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‘Holding’ in the Bible – All 48 Bible verses / Bible passages

Here you will find all biblical passages where / in which the word (or term) ‘Holding’ 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 ‘Holding’ occurs 48 times in the Bible. Below you will find all matching biblical passages divided according to the corresponding book.

Bible passages with ‘Holding’ in the book Genesis

Genesis 43:26 And so Joseph entered his house, and they offered him the gifts, holding them in their hands. And they reverenced prone on the ground.Genesis 43:26

Number of the word / term Holding in Genesis: 1

Bible passages with ‘Holding’ in the book Exodus

Exodus 8:17 And they did so. And Aaron extended his hand, holding the staff, and he struck the dust of the earth, and there came stinging insects upon men and upon beasts. All the dust of the earth was turned into stinging insects through all the land of Egypt.Exodus 8:17

Exodus 12:11 Now you shall consume it in this way: You shall gird your waist, and you shall have shoes on your feet, holding staves in your hands, and you shall consume it in haste. For it is the Passover (that is, the Crossing) of the Lord.Exodus 12:11

Exodus 17:9 And Moses said to Joshua: “Choose men. And when you go out, fight against Amalek. Tomorrow, I will stand at the top of the hill, holding the staff of God in my hand.”Exodus 17:9

Exodus 38:14 of which, there were fifteen cubits, among three columns with their bases, holding up one side,Exodus 38:14

Number of the word / term Holding in Exodus: 4

Bible passages with ‘Holding’ in the book Leviticus

Leviticus 20:4 But if the people of the land, having been neglectful and holding little regard for my authority, release the man who has given from his seed to Moloch, and they are not willing to kill him,Leviticus 20:4

Number of the word / term Holding in Leviticus: 1

Bible passages with ‘Holding’ in the book Numbers

Numbers 3:38 Moses and Aaron, with their sons, shall make camp before the tabernacle of the covenant, that is, on the east side, holding the custody of the Sanctuary in the midst of the sons of Israel. Whatever foreigner approaches it shall die.Numbers 3:38

Numbers 22:7 And the elders of Moab, and those greater by birth of Midian, continued on, holding the price of divination in their hands. And when they had come to Balaam, and had explained to him all the words of Balak,Numbers 22:7

Number of the word / term Holding in Numbers: 2

Bible passages with ‘Holding’ in the book Joshua

Joshua 5:13 And when Joshua was in the field of the city of Jericho, he lifted up his eyes, and he saw a man standing opposite him, holding a drawn sword. And he went to him and said, “Are you one of ours, or one of our adversaries?”Joshua 5:13

Number of the word / term Holding in Joshua: 1

Bible passages with ‘Holding’ in the book Judges

Judges 6:21 the Angel of the Lord extended the end of a staff, which he was holding in his hand, and he touched the flesh and the unleavened loaves. And a fire ascended from the rock, and it consumed the flesh and the unleavened loaves. Then the Angel of the Lord vanished from his sight.Judges 6:21

Judges 16:29 And taking hold of both the pillars, on which the house rested, and holding one with his right hand and the other with his left,Judges 16:29

Number of the word / term Holding in Judges: 2

Bible passages with ‘Holding’ in the book 1 Samuel

1 Samuel 14:27 But Jonathan had not heard that his father had bound the people to an oath. And so he extended the top of the staff that he was holding in his hand, and he dipped it in a honeycomb. And he turned his hand to his mouth, and his eyes were brightened.1 Samuel 14:27

1 Samuel 19:9 And the evil spirit from the Lord came to Saul, who was sitting in his house and holding a lance. And David was playing music with his hand.1 Samuel 19:9

1 Samuel 22:6 And Saul heard that David, and the men who were with him, had been seen. Now while Saul was staying in Gibeah, and while he was in the forest that is in Ramah, holding a spear in his hand, with all his servants standing around him,1 Samuel 22:6

1 Samuel 25:36 Then Abigail went to Nabal. And behold, he was holding a feast for himself in his house, like the feast of a king. And the heart of Nabal was cheerful. For he was greatly inebriated. And she did not reveal a word to him, small or great, until morning.1 Samuel 25:36

Number of the word / term Holding in 1 Samuel: 4

Bible passages with ‘Holding’ in the book 1 Kings

1 Kings 10:19 The throne had six steps, and the summit of the throne was rounded in the back section. And there were two hands, on one side and the other, holding the seat. And two lions were standing beside each hand,1 Kings 10:19

Number of the word / term Holding in 1 Kings: 1

Bible passages with ‘Holding’ in the book 2 Kings

2 Kings 16:17 Then king Ahaz took away the engraved bases, and the basin that was upon them. And he took down the sea from the bronze oxen, which were holding it up. And he positioned it upon a layer of pavement stone.2 Kings 16:17

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

Bible passages with ‘Holding’ in the book 1 Chronicles

1 Chronicles 11:23 And he struck down an Egyptian man, whose stature was five cubits, and who had a spear like a weaver’s beam. And yet he descended to him with a staff. And he seized the spear that he was holding in his hand. And he killed him with his own spear.1 Chronicles 11:23

Number of the word / term Holding in 1 Chronicles: 1

Bible passages with ‘Holding’ in the book 2 Chronicles

2 Chronicles 17:17 Following him, there was Eliada, who was experienced in battle; and with him were two hundred thousand, holding bow and shield.2 Chronicles 17:17

2 Chronicles 23:10 And he positioned all the people, holding short swords, from the right part of the temple to the left part of the temple, before the altar and the temple, all around the king.2 Chronicles 23:10

2 Chronicles 26:19 And Uzziah, having become angry, while holding in his hand the censer so that he might burn incense, threatened the priests. And immediately a leprosy arose on his forehead, in the sight of the priests, in the house of the Lord, at the altar of incense.2 Chronicles 26:19

2 Chronicles 29:26 And the Levites stood, holding the musical instruments of David, and the priests held the trumpets.2 Chronicles 29:26

2 Chronicles 29:28 Then the entire crowd was adoring, and the singers and those who were holding the trumpeters were exercising their office, until the holocaust was completed.2 Chronicles 29:28

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

Bible passages with ‘Holding’ 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

Number of the word / term Holding in Nehemiah: 1

Bible passages with ‘Holding’ in the book Song

Song of Solomon 3:8 all holding swords and well-trained in warfare, each one’s weapon upon his thigh, because of fears in the night.Song of Solomon 3:8

Number of the word / term Holding in Song: 1

Bible passages with ‘Holding’ in the book Jeremiah

Jeremiah 50:33 Thus says the Lord of hosts: “The sons of Israel and the sons of Judah have endured calumny together. All who have seized them are holding them and refusing to release them.Jeremiah 50:33

Number of the word / term Holding in Jeremiah: 1

Bible passages with ‘Holding’ in the book Amos

Amos 2:15 And one holding the bow will not stand firm, and the swift of foot will not be saved, and the rider on the horse will not save his life.Amos 2:15

Number of the word / term Holding in Amos: 1

Bible passages with ‘Holding’ in the book Matthew

Matthew 26:7 a woman drew near to him, holding an alabaster box of precious ointment, and she poured it over his head while he was reclining at table.Matthew 26:7

Matthew 26:57 But those who were holding Jesus led him to Caiaphas, the high priest, where the scribes and the elders had joined together.Matthew 26:57

Number of the word / term Holding in Matthew: 2

Bible passages with ‘Holding’ in the book Mark

Mark 7:3 For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, do not eat without repeatedly washing their hands, holding to the tradition of the elders.Mark 7:3

Number of the word / term Holding in Mark: 1

Bible passages with ‘Holding’ in the book Luke

Luke 22:63 And the men who were holding him ridiculed him and beat him.Luke 22:63

Number of the word / term Holding in Luke: 1

Bible passages with ‘Holding’ in the book Acts

Acts 2:47 praising God greatly, and holding favor with all the people. And every day, the Lord increased those who were being saved among them.Acts 2:47

Number of the word / term Holding in Acts: 1

Bible passages with ‘Holding’ in the book Philippians

Philippians 2:2 complete my joy by having the same understanding, holding to the same charity, being of one mind, with the same sentiment.Philippians 2:2

Number of the word / term Holding in Philippians: 1

Bible passages with ‘Holding’ in the book Colossians

Colossians 2:19 and not holding up the head, with which the whole body, by its underlying joints and ligaments, is joined together and grows with an increase that is of God.Colossians 2:19

Number of the word / term Holding in Colossians: 1

Bible passages with ‘Holding’ in the book 1 Timothy

1 Timothy 4:8 For the exercise of the body is somewhat useful. But piety is useful in all things, holding the promise of life, in the present and in the future.1 Timothy 4:8

Number of the word / term Holding in 1 Timothy: 1

Bible passages with ‘Holding’ in the book Revelation

Revelation 6:2 And I saw, and behold, a white horse. And he who was sitting upon it was holding a bow, and a crown was given to him, and he went forth conquering, so that he might prevail.Revelation 6:2

Revelation 6:5 And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third living creature saying: “Draw near and see.” And behold, a black horse. And he who was sitting upon it was holding a balance in his hand.Revelation 6:5

Revelation 7:1 After these things, I saw four Angels standing above the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, so that they would not blow upon the earth, nor upon the sea, nor upon any tree.Revelation 7:1

Revelation 8:3 And another Angel approached, and he stood before the altar, holding a golden censer. And much incense was given to him, so that he might offer upon the golden altar, which is before the throne of God, the prayers of all the saints.Revelation 8:3

Revelation 12:12 Because of this, rejoice, O heavens, and all who dwell within it. Woe to the earth and to the sea! For the devil has descended to you, holding great anger, knowing that he has little time.”Revelation 12:12

Revelation 14:6 And I saw another Angel, flying through the midst of heaven, holding the eternal Gospel, so as to evangelize those sitting upon the earth and those of every nation and tribe and language and people,Revelation 14:6

Revelation 15:1 And I saw another sign in heaven, great and wondrous: seven Angels, holding the seven last afflictions. For with them, the wrath of God is completed.Revelation 15:1

Revelation 15:2 And I saw something like a sea of glass mixed with fire. And those who had overcome the beast and his image and the number of his name, were standing upon the sea of glass, holding the harps of God,Revelation 15:2

Revelation 15:6 And the seven Angels went forth from the temple, holding the seven afflictions, clothed with clean white linen, and girded around the chest with wide golden belts.Revelation 15:6

Revelation 17:4 And the woman was clothed all around with purple and scarlet, and adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls, holding a golden cup in her hand, filled with the abomination and with the filth of her fornication.Revelation 17:4

Revelation 20:1 And I saw an Angel, descending from heaven, holding in his hand the key of the abyss and a great chain.Revelation 20:1

Revelation 21:9 And one of the seven Angels, those holding the bowls filled with the seven last afflictions, approached and spoke with me, saying: “Come, and I will show you the bride, the wife of the Lamb.”Revelation 21:9

Revelation 21:15 And he who was speaking with me was holding a golden measuring reed, in order to measure the City, and its gates and wall.Revelation 21:15

Number of the word / term ‘Holding’ in Revelation: 13

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

Number of Bible Verses found on the topic: 48

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