Definition and Usage:
The term "ply" generally refers to the act of bending, folding, or layering materials. In a biblical context, "ply" is not directly mentioned in the scriptures; however, the concept can be related to various activities and practices described in the Bible, such as weaving, crafting, and construction. These activities often involved the use of multiple layers or strands, akin to the modern understanding of "ply."

Biblical Context:
While the specific term "ply" does not appear in the Bible, the concept is evident in the craftsmanship and construction techniques described in various passages. For example, the construction of the Tabernacle and the Temple involved intricate work with fabrics and materials that required layering and folding.

Weaving and Craftsmanship:
In Exodus, the construction of the Tabernacle involved skilled artisans who worked with various materials, including fabrics that would have been layered or plied. Exodus 35:35 states, "He has filled them with skill to do all kinds of work as engravers, designers, embroiderers in blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and fine linen, and as weavers—all of them skilled workers and designers." The mention of yarn and fine linen suggests the use of multiple strands, akin to the concept of ply in weaving.

Construction of the Temple:
The building of Solomon's Temple also involved the use of layered materials. In 1 Kings 6:15 , it is described, "He lined the interior walls with cedar boards, paneling them from the floor of the temple to the ceiling, and he covered the floor of the temple with planks of juniper." The use of cedar boards and planks indicates a method of construction that involved layering materials for structural and aesthetic purposes.

Symbolic Interpretations:
The concept of ply can also be seen symbolically in the Bible, representing strength, unity, and complexity. Ecclesiastes 4:12 states, "Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken." This verse highlights the strength that comes from multiple strands being woven together, a principle that can be applied to relationships, communities, and faith.

Applications in Daily Life:
The biblical principles related to ply can be applied to modern Christian life by emphasizing the importance of unity and cooperation. Just as multiple strands create a stronger cord, believers are encouraged to work together in harmony, supporting one another in faith and practice. The concept of ply serves as a reminder of the strength found in unity and the beauty of diverse elements coming together to form a cohesive whole.1. (v. t.) To bend.

2. (v. t.) To lay on closely, or in folds; to work upon steadily, or with repeated acts; to press upon; to urge importunately; as, to ply one with questions, with solicitations, or with drink.

3. (v. t.) To employ diligently; to use steadily.

4. (v. t.) To practice or perform with diligence; to work at.

5. (v. i.) To bend; to yield.

6. (v. i.) To act, go, or work diligently and steadily; especially, to do something by repeated actions; to go back and forth; as, a steamer plies between certain ports.

7. (v. i.) To work to windward; to beat.

8. (n.) A fold; a plait; a turn or twist, as of a cord.

9. (v.) Bent; turn; direction; bias.

Of Christ's Ascension into Heaven.
... The Gentiles, however, for the most part, set themselves diligently to ply us with
the arguments of the philosophers, to the effect of affirming that there ...
/.../a treatise on faith and the creed /chapter 6 of christs ascension into.htm

Book v. --General Reply to Sundry of Marcion's Heresies.
... Why seek so late? If not his own, why rob. 45 Bandit-like? and why ply with words
unknown. So oft throughout Law's rein a People still. Lingering 'neath the Law ...
/.../book v general reply to sundry.htm

But one Sometimes Comes to a Case of this Kind...
... at the first thou confess that thou know where he is, but will not tell, haply the
inquisitor may be diverted from that place, and begin now to ply thee that ...
//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/on lying/section 24 but one sometimes.htm

The Praetorian and the Apostle
... But yesterday I smil'd or frown'd To watch thy audience, soon and late, With scroll
and style embattl'd round In barbarous accents ply debate; While this would ...
/.../moule/philippian studies/the praetorian and the apostle.htm

Morning Hymn
... These are the gains I hold in view And these the arts that I:pursue: These
are the offices I ply When the bright sun mounts up the sky. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/prudentius/the hymns of prudentius/ii morning hymn.htm

John Flavel
... large parish. The period, however, was brief during which he was allowed
to ply such a free and unfettered ministry. Ejected by ...
//christianbookshelf.org/flavel/on keeping the heart/john flavel.htm

Voyage to Benares.
... The result is that the steamers for the north-west (we believe none ply now) had
to make a great detour, to go down the Hoogly to Saugor Island, and then to ...
/.../life and work in benares and kumaon 1839-1877/chapter ii voyage to benares.htm

The Practical Side of Religion
... the busy street that is trodden by a multitude, where flows the constant stream
of traffic; and there, amid the noise and dust and hurry, they ply their trade ...
/.../naylor/heart talks/talk thirty-five the practical side.htm

The Judgment on the City
... splendid oratory did, indeed, command their attention, and they listened to him
so intently that the pickpockets and cutpurses were able to ply their busy ...
/.../chapter vii the judgment on.htm

Journey to Evora
... in crossing the Tagus, at about four o'clock, but on reaching the river's side opposite
Aldea Gallega, between which place and Lisbon they ply, I found that ...
//christianbookshelf.org/borrow/letters of george borrow/journey to evora.htm

Ply (3 Occurrences)
... 2. (vt) To lay on closely, or in folds; to work upon steadily, or with repeated
acts; to press upon; to urge importunately; as, to ply one with questions, with ...
/p/ply.htm - 8k

Apply (19 Occurrences)
... 6. (vt) To betake; to address; to refer; -- used reflexively. 7. (vt) To busy; to
keep at work; to ply. 8. (vt) To visit. ... 11. (vi) To ply; to move. 12. ...
/a/apply.htm - 13k

Urge (34 Occurrences)
... 2. (vt) To press the mind or will of; to ply with motives, arguments, persuasion,
or importunity. 3. (vt) To provoke; to exasperate. ...
/u/urge.htm - 15k

Lash (2 Occurrences)
... severity; as, to lash vice. 11. (vi) To ply the whip; to strike; to utter
censure or sarcastic language. 12. (n.) To bind with a ...
/l/lash.htm - 8k

Word (8118 Occurrences)
... (vt) To express in words; to phrase. 11. (vt) To ply with words; also, to cause
to be by the use of a word or words. 12. (vt) To flatter with words; to cajole. ...
/w/word.htm - 16k

Travel (25 Occurrences)
... because in one short hour all this great wealth has been laid waste!' And every
shipmaster and every passenger by sea and the crews and all who ply their trade ...
/t/travel.htm - 14k

Run (147 Occurrences)
... contrary. 20. (v.) To go back and forth from place to place; to ply; as,
the stage runs between the hotel and the station. 21. (v ...
/r/run.htm - 43k

Enforce (1 Occurrence)
... 6. (vt) To urge; to ply hard; to lay much stress upon. 7. (vi) To attempt by force.
8. (vi) To prove; to evince. 9. (vi) To strengthen; to grow strong. 10. ...
/e/enforce.htm - 7k

Dram
... poison. 4. (n.) A Persian daric. 5. (vi & t.) To drink drams; to ply with
drams. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. DRACHMA; DRAM. ...
/d/dram.htm - 8k

Press (57 Occurrences)
... on an audience. 12. (v.) To drive with violence; to hurry; to urge on;
to ply hard; as, to press a horse in a race. 13. (vi) To ...
/p/press.htm - 46k

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