In the context of the Bible, the term "crashing" can be understood both literally and metaphorically, often symbolizing sudden destruction, divine intervention, or the overwhelming power of God. The imagery of crashing is used to convey the might and authority of God, as well as the consequences of disobedience and sin.

1. Divine Power and Judgment

The Bible frequently uses the imagery of crashing to describe the power and judgment of God. In the book of Psalms, the psalmist often speaks of God's voice as thunderous and powerful, capable of breaking the cedars and shaking the wilderness. Psalm 29:5 states, "The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars; the LORD shatters the cedars of Lebanon." This verse illustrates the crashing power of God's voice, emphasizing His supreme authority over creation.

Similarly, the prophet Isaiah uses crashing imagery to describe the judgment of God upon the nations. In Isaiah 30:30 , it is written, "And the LORD will cause His majestic voice to be heard and His arm to descend with raging anger, in a flame of consuming fire, in cloudburst, downpour, and hailstones." Here, the crashing elements of nature are depicted as instruments of divine judgment, underscoring the seriousness of God's wrath against sin.

2. The Fall of the Wicked

Crashing is also used metaphorically to describe the downfall of the wicked. Proverbs 16:18 warns, "Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall." The imagery of crashing is implicit in the sudden and inevitable collapse that follows pride and arrogance. This serves as a cautionary reminder of the consequences of turning away from God's ways.

In the New Testament, Jesus uses similar imagery in His parables. In Matthew 7:27 , He describes the fate of those who do not heed His words: "The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell—and great was its collapse." The crashing of the house symbolizes the ruin that comes from building one's life on anything other than the solid foundation of Christ's teachings.

3. God's Protection and Deliverance

Conversely, the Bible also speaks of God's protection and deliverance in the midst of crashing circumstances. In Psalm 46:1-3 , the psalmist declares, "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas, though their waters roar and foam and the mountains quake in the surge." Here, the crashing of natural elements serves to highlight God's steadfastness and the security He provides to those who trust in Him.

4. Symbol of Renewal and Restoration

In some instances, crashing can symbolize the breaking down of the old to make way for the new. The prophet Ezekiel speaks of the crashing downfall of Israel's enemies as a precursor to the restoration of God's people. Ezekiel 6:4 states, "Your altars will be demolished and your incense altars will be smashed; and I will cast down your slain before your idols." This destruction paves the way for renewal and the reestablishment of true worship.

Throughout the Bible, the concept of crashing serves as a powerful reminder of God's sovereignty, the consequences of sin, and the hope of redemption. Whether through the literal crashing of natural elements or the metaphorical crashing of human pride, the Scriptures consistently point to the ultimate authority and redemptive purposes of God.1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Crash.

2. (n.) The noise of many things falling and breaking at once.

CRASHING

krash'-ing (shebher): This word, meaning "a breach," figuratively "destruction," is translated "crashing" in Zephaniah 1:10: "a great crashing from the hills," representing the doom to fall on evil-doers in Jerusalem, as the enemy advanced against the city from the north.

7667. sheber -- a breaking, fracture, crushing, breach, crash
... crushing, breach, crash NASB Word Usage 2,172* (1), breaches (1), breakdown (1),
broken (2), brokenness (3), collapse (1), crash (1), crashing (1), crushed (1 ...
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8663. teshuah -- noise
... crying, noise, shouting, stir. From show'; a crashing or loud clamor -- crying,
noise, shouting, stir. see HEBREW show'. 8662, 8663. teshuah. 8664 . ...
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Species, or Units of Nature.
... The wonderful "machine" that Strauss talked about in connection with the "smashing"
and "crashing" that destroys parent forms did not smash the simplest forms ...
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The Memphite Empire
... knows not whence, are riven by lightning to the incessant accompaniment of thunder;
it would seem as if the heavens had broken up and were crashing down upon ...
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Discipline
... Israel would burst through them, with the strength of the wild bull crashing through
the forest. He would couch as a lion, and as a great lion. ...
/.../kingsley/discipline and other sermons/sermon i discipline.htm

Conclusion.
... If some particularly crashing misfortune comes upon us, for example, the death of
a relative, loss of goods, let us say: "Yea, Father, for so it hath seemed ...
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The Temple of Serapis (Ad 391)
... The soldier worked away manfully, and, after a while, the huge head of the idol
came crashing down, and a swarm of rats, which had long made their home in it ...
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In Sanctuary
... But great men do not fall, any more than great trees fall crashing over the forest
which they overshadow, without serious commotion; and Philip was far from ...
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The Longbeards' Saga. AD 400
... Over the swans' bath Why cry they to me? Bones should be crashing fast, Wolves should
be full-fed, Where such, mad-hearted, Swing hands in the sword-play.'. ...
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The Nativity
... The shock to Joseph of the sudden discovery, crashing in on him after he was bound
to Mary, and in what would else have been the sweet interval of love and ...
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A Last Merciful Warning
... effectual one. There is an awful lull in the storm before the last crashing
hurricane which lays every obstacle flat. 'There is ...
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And, that we May Show You More Clearly and Distinctly what is the ...
... Footnotes: [3537] Lit., "a feeling of cold.". [3538] Lit., "sound of voice
at all.". [3539] Lit., "of heaven terribly crashing.". [3540 ...
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Crashing (4 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) The noise of many things falling and breaking at once. Int. Standard Bible
Encyclopedia. CRASHING. ... Multi-Version Concordance Crashing (4 Occurrences). ...
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Crash (7 Occurrences)
... Zephaniah 1:10 In that day, says Yahweh, there will be the noise of a cry from the
fish gate, a wailing from the second quarter, and a great crashing from the ...
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Fish-gate (3 Occurrences)
... 1:10 And in that day, saith Jehovah, there shall be the noise of a cry from the
fish-gate, and a howling from the second quarter, and a great crashing from the ...
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Crashings (1 Occurrence)

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Wailing (44 Occurrences)
... Zephaniah 1:10 In that day, says Yahweh, there will be the noise of a cry from the
fish gate, a wailing from the second quarter, and a great crashing from the ...
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Wail (50 Occurrences)
... Zephaniah 1:10 In that day, says Yahweh, there will be the noise of a cry from the
fish gate, a wailing from the second quarter, and a great crashing from the ...
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Quarter (33 Occurrences)
... Zephaniah 1:10 In that day, says Yahweh, there will be the noise of a cry from the
fish gate, a wailing from the second quarter, and a great crashing from the ...
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Howling (11 Occurrences)
... to pass in that day, saith the LORD, that there shall be the noise of a cry from
the fish gate, and an howling from the second, and a great crashing from the ...
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Hark (22 Occurrences)
... 1:10 And in that day, saith Jehovah, there shall be the noise of a cry from the
fish gate, and a wailing from the second quarter, and a great crashing from the ...
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Fish (66 Occurrences)
... Zephaniah 1:10 In that day, says Yahweh, there will be the noise of a cry from the
fish gate, a wailing from the second quarter, and a great crashing from the ...
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