In the context of the Bible, the term "gliding" is not directly mentioned; however, the concept can be related to the movement of certain animals and the imagery used in biblical poetry and prophecy. The Bible often uses vivid descriptions of nature to convey spiritual truths and divine messages.

Biblical Imagery and Symbolism

The Bible frequently employs the imagery of birds and their flight to illustrate spiritual principles. For instance, Isaiah 40:31 states, "But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint." This passage uses the majestic flight of eagles, which includes gliding, to symbolize the strength and renewal that comes from trusting in God.

Animals and Gliding

While the Bible does not specifically mention gliding animals, it does refer to various creatures that exhibit unique forms of movement. Proverbs 30:18-19 says, "There are three things too wonderful for me, four that I cannot understand: the way of an eagle in the sky, the way of a serpent on a rock, the way of a ship in the heart of the sea, and the way of a man with a maiden." The "way of an eagle in the sky" can be understood to include the effortless gliding of an eagle, which is a marvel of creation and a testament to God's design.

Spiritual Lessons from Nature

The Bible often encourages believers to observe nature and learn from it. In Job 12:7-9 , it is written, "But ask the animals, and they will instruct you; ask the birds of the air, and they will tell you. Or speak to the earth, and it will teach you; let the fish of the sea inform you. Which of all these does not know that the hand of the LORD has done this?" The effortless gliding of birds can serve as a reminder of God's providence and the peace that comes from living in harmony with His will.

Application in Christian Life

The concept of gliding can be metaphorically applied to the Christian life as a call to live in the Spirit, allowing God's guidance to direct one's path. Galatians 5:16 advises, "So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh." Just as a bird glides smoothly through the air, Christians are encouraged to move through life with the ease and grace that comes from being led by the Holy Spirit.

In summary, while the Bible does not explicitly mention "gliding," the imagery of flight and the movement of animals provide rich metaphors for understanding spiritual truths and the believer's relationship with God.(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Glide.4252. machalaph -- a knife
... knife. From chalaph; a (sacrificial) knife (as gliding through the flesh) -- knife.
see HEBREW chalaph. 4251, 4252. machalaph. 4253 . Strong's Numbers.
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2467. choled -- weasel
... weasel. From the same as cheled; a weasel (from its gliding motion) -- weasel. see
HEBREW cheled. 2466, 2467. choled. 2468 . Strong's Numbers.
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4253. machalaphah -- a plait (of hair)
... lock. From chalaph; a ringlet of hair (as gliding over each other) -- lock. see
HEBREW chalaph. 4252, 4253. machalaphah. 4254 . Strong's Numbers.
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The Lake of Gennesaret; Or, the Sea of Galilee and Tiberias.
... "The sea of Tiberias is like the gliding waters." While the masters produce these
words, they discourse what is to be thought of those waters, where the ...
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Ode on the Installation of the Duke of Devonshire, Chancellor of ...
... Granta greets them, gliding down On by park and spire and town; Humming mills and
golden meadows, Barred with elm and poplar shadows; Giant groves, and learned ...
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A Compendious view of the Christian Life.
... But let the chin have the hair. But let not twisted locks hang far down from the
head, gliding into womanish ringlets. For an ample beard suffices for men. ...
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Genesis.
... By name; and raves, transparent in its shoals,. 75 The margin of the land of
Havilath. Next Gihon, gliding by the ??thiops,. Enriches them. ...
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Of the Truth and Its Steps, and of God.
... From all of these steps, as I have said, there is a rapid and easy gliding to a
downfall, [1636] unless the feet are firmly planted with unshaken stedfastness. ...
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All the Bells were Ringing the Angelus. ...
... and flower- wares in the town, paused in their slow trudge along the dusty road
and crossed themselves devoutly,"a bargeman, lazily gliding down the river on ...
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Lessons.
... When the vessel is gliding joyously on the calm sea, the treacherous rock may be
at hand, and, in one brief hour, it has become a shattered wreck! ...
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Through-The-Week Activities for Boys' Organized Classes
... Laws of recreation, Hiking, etc. Kite Making and Flying Gliding and Aeroplaning
Circus Stunts Sport Carnival Corn, Apple, Clam Roasts, etc. ...
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Self-Control.
... MY MOMENTS. Oh, my precious little moments, Gliding now so swiftly by;
May I each one spend for Jesus Ere I see them past me fly. ...
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Even as Things Are, if Your Thought is to Spend this Period of ...
... Count of these as your circus games, fix your eyes on the courses of the world,
the gliding seasons, reckon up the periods of time, long for the goal of the ...
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Gliding (4 Occurrences)
... n.) of Glide. Multi-Version Concordance Gliding (4 Occurrences). Job 26:13 By his
Spirit the heavens are garnished. His hand has pierced the swift serpent. ...
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Glideth (2 Occurrences)
... Song of Songs 7:9 And thy mouth like the best wine, That goeth down smoothly for
my beloved, Gliding through the lips of those that are asleep. (See JPS). ...
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Glimpse (2 Occurrences)

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Glede (1 Occurrence)
... specimens of most of these birds appear in migration, the glede is synonymous with
kite, and was given the name from glide, to emphasize a gliding motion in ...
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Flowing (123 Occurrences)
... & vb. n.) of Flow. 2. (a.) That flows or for flowing (in various sense of the verb);
gliding along smoothly; copious. 3. (a. & n.) from Flow, vi & t. ...
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Crooked (31 Occurrences)
... passage, the King James Version "piercing serpent" is changed in the Revised Version
(British and American) to "swift serpent," margin "gliding" or "fleeing ...
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Sliding (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) That slides or slips; gliding; moving smoothly.
2. (a.) Slippery; elusory. Multi-Version Concordance Sliding (1 Occurrence). ...
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Smoothly (2 Occurrences)
... Song of Songs 7:9 Your mouth like the best wine, that goes down smoothly for
my beloved, gliding through the lips of those who are asleep. ...
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Swim (8 Occurrences)
... seed. 9. (n.) The act of swimming; a gliding motion, like that of one swimming.
10. (n.) The sound, or air bladder, of a fish. 11. ...
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Slur (1 Occurrence)
... syllables. 6. (vt) To sing or perform in a smooth, gliding style; to connect
smoothly in performing, as several notes or tones. 7 ...
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