Definition and Context:
Crumbling refers to the process of breaking down or falling apart into smaller pieces. In a biblical context, crumbling often symbolizes decay, destruction, or the consequences of sin and disobedience. It can also represent the transient nature of earthly things compared to the eternal nature of God and His kingdom.

Biblical References:

1. Physical Decay and Judgment:
The imagery of crumbling is frequently used in the Bible to describe the physical decay that accompanies divine judgment. In Isaiah 24:19, the prophet speaks of the earth being "utterly broken down," a vivid depiction of the earth's crumbling under the weight of sin and God's righteous judgment. This serves as a reminder of the consequences of turning away from God's commandments.

2. Symbol of Human Frailty:
Crumbling can also symbolize human frailty and the impermanence of life. In Psalm 39:11 , David reflects on the brevity of life, saying, "You discipline a man with punishment for iniquity, consuming like a moth what is precious to him; surely all mankind is but a vapor." Here, the idea of crumbling is implicit in the imagery of a moth consuming, highlighting the fragile and fleeting nature of human existence.

3. Spiritual Decay:
The concept of crumbling is not limited to physical structures but extends to spiritual decay. In Ezekiel 13:14 , God declares, "I will tear down the wall you have whitewashed and bring it to the ground, so that its foundation is exposed. It will fall, and you will be destroyed within it; then you will know that I am the LORD." This passage illustrates the spiritual crumbling of false teachings and the inevitable exposure of truth.

4. Contrast with God's Eternal Nature:
The crumbling of earthly things stands in stark contrast to the eternal and unchanging nature of God. In Hebrews 1:10-12 , it is written, "In the beginning, Lord, You laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands. They will perish, but You remain; they will all wear out like a garment. You will roll them up like a robe; like a garment, they will be changed. But You remain the same, and Your years will never end." This passage emphasizes the enduring nature of God amidst the crumbling of creation.

5. Hope and Restoration:
While crumbling often signifies destruction, the Bible also offers hope for restoration. In Isaiah 61:4 , the prophet speaks of rebuilding and renewal: "They will rebuild the ancient ruins; they will restore the places long devastated; they will renew the ruined cities that have been devastated for generations." This promise of restoration points to God's redemptive power and the hope of renewal for those who turn to Him.

Theological Implications:
Crumbling serves as a powerful metaphor for the consequences of sin and the temporal nature of the world. It calls believers to focus on the eternal, to build their lives on the solid foundation of Christ, and to seek the kingdom of God, which cannot be shaken (Hebrews 12:28). The imagery of crumbling challenges Christians to examine their lives, ensuring that their faith and actions are rooted in the enduring truth of God's Word.(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Crumble.1852. doq -- a veil, curtain
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The Pilgrim Band, 1736-1743.
... They were deep in debt; their estates were running to decay; the Ronneburg walls
were crumbling to pieces, and the out-houses, farms and stables were let out ...
/.../hutton/history of the moravian church/chapter vii the pilgrim band.htm

The Lapse of Time.
... We are now nearer the grave, than when we entered this Church. Thus life
is ever crumbling away under us. What should we say to ...
/.../newman/parochial and plain sermons vol vii/sermon i the lapse of.htm

The Priest of the World and King of Men
... If old institutions are crumbling, and must still further decay ere the site for
a noble structure be cleared, yet He shall build the Temple. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture a/the priest of the world.htm

The Card Parties
... wholesome. As it was, because of his ignorance of right, he was laying
a crumbling foundation formed of evil motives and desires. ...
/.../byrum/how john became a man/chapter v the card parties.htm

The Prayer of Faith is the Only Power in the Universe to which the ...
... acquisition of temporal power, had well nigh abandoned its spiritual duties, and
its empire, which rested on spiritual foundations, was crumbling with their ...
//christianbookshelf.org/bounds/purpose in prayer/chapter v the prayer of.htm

The Machinery of the Society
... pervade the uttermost ends of the earth, to stand while kingdoms tottered and
civilizations changed, to survive fallen churches and crumbling creeds"there ...
/.../the machinery of the society.htm

The Prodigal and his Brother.
... to touch with grief. He was here to restore that which was broken down and
crumbling into decay. An enthusiastic antiquarian, standing ...
/.../robertson/sermons preached at brighton/xx the prodigal and his.htm

The Mourner's Comfort.
... Is the grave to retain in gloomy custody that immaculate frame? Is the living temple
to lie there an inglorious ruin, like other crumbling wrecks of mortality? ...
/.../macduff/memories of bethany/viii the mourners comfort.htm

What Lasts, and what Passes Away.
... as a sun, how he scattered his gold. "The fashion changeth." He is now
a crumbling bit of clay. Here is the man who made such a ...
/.../the village pulpit volume ii trinity to advent/lxii what lasts and what.htm

The Prophet --His Youth and his Call.
... descending foreground with no shelter against the hot desert winds, the village
herds straying into the wilderness, the waste and crumbling hills shimmering in ...
//christianbookshelf.org/smith/jeremiah/lecture iii the prophethis youth.htm

Crumbling (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Crumble. Multi-Version
Concordance Crumbling (1 Occurrence). Job 15:28 He has lived ...
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Crumbs (8 Occurrences)

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Memphis (8 Occurrences)
... If any traces yet exist, they are buried beneath the vast mounds of crumbling
bricks and broken pottery which meet the eye in every direction. ...
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Crumbleth (1 Occurrence)

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Short (128 Occurrences)
... the question. 10. (superl.) Breaking or crumbling readily in the mouth;
crisp; as, short pastry. 11. (superl.) Brittle. 12. (superl ...
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