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‘Carrying’ in the Bible – All 70 Bible verses / Bible passages

Here you will find all biblical passages where / in which the word (or term) ‘Carrying’ occurs and how often this word occurs per biblical book. We searched the New and Old Testaments to find all the verses and occurrences of the Word. his article is part of our small concordance.

The term ‘Carrying’ occurs 70 times in the Bible. Below you will find all matching biblical passages divided according to the corresponding book.

Bible passages with ‘Carrying’ in the book Genesis

Genesis 8:11 And she came to him in the evening, carrying in her mouth an olive branch with green leaves. Noah then understood that the waters had ceased upon the earth.Genesis 8:11

Genesis 24:10 And he took ten camels from his lord’s herd, and he went forth, carrying with him things from all of his goods. And he set out, and continued on, to the city of Nahor, in Mesopotamia.Genesis 24:10

Genesis 37:25 And sitting down to eat bread, they saw some Ishmaelites, travelers coming from Gilead, with their camels, carrying spices, and resin, and oil of myrrh into Egypt.Genesis 37:25

Genesis 45:23 And he sent just as much money and clothing to his father, adding also ten male donkeys, with which to transport all the riches of Egypt, and as many female donkeys, carrying wheat and bread for the journey.Genesis 45:23

Genesis 50:13 And carrying him into the land of Canaan, they buried him in the double cave, which Abraham had bought along with its field, from Ephron the Hittite, as a possession for burial, opposite Mamre.Genesis 50:13

Number of the word / term Carrying in Genesis: 5

Bible passages with ‘Carrying’ in the book Exodus

Exodus 4:20 Therefore, Moses took his wife and his sons, and he placed them upon a donkey, and he returned into Egypt, carrying the staff of God in his hand.Exodus 4:20

Exodus 16:5 But on the sixth day, let them prepare what they use for carrying, and let there be double what they were accustomed to collect on a single day.”Exodus 16:5

Exodus 32:3 And the people did what he had commanded, carrying the earrings to Aaron.Exodus 32:3

Exodus 32:15 And Moses returned from the mountain, carrying the two tablets of the testimony in his hand, written on both sides,Exodus 32:15

Exodus 34:4 And so he cut out two tablets of stone, like those that were before. And rising up in the night, he ascended onto Mount Sinai, just as the Lord had instructed him, carrying with him the tablets.Exodus 34:4

Number of the word / term Carrying in Exodus: 5

Bible passages with ‘Carrying’ in the book Leviticus

Leviticus 4:5 Likewise, he shall take from the blood of the calf, carrying it into the tabernacle of the testimony,Leviticus 4:5

Number of the word / term Carrying in Leviticus: 1

Bible passages with ‘Carrying’ in the book Numbers

Numbers 4:47 from thirty years and above, until the fiftieth year, entering for the ministry of the tabernacle and carrying the burdens,Numbers 4:47

Numbers 10:21 Then the Kohathites also set out, carrying the Sanctuary. The tabernacle was carried, all the while, until they arrived at the place for setting it up.Numbers 10:21

Number of the word / term Carrying in Numbers: 2

Bible passages with ‘Carrying’ in the book Deuteronomy

Deuteronomy 1:31 And in the wilderness (as you yourselves saw), the Lord your God carried you, like a man who is accustomed to carrying his little son, along all the way that you walked, until you arrived at this place.’Deuteronomy 1:31

Number of the word / term Carrying in Deuteronomy: 1

Bible passages with ‘Carrying’ in the book Joshua

Joshua 3:3 and they began to proclaim: “When you will see the ark of the covenant of the Lord your God, and the priests of the stock of Levi carrying it, you also shall rise up and follow those who are going before you.Joshua 3:3

Joshua 3:8 Now instruct the priests, who are carrying the ark of the covenant, and say to them, ‘When you will have entered into a part of the water of the Jordan, stand still in it.’ ”Joshua 3:8

Joshua 3:13 And when the priests who are carrying the ark of the Lord, the God of the entire earth, will have placed the steps of their feet in the waters of the Jordan, the waters that are lower will run down and pass away, and those that are approaching above will stand together in a mass.”Joshua 3:13

Joshua 3:14 And the people departed from their tents, so that they might cross the Jordan. And the priests who were carrying the ark of the covenant were advancing before them.Joshua 3:14

Joshua 3:17 Then the people advanced opposite Jericho. And the priests who were carrying the ark of the covenant of the Lord were standing, fully-dressed, upon dry soil in the midst of the Jordan, and all the people passed over, through the channel that was dried up.Joshua 3:17

Joshua 4:8 Therefore, the sons of Israel did as Joshua instructed them, carrying twelve stones from the midst of the channel of the Jordan, just as the Lord had ordered him, according to the number of the sons of Israel, as far as the place where they made camp, and there they stationed them.Joshua 4:8

Joshua 4:9 Similarly, Joshua positioned another twelve stones in the middle of the channel of the Jordan, where the priests stood who were carrying the ark of the covenant; and they are there, even to the present day.Joshua 4:9

Joshua 4:10 Now the priests who were carrying the ark stood in the midst of the Jordan, until everything was accomplished which the Lord had instructed Joshua to speak to the people and which Moses had said to him. And the people hurried, and they passed over.Joshua 4:10

Joshua 4:16 “Command the priests who are carrying the ark of the covenant to ascend from the Jordan.”Joshua 4:16

Joshua 4:18 And when those who were carrying the ark of the covenant of the Lord had ascended, and they began to step on dry soil, the waters returned to their channel, and they flowed as they usually did before.Joshua 4:18

Joshua 8:33 Then all the people, and those greater by birth, and the commanders and judges were standing on both sides of the ark, in the sight of the priests who were carrying the ark of the covenant of the Lord, with both the new arrival and the native born, one half part of them beside Mount Gerizim, and one half beside Mount Ebal, just as Moses, the servant of the Lord, had instructed. And first, certainly, he blessed the people of Israel.Joshua 8:33

Joshua 9:21 But though they live, let them serve the entire multitude by cutting wood and carrying water.” And while they were discussing these things,Joshua 9:21

Joshua 9:27 And he decreed on that day, that they would be in the ministry of all the people and of the altar of the Lord, cutting wood and carrying water, even until this present time, in the place which the Lord had chosen.Joshua 9:27

Number of the word / term Carrying in Joshua: 13

Bible passages with ‘Carrying’ in the book Judges

Judges 6:18 And may you not withdraw from here, until I return to you, carrying a sacrifice and offering it to you.” And he responded, “I will wait for your return.”Judges 6:18

Judges 7:25 And having apprehended two men of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb, they put Oreb to death at the Rock of Oreb, and truly, Zeeb, at the Winepress of Zeeb. And they pursued Midian, carrying the heads of Oreb and Zeeb to Gideon, across the waters of the Jordan.Judges 7:25

Judges 9:48 ascended to mount Zalmon, with all his people. And taking an axe, he cut down the branch of a tree. And laying it on his shoulder, and carrying it, he said to his companions, “What you see me do, you must do quickly.”Judges 9:48

Judges 15:5 And setting these on fire, he released them, so that they might rush from place to place. And immediately they went into the grain fields of the Philistines, setting these on fire, both the grain that was already bound for carrying, and what was still standing on the stalk. These were completely burned up, so much so that the flame also consumed even the vineyards and the olive groves.Judges 15:5

Judges 19:10 His son-in-law was not willing to agree to his words. Instead, he immediately continued on, and he arrived opposite Jebus, which by another name is called Jerusalem, leading with him two donkeys carrying burdens, and his mate.Judges 19:10

Number of the word / term Carrying in Judges: 5

Bible passages with ‘Carrying’ in the book Ruth

Ruth 3:15 And again he said, “Spread your mantle that covers you, and hold it with both hands.” As she extended it and held it, he measured six measures of barley and placed it upon her. Carrying it, she went into the city.Ruth 3:15

Ruth 4:16 And taking up the boy, Naomi placed him on her bosom, and she took on the duties of carrying him and nursing him.Ruth 4:16

Number of the word / term Carrying in Ruth: 2

Bible passages with ‘Carrying’ in the book 1 Samuel

1 Samuel 5:9 And as they were carrying it around, the hand of the Lord fell upon every single city with an exceedingly great slaughter. And he struck down the men of each and every city, from the small even to the great. And cysts were festering at their buttocks. And the Gathites took counsel, and they made for themselves seat covers from pelts.1 Samuel 5:9

1 Samuel 10:3 And when you will have departed from there, and will have traveled farther, and will have arrived at the oak of Tabor, in that place three men, who are going up to God at Bethel, will find you. One will be bringing three young goats, and another three loaves of bread, and another will be carrying a bottle of wine.1 Samuel 10:3

Number of the word / term Carrying in 1 Samuel: 2

Bible passages with ‘Carrying’ in the book 2 Samuel

2 Samuel 6:13 And when those who were carrying the ark of the Lord had traveled six steps, he immolated an ox and a ram.2 Samuel 6:13

2 Samuel 15:24 Now Zadok the priest also went, and all the Levites went with him, carrying the ark of the covenant of God. And they set down the ark of God. And Abiathar went up, until all the people who had departed from the city had gone by.2 Samuel 15:24

Number of the word / term Carrying in 2 Samuel: 2

Bible passages with ‘Carrying’ in the book 1 Kings

1 Kings 5:15 And Solomon had seventy thousand of those who were carrying burdens, and eighty thousand of those who cut stones from the mountain,1 Kings 5:15

1 Kings 10:2 And entering into Jerusalem with a great retinue, and with riches, and with camels carrying aromatics, and with an exceedingly great quantity of gold and precious stones, she went to king Solomon. And she spoke to him all that she held in her heart.1 Kings 10:2

Number of the word / term Carrying in 1 Kings: 2

Bible passages with ‘Carrying’ in the book 2 Kings

2 Kings 4:42 Now a certain man arrived from Baal-Shalishah, carrying, for the man of God, bread from the first-fruits, twenty loaves of barley, and new grain in his satchel. But he said, “Give it to the people, so that they may eat.”2 Kings 4:42

2 Kings 7:8 And so, when these lepers had arrived at the beginning of the camp, they entered one tent, and they ate and drank. And they took from there silver, and gold, and clothing. And they went away and hid it. And they returned again to another tent, and similarly, carrying away from there, they hid it.2 Kings 7:8

Number of the word / term Carrying in 2 Kings: 2

Bible passages with ‘Carrying’ in the book 1 Chronicles

1 Chronicles 5:18 the sons of Reuben, and of Gad, and the one half tribe of Manasseh, men of war, carrying shields and swords, and bending the bow, and trained for battle, forty-four thousand and seven hundred sixty, advancing to the fight.1 Chronicles 5:18

1 Chronicles 12:24 the sons of Judah, carrying shield and spear, six thousand eight hundred, equipped for battle;1 Chronicles 12:24

1 Chronicles 15:26 And when God had assisted the Levites, who were carrying the ark of the covenant of the Lord, they immolated seven bulls and seven rams.1 Chronicles 15:26

1 Chronicles 15:27 Now David was clothed with a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who were carrying the ark, and the singers, and Chenaniah, the leader of the prophecy among the singers. But David was also clothed with a linen ephod.1 Chronicles 15:27

Number of the word / term Carrying in 1 Chronicles: 4

Bible passages with ‘Carrying’ in the book 2 Chronicles

2 Chronicles 9:1 Also, when the queen of Sheba had heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to Jerusalem, with great riches and with camels which were carrying aromatics, and very much gold, and precious gems, so that she might test him with enigmas. And when she had approached Solomon, she spoke to him all that was in her heart.2 Chronicles 9:1

2 Chronicles 14:8 Now Asa had in his army three hundred thousand men of Judah, carrying shields and spears, and truly, of Benjamin, two hundred eighty thousand men with shields and bows. All of these were very valiant men.2 Chronicles 14:8

2 Chronicles 31:6 Then too, the sons of Israel and Judah, who were living in the cities of Judah, brought tithes of oxen and sheep, and tithes of the holy things that they had vowed to the Lord their God. And carrying all these things, they made many stacks.2 Chronicles 31:6

2 Chronicles 34:13 Truly, scribes and teachers, from among the Levites who were porters, were over those who were carrying burdens for various uses.2 Chronicles 34:13

2 Chronicles 36:10 And when the course of a year had turned, king Nebuchadnezzar sent and brought him to Babylon, carrying away, at the same time, the most precious vessels of the house of the Lord. Truly, he appointed his uncle, Zedekiah, as king over Judah and Jerusalem.2 Chronicles 36:10

Number of the word / term Carrying in 2 Chronicles: 5

Bible passages with ‘Carrying’ in the book Nehemiah

Nehemiah 4:17 As for those building the wall, and carrying the burdens, and setting things in place: one of his hands was doing the work, and the other was holding a sword.Nehemiah 4:17

Nehemiah 13:15 In those days, I saw, in Judah, some who were treading the presses on the Sabbath, and who were carrying sheaves, and placing on donkeys burdens of wine, and of grapes, and of figs, and all manner of burdens, and who were bringing these into Jerusalem on the day of the Sabbath. And I contended with them, so that they would sell on a day when it was permitted to sell.Nehemiah 13:15

Number of the word / term Carrying in Nehemiah: 2

Bible passages with ‘Carrying’ in the book Esther

Esther 8:14 And so the swift couriers departed in haste, carrying through the announcement, and the king’s edict was hung up in Susa.Esther 8:14

Esther 9:18 But, as for those who were carrying out the killings in the city of Susa, they turned to killing on the thirteenth and fourteenth day of the same month. But on the fifteenth day they ceased to attack. And for that reason they established that day as sacred, with feasting and with gladness.Esther 9:18

Number of the word / term Carrying in Esther: 2

Bible passages with ‘Carrying’ in the book Job

Job 9:26 They have passed by like ships carrying fruits, just like an eagle flying to food.Job 9:26

Number of the word / term Carrying in Job: 1

Bible passages with ‘Carrying’ in the book Psalm

Psalm 101:3 I will not display any unjust thing before my eyes. I have hated those carrying out betrayals.Psalm 101:3

Psalm 126:6 When departing, they went forth and wept, sowing their seeds. But when returning, they will arrive with exultation, carrying their sheaves.Psalm 126:6

Number of the word / term Carrying in Psalm: 2

Bible passages with ‘Carrying’ in the book Isaiah

Isaiah 60:6 A multitude of camels will inundate you: the dromedaries from Midian and Ephah. All those from Sheba will arrive, carrying gold and frankincense, and announcing praise to the Lord.Isaiah 60:6

Number of the word / term Carrying in Isaiah: 1

Bible passages with ‘Carrying’ in the book Jeremiah

Jeremiah 17:26 And they will arrive from the cities of Judah and from all around Jerusalem, and from the land of Benjamin, and from the plains, and from the mountainous regions, and from the south, carrying holocausts, and victims, and sacrifices, and frankincense. And they will carry an oblation into the house of the Lord.Jeremiah 17:26

Number of the word / term Carrying in Jeremiah: 1

Bible passages with ‘Carrying’ in the book Mark

Mark 14:13 And he sent two of his disciples, and he said to them: “Go into the city. And you will meet a man carrying a pitcher of water; follow him.Mark 14:13

Number of the word / term Carrying in Mark: 1

Bible passages with ‘Carrying’ in the book Luke

Luke 5:18 And behold, some men were carrying in the bed of a man who was paralyzed. And they sought a way to bring him in, and to place him before him.Luke 5:18

Luke 22:10 And he said to them: “Behold, as you are entering into the city, a certain man will meet you, carrying a pitcher of water. Follow him to the house into which he enters.Luke 22:10

Luke 24:1 Then, on the first Sabbath, at very first light, they went to the tomb, carrying the aromatic spices that they had prepared.Luke 24:1

Number of the word / term Carrying in Luke: 3

Bible passages with ‘Carrying’ in the book John

John 19:17 And carrying his own cross, he went forth to the place which is called Calvary, but in Hebrew it is called the Place of the Skull.John 19:17

Number of the word / term Carrying in John: 1

Bible passages with ‘Carrying’ in the book Acts

Acts 5:6 And the young men rose up and removed him; and carrying him out, they buried him.Acts 5:6

Acts 5:16 But a multitude also hurried to Jerusalem from the neighboring cities, carrying the sick and those troubled by unclean spirits, who were all healed.Acts 5:16

Number of the word / term Carrying in Acts: 2

Bible passages with ‘Carrying’ in the book Romans

Romans 7:18 For I know that what is good does not live within me, that is, within my flesh. For the willingness to do good lies close to me, but the carrying out of that good, I cannot reach.Romans 7:18

Number of the word / term Carrying in Romans: 1

Bible passages with ‘Carrying’ in the book Ephesians

Ephesians 4:19 Such as these, despairing, have given themselves over to sexual immorality, carrying out every impurity with rapacity.Ephesians 4:19

Number of the word / term Carrying in Ephesians: 1

Bible passages with ‘Carrying’ in the book Hebrews

Hebrews 1:3 And since the Son is the brightness of his glory, and the figure of his substance, and is carrying all things by the Word of his virtue, thereby accomplishing a purging of sins, he sits at the right hand of Majesty on high.Hebrews 1:3

Number of the word / term ‘Carrying’ in Hebrews: 1

These texts are taken from the following version: Catholic Public Domain Version.

Number of Bible Verses found on the topic: 70

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