Nave's Topical Bible: Orville J. Nave, A.M., D.D., LL.D.

CORD

• Ancient uses of
  • In casting lots Mic. 2:5
  • Fastening tents Ex. 35:18, 39:40; Isa. 54:2
  • Leading or binding animals Ps. 118:27; Hos. 11:4
  • Hitching to cart or plough Job 39:10
  • Binding prisoners Judg. 15:13
  • Measuring ground 2 Sam. 8:2; Josh. 17:14; Ps. 78:55; Amos 7:17; Zech. 2:1
  • Worn on the head as a sign of submission 1 Ki. 20:31
• FIGURATIVE
  • Of spiritual blessings Ps. 16:6
  • Of sin Pr. 5:22
  • Of life Eccl. 12:6
  • Of friendship Eccl. 4:12; Hos. 11:4
• SYMBOLICAL USES OF
  • Token in mourning 1 Ki. 20:31-33; Job 36:8
  • Signifying an inheritance Josh. 17:14