Overview
The Bible addresses pillow across 7 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 1 Samuel, Genesis and Ezekiel. Closely related themes include Self-Control, Jacob, Spear and Women. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jacob, David, Saul and Abner.
Key Bible verses about pillow
Old Testament
Genesis
And he lighted upon a certain place, and tarried there all night, because the sun was set; and he took of the stones of that place, and put them for his pillows, and lay down in that place to sleep.
And Jacob rose up early in the morning, and took the stone that he had put for his pillows, and set it up for a pillar, and poured oil upon the top of it.
1 Samuel
So David and Abishai came to the people by night: and, behold, Saul lay sleeping within the trench, and his spear stuck in the ground at his bolster: but Abner and the people lay round about him.
The LORD forbid that I should stretch forth mine hand against the LORD'S anointed: but, I pray thee, take thou now the spear that is at his bolster, and the cruse of water, and let us go.
This thing is not good that thou hast done. As the LORD liveth, ye are worthy to die, because ye have not kept your master, the LORD'S anointed. And now see where the king's spear is, and the cruse of water that was at his bolster. worthy to die: Heb. the sons of death
Ezekiel
And say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Woe to the women that sew pillows to all armholes, and make kerchiefs upon the head of every stature to hunt souls! Will ye hunt the souls of my people, and will ye save the souls alive that come unto you? armholes: or, elbows
Wherefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against your pillows, wherewith ye there hunt the souls to make them fly, and I will tear them from your arms, and will let the souls go, even the souls that ye hunt to make them fly. to make: or, into gardens
People in the Bible and pillow
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying pillow for yourself
- Begin with Genesis 28:11, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how 1 Samuel, Genesis and Ezekiel each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Jacob, David and Saul and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Self-Control, Jacob, Spear and Women.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about pillow?
The Bible addresses pillow across 7 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 1 Samuel, Genesis and Ezekiel. Closely related themes include Self-Control, Jacob, Spear and Women. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jacob, David, Saul and Abner.
How many Bible verses are about pillow?
The Bible references pillow in 7 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention pillow?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 28:11: “And he lighted upon a certain place, and tarried there all night, because the sun was set; and he took of the stones of that place, and put them for his pillows, and lay down in that place to sleep.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with pillow?
Jacob, David, Saul, Abner and Abishai.
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