Overview
The Bible addresses rope across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 1 Kings, Ecclesiastes and Micah. Closely related themes include Sackcloth, Syria, Servants and Fellowship.
Key Bible verses about rope
Old Testament
1 Kings
And his servants said unto him, Behold now, we have heard that the kings of the house of Israel are merciful kings: let us, I pray thee, put sackcloth on our loins, and ropes upon our heads, and go out to the king of Israel: peradventure he will save thy life.
So they girded sackcloth on their loins, and put ropes on their heads, and came to the king of Israel, and said, Thy servant Benhadad saith, I pray thee, let me live. And he said, Is he yet alive? he is my brother.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying rope for yourself
- Begin with 1 Kings 20:31, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how 1 Kings, Ecclesiastes and Micah each treat the theme.
- Widen the study to related themes: Sackcloth, Syria, Servants and Fellowship.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about rope?
The Bible addresses rope across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 1 Kings, Ecclesiastes and Micah. Closely related themes include Sackcloth, Syria, Servants and Fellowship.
How many Bible verses are about rope?
The Bible references rope in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention rope?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is 1 Kings 20:31: “And his servants said unto him, Behold now, we have heard that the kings of the house of Israel are merciful kings: let us, I pray thee, put sackcloth on our loins, and ropes upon our heads, and go out to the king of Israel: peradventure he will save thy life.”
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