Concordance
Flung (11 Occurrences)Mark 7:25
Forthwith a woman whose little daughter was possessed by a foul spirit heard of Him, and came and flung herself at His feet.
(WEY)
Mark 10:50
The man flung away his outer garment, sprang to his feet, and came to Jesus.
(WEY)
Mark 12:8
"So they took him and killed him, and flung his body outside the vineyard.
(WEY)
Luke 16:21
covered with sores and longing to make a full meal off the scraps flung on the floor from the rich man's table. Nay, the dogs, too, used to come and lick his sores.
(WEY)
Revelation 8:5
So the angel took the censer and filled it with fire from the altar and flung it to the earth; and there followed peals of thunder, and voices, and flashes of lightning, and an earthquake.
(WEY)
Revelation 12:4
His tail drew one third of the stars of the sky, and threw them to the earth. The dragon stood before the woman who was about to give birth, so that when she gave birth he might devour her child.
(See NIV)
Revelation 14:16
Then He who sat on the cloud flung His sickle on the earth, and the earth had its harvest reaped.
(WEY)
Revelation 14:19
And the angel flung his sickle down to the earth, and reaped the vine of the earth and threw the grapes into the great winepress of God's anger.
(WEY)
2 Samuel 16:13
So David and his men went by the way; and Shimei went along on the hillside opposite him, and cursed as he went, threw stones at him, and threw dust.
(See RSV)
Lamentations 3:53
They have cut off my life in the dungeon, and have cast a stone on me.
(See RSV)
Amos 8:3
The songs of the temple will be wailings in that day," says the Lord Yahweh. "The dead bodies will be many. In every place they will throw them out with silence.
(See NIV)
Related Terms
Flung (11 Occurrences)
Flute (16 Occurrences)
Flown (2 Occurrences)
Amaziah (41 Occurrences)
Satan (50 Occurrences)
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
imp. & p. p.) of Fling.
2. (v.) imp. & p. p. of Fling.
Library
It was a Clear Morning and the Tenth Day Before the Kalends of ...
... rest. With a hand quick as the paw of a leopard, Vergilius whirled it away
and caught the wrist of the Jew and flung him down. While ...
//christianbookshelf.org/bacheller/vergilius/chapter 22 it was a.htm
The Agony, and the Consoler
... the entire riot. After a trial of less than five minutes he was sentenced
to be flung to tigers in the amphitheatre. Except the ...
/.../chapter iii the agony and.htm
Further Diplomacy
... The princess kept the posture of abandoned humiliation, into which Rameses had
flung her, until the heir's footsteps died away up the corridor. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the yoke/chapter xxvi further diplomacy.htm
The Secret of victory
... us to God, and a fair-weather faith which had all but fallen asleep is often roused
to energy that works wonders, by the sudden dash of danger flung into and ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/the secret of victory.htm
Marcus, My Son
... for,' says the Apostle, beautifully referring to the man's former failure, 'he is
profitable to me for'"the very office that he had formerly flung up"'the ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture ephesians peter/marcus my son.htm
The Idols Crumble
... Hour after hour he paced the narrow length of the cell, till the circumscribed round
made him dizzy. If he flung himself on his straw pallet, he did not rest. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the yoke/chapter xxviii the idols crumble.htm
Stirring the Eagle's Nest.
... Has he flung you out until you feel lost in an element that is new and strange?
Look at him. ... We thought when he flung us out of the nest it was unkind. ...
/.../food for the lambs or helps for young christians/stirring the eagles nest.htm
To the Rev. A. Brandram
... I ceased writing on hearing numerous footsteps ascending the creaking stairs which
lead to my apartment"the door was flung open, and in walked nine men of ...
/.../borrow/letters of george borrow/to the rev a brandram 30.htm
The Goths at Constantinople
... under the very eyes of Arcadius by vengeful Goths; Eutropius, who succeeded him
as the arbiter of the fortunes of the nations, had been also flung by their ...
/.../chapter xxx the goths at.htm
Rachel's Refuge
... To Masanath's dismay the Israelite flung herself face down on the rugs and wept. ...
The little Egyptian flung herself upon the Israelite, weeping. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the yoke/chapter xxxii rachels refuge.htm
Thesaurus
Flung (11 Occurrences)...Flung (11 Occurrences). Mark 7:25 Forthwith a woman whose little daughter was possessed
by a foul spirit heard of Him, and came and
flung herself at His feet.
.../f/flung.htm - 9kNay (92 Occurrences)
... (KJV ASV). Luke 16:21 covered with sores and longing to make a full meal
off the scraps flung on the floor from the rich man's table. ...
/n/nay.htm - 34k
Outer (98 Occurrences)
... BBE DBY YLT NAS RSV). Mark 10:50 The man flung away his outer garment,
sprang to his feet, and came to Jesus. (WEY). Mark 11:7 So ...
/o/outer.htm - 37k
Longing (40 Occurrences)
... Longing (40 Occurrences). Luke 16:21 covered with sores and longing to make a full
meal off the scraps flung on the floor from the rich man's table. ...
/l/longing.htm - 18k
Grapes (74 Occurrences)
... Revelation 14:19 And the angel flung his sickle down to the earth, and reaped the
vine of the earth and threw the grapes into the great winepress of God's anger ...
/g/grapes.htm - 31k
Fluently (1 Occurrence)
/f/fluently.htm - 6k
Floor (69 Occurrences)
... NIV). Luke 16:21 covered with sores and longing to make a full meal off the
scraps flung on the floor from the rich man's table. Nay ...
/f/floor.htm - 32k
Flashes (16 Occurrences)
... Revelation 8:5 So the angel took the censer and filled it with fire from the altar
and flung it to the earth; and there followed peals of thunder, and voices ...
/f/flashes.htm - 11k
Flushed (1 Occurrence)
/f/flushed.htm - 6k
Forthwith (30 Occurrences)
... Mark 7:25 Forthwith a woman whose little daughter was possessed by a foul spirit
heard of Him, and came and flung herself at His feet. (WEY). ...
/f/forthwith.htm - 15k
Topical Encyclopedia
The term "flung" is not directly found in the Berean Standard Bible (BSB), but the concept of being thrown or cast away is present in various passages throughout the Scriptures. This entry explores the thematic significance of being "flung" or cast out, as it relates to divine judgment, spiritual warfare, and the consequences of sin.
Divine Judgment and ConsequencesIn the context of divine judgment, the imagery of being flung or cast out often symbolizes the separation from God's presence due to sin or rebellion. One of the most vivid examples is found in the expulsion of Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden. Although the word "flung" is not used,
Genesis 3:24 (BSB) describes how God "drove out the man" and placed cherubim to guard the way to the tree of life. This act of being cast out signifies the loss of fellowship with God and the beginning of humanity's fallen state.
Similarly, in the New Testament, Jesus speaks of the unfaithful servant being cast into outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth (
Matthew 25:30, BSB). This serves as a warning of the ultimate judgment awaiting those who reject God's grace and fail to live according to His commandments.
Spiritual WarfareThe concept of being flung is also present in the context of spiritual warfare. In
Revelation 12:9 (BSB), the great dragon, identified as Satan, is "hurled down" to the earth along with his angels. This casting down signifies the defeat of Satan and his forces, highlighting the ultimate victory of God over evil. The imagery of being flung from heaven underscores the power and authority of God in the cosmic battle against sin and darkness.
Prophetic ImageryProphets in the Old Testament often used the imagery of being cast away to convey messages of impending judgment and the need for repentance. For instance, in
Jeremiah 7:15 (BSB), God warns the people of Judah, "I will cast you out of My presence, just as I have cast out all your brothers, all the descendants of Ephraim." This prophetic declaration serves as a call to return to God and avoid the dire consequences of disobedience.
Redemption and RestorationWhile the act of being flung or cast out often carries negative connotations, the Bible also offers hope for redemption and restoration. The parable of the prodigal son in
Luke 15 illustrates this beautifully. Although the son finds himself in a distant land, effectively cast away from his father's house due to his own choices, he is ultimately welcomed back with open arms upon his repentance. This account reflects the heart of God, who desires to restore those who turn back to Him, no matter how far they have strayed.
In summary, the concept of being flung or cast out in the Bible serves as a powerful metaphor for judgment, spiritual conflict, and the consequences of sin, while also pointing to the hope of redemption and the possibility of restoration through repentance and faith in God.
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