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What the Bible Says About Chains

Overview

The Bible addresses chains across 5 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Ezekiel. Closely related themes include Prophets, Remorse and Peace.

Key Bible verses about chains

Old Testament

Ezekiel

Ezekiel 7:23

Make a chain: for the land is full of bloody crimes, and the city is full of violence.

Ezekiel 7:24

Wherefore I will bring the worst of the heathen, and they shall possess their houses: I will also make the pomp of the strong to cease; and their holy places shall be defiled. their holy: or, they shall inherit their holy places

Ezekiel 7:25

Destruction cometh; and they shall seek peace, and there shall be none. Destruction: Heb. Cutting off

Ezekiel 7:26

Mischief shall come upon mischief, and rumour shall be upon rumour; then shall they seek a vision of the prophet; but the law shall perish from the priest, and counsel from the ancients.

Ezekiel 7:27

The king shall mourn, and the prince shall be clothed with desolation, and the hands of the people of the land shall be troubled: I will do unto them after their way, and according to their deserts will I judge them; and they shall know that I am the LORD. according: Heb. with their judgments

Studying chains for yourself

  • Begin with Ezekiel 7:23, then read the passages below in canonical order.
  • Widen the study to related themes: Prophets, Remorse and Peace.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about chains?

The Bible addresses chains across 5 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Ezekiel. Closely related themes include Prophets, Remorse and Peace.

How many Bible verses are about chains?

The Bible references chains in 5 verses (King James Version).

Where does the Bible first mention chains?

In canonical order, the first of these passages is Ezekiel 7:23: “Make a chain: for the land is full of bloody crimes, and the city is full of violence.”

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