The term "ebbed" is not directly found in the Bible; however, the concept of ebbing, which refers to the gradual decline or receding of something, can be metaphorically applied to various biblical themes and narratives. In Scripture, the idea of ebbing can be associated with the waning of spiritual fervor, the decline of a nation, or the diminishing of God's favor due to disobedience.

Spiritual Decline

Throughout the Bible, there are numerous instances where individuals or groups experience a spiritual decline or "ebbing" of faith. One prominent example is the nation of Israel during the period of the Judges. After the death of Joshua, the Israelites repeatedly turned away from God, leading to cycles of sin, oppression, and deliverance. Judges 2:19 states, "But when the judge died, they would turn back and act more corruptly than their fathers, following other gods to serve and worship them. They refused to give up their evil practices and stubborn ways." This pattern illustrates the ebbing of Israel's spiritual commitment and the consequences that followed.

National Decline

The ebbing of a nation's strength and prosperity is another theme found in the Bible. The decline of Israel and Judah due to their disobedience to God's commandments is a significant narrative. In 2 Kings 17:18-20 , it is recorded, "So the LORD was very angry with Israel, and He removed them from His presence. Only the tribe of Judah remained, and even Judah did not keep the commandments of the LORD their God but lived according to the customs Israel had introduced. Therefore, the LORD rejected all the descendants of Israel, afflicted them, and handed them over to plunderers, until He had banished them from His presence." This passage highlights the ebbing of God's favor and protection as a result of the nation's persistent sin.

Personal Decline

On a personal level, the Bible provides examples of individuals whose spiritual lives ebbed due to various factors. King Saul is a notable example. Initially chosen by God to be the first king of Israel, Saul's disobedience and failure to fully follow God's commands led to his decline. 1 Samuel 15:26 records Samuel's words to Saul: "I will not return with you, because you have rejected the word of the LORD, and the LORD has rejected you as king over Israel." Saul's spiritual and moral ebbing ultimately resulted in the loss of his kingship and favor with God.

Restoration and Renewal

While the concept of ebbing often carries a negative connotation, the Bible also offers hope for restoration and renewal. The ebbing of faith or favor is not necessarily permanent. Throughout Scripture, God calls His people to repentance and promises restoration to those who return to Him. In 2 Chronicles 7:14 , God declares, "And My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land." This promise underscores the possibility of reversing spiritual decline through genuine repentance and a renewed commitment to God.

In summary, while the specific term "ebbed" is not used in the Bible, the concept is woven throughout the biblical narrative, illustrating the consequences of spiritual, national, and personal decline, as well as the hope for restoration through repentance and faithfulness to God.(imp. & p. p.) of Ebb.

The Downfall, 1616-1621.
... As the tide of Protestantism ebbed and flowed in various parts of the Holy Roman
Empire, so the fortunes of the Brethren ebbed and flowed in the old home of ...
/.../hutton/history of the moravian church/chapter xiv the downfall 1616-1621.htm

Revival in the Home
... It simply means new life, in hearts where the spiritual life has ebbed"but
not a new life of self-effort or self-initiated activity. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/hession/the calvary road/chapter 6 revival in the.htm

The Disciple, -- Master, in These Days Some Learned Men and their ...
... Man has fallen from the mount of holiness and lies broken and wounded by his sins,
and by reason of those wounds his spiritual life has ebbed away and he is ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/singh/at the masters feet/section ii the disciple 2.htm

Morning Hymn
... And when the sun rose in the sky He halted on his shrivelled thigh: His natural
might had ebbed away, Vanquished in that tremendous fray. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/prudentius/the hymns of prudentius/ii morning hymn.htm

That More Might be Given and Gotten.
... the final breaking. The national tide ebbed very low twice, before it finally
ran out in the Euphrates Valley. Elijah stemmed the ...
/.../gordon/quiet talks on prayer/that more might be given.htm

Two Innumerable Series
... see.' His roused conscience and his quivering heart conceive of them as 'more than
the hairs of his head,' and so courage and confidence have ebbed away from ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture j/two innumerable series.htm

The Secret of Power
... What a commentary on such words this story affords! What has become of the disciples'
supernatural might? Has it ebbed away as suddenly as it flowed? ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture b/the secret of power.htm

Strength Profaned and Lost
... matted locks; and therefore, when he let these be shorn, he voluntarily cast away
his dependence on and consecration to God, and his strength ebbed from him. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/strength profaned and lost.htm

A Loyal Vow
... his past sin, and recognising in the rebellion of his favourite son the divine
chastisement, his early courage and buoyant daring seem to have ebbed from him ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/a loyal vow.htm

Dejection of the Apostles Immediately after Christ's Death. ...
... something must have occurred to revive, with new power, the almost effaced impression;
to bring back the flow of their faith which had so far ebbed away. ...
/.../section 295 dejection of the.htm

Ebbed (1 Occurrence)
... (imp. & pp) of Ebb. Multi-Version Concordance Ebbed (1 Occurrence). Psalms
107:5 Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted in them. (See NIV). ...
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Ebed (7 Occurrences)

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Jesus (10891 Occurrences)
... land. It was almost wholly passed in Galilee. (3.) The third was the year
of opposition, when the public favour ebbed away. His ...
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Ebb (1 Occurrence)

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