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What Does the Bible Say About Reed?

29 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Reed in the Bible

Discover 29 Bible verses about reed. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on reed, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

29
Total Verses
21
Old Testament
8
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Reed

  1. 1
    1 Kings 14:15
    For the LORD shall smite Israel, as a reed is shaken in the water, and he shall root up Israel out of this good land, which he gave to their fathers, and shall scatter them beyond the river, because they have made their groves, provoking the LORD to anger.
    KJV
  2. 2
    2 Kings 18:21
    Now, behold, thou trustest upon the staff of this bruised reed, even upon Egypt, on which if a man lean, it will go into his hand, and pierce it: so is Pharaoh king of Egypt unto all that trust on him. trustest: Heb. trustest thee
    KJV
  3. 3
    Isaiah 19:6
    And they shall turn the rivers far away; and the brooks of defence shall be emptied and dried up: the reeds and flags shall wither.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Isaiah 19:7
    The paper reeds by the brooks, by the mouth of the brooks, and every thing sown by the brooks, shall wither, be driven away, and be no more. and be: Heb. and shall not be
    KJV
  5. 5
    Isaiah 35:7
    And the parched ground shall become a pool, and the thirsty land springs of water: in the habitation of dragons, where each lay, shall be grass with reeds and rushes. grass: or, a court for reeds, etc
    KJV
  6. 6
    Isaiah 36:6
    Lo, thou trustest in the staff of this broken reed, on Egypt; whereon if a man lean, it will go into his hand, and pierce it: so is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all that trust in him.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Isaiah 42:3
    A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth. smoking: or, dimly burning quench: Heb. quench it
    KJV
  8. 8
    Jeremiah 51:32
    And that the passages are stopped, and the reeds they have burned with fire, and the men of war are affrighted.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Ezekiel 29:6
    And all the inhabitants of Egypt shall know that I am the LORD, because they have been a staff of reed to the house of Israel.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Ezekiel 40:3
    And he brought me thither, and, behold, there was a man, whose appearance was like the appearance of brass, with a line of flax in his hand, and a measuring reed; and he stood in the gate.
    KJV

Subtopics of Reed

A water plant
Used as a measuring device (six cubits)
Mockingly given to Jesus as a symbol of royalty
Jesus hit with
FIGURATIVE
Of weakness
Figurative, of weakness
Jesus smitten with
Used as a measuring device of six cubits

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Reed? (21 Verses)

For the LORD shall smite Israel, as a reed is shaken in the water, and he shall root up Israel out of this good land, which he gave to their fathers, and shall scatter them beyond the river, because they have made their groves, provoking the LORD to anger.
Now, behold, thou trustest upon the staff of this bruised reed, even upon Egypt, on which if a man lean, it will go into his hand, and pierce it: so is Pharaoh king of Egypt unto all that trust on him. trustest: Heb. trustest thee
And they shall turn the rivers far away; and the brooks of defence shall be emptied and dried up: the reeds and flags shall wither.
The paper reeds by the brooks, by the mouth of the brooks, and every thing sown by the brooks, shall wither, be driven away, and be no more. and be: Heb. and shall not be
And the parched ground shall become a pool, and the thirsty land springs of water: in the habitation of dragons, where each lay, shall be grass with reeds and rushes. grass: or, a court for reeds, etc
Lo, thou trustest in the staff of this broken reed, on Egypt; whereon if a man lean, it will go into his hand, and pierce it: so is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all that trust in him.
A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth. smoking: or, dimly burning quench: Heb. quench it
And that the passages are stopped, and the reeds they have burned with fire, and the men of war are affrighted.
And all the inhabitants of Egypt shall know that I am the LORD, because they have been a staff of reed to the house of Israel.
And he brought me thither, and, behold, there was a man, whose appearance was like the appearance of brass, with a line of flax in his hand, and a measuring reed; and he stood in the gate.
And the man said unto me, Son of man, behold with thine eyes, and hear with thine ears, and set thine heart upon all that I shall shew thee; for to the intent that I might shew them unto thee art thou brought hither: declare all that thou seest to the house of Israel.
And behold a wall on the outside of the house round about, and in the man's hand a measuring reed of six cubits long by the cubit and an hand breadth: so he measured the breadth of the building, one reed; and the height, one reed.
Then came he unto the gate which looketh toward the east, and went up the stairs thereof, and measured the threshold of the gate, which was one reed broad; and the other threshold of the gate, which was one reed broad. which looketh: Heb. whose face was the way toward the east
And every little chamber was one reed long, and one reed broad; and between the little chambers were five cubits; and the threshold of the gate by the porch of the gate within was one reed.
He measured also the porch of the gate within, one reed.
I saw also the height of the house round about: the foundations of the side chambers were a full reed of six great cubits.
He measured the east side with the measuring reed, five hundred reeds, with the measuring reed round about. side: Heb. wind
He measured the north side, five hundred reeds, with the measuring reed round about.
He measured the south side, five hundred reeds, with the measuring reed.
He turned about to the west side, and measured five hundred reeds with the measuring reed.
Moreover, when ye shall divide by lot the land for inheritance, ye shall offer an oblation unto the LORD, an holy portion of the land: the length shall be the length of five and twenty thousand reeds, and the breadth shall be ten thousand. This shall be holy in all the borders thereof round about. when: Heb. when ye cause the land to fall an holy: Heb. holiness

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Reed? (8 Verses)

And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?
A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory.
And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!
And they spit upon him, and took the reed, and smote him on the head.
And they smote him on the head with a reed, and did spit upon him, and bowing their knees worshipped him.
And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein .
And he that talked with me had a golden reed to measure the city, and the gates thereof, and the wall thereof.
And the city lieth foursquare, and the length is as large as the breadth: and he measured the city with the reed , twelve thousand furlongs. The length and the breadth and the height of it are equal.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Reed

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about reed. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about reed 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 reed 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 reed needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about reed 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 reed, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about reed?
Discover 29 Bible verses about reed. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on reed, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 29 key verses about reed spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about reed are there?
There are 29 key Bible verses about reed compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about reed?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about reed is 1 Kings 14:15 — "For the LORD shall smite Israel, as a reed is shaken in the water, and he shall root up Israel out of this good land, which he gave to their fathers, ..."
Where in the Bible does it talk about reed?
Reed is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 29 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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