabernacle is spoiled, and all my cords are broken: my children are gone forth of me, and they are not: there is none to stretch forth my tent any more, and to set up my curtains.”
“I drew them with cords of a man, with bands of love: and I was to them as they that take off the yoke on their jaws, and I laid meat unto them. take off: Heb. lift up”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Cords? (1 Verses)
“And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables;”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Cords
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about cords. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about cords and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about cords is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on cords needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about cords with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about cords, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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