In the context of the Bible, the term "rolling" can be understood both literally and metaphorically, often symbolizing movement, change, or the removal of obstacles. The act of rolling is mentioned in various passages, each carrying its own significance within the narrative or teaching.

1. Literal Rolling of Stones:
One of the most notable instances of rolling in the Bible is the rolling away of the stone from the tomb of Jesus. In the Gospel of Matthew, it is recorded: "Suddenly there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, rolled away the stone, and sat on it" (Matthew 28:2). This act signifies the resurrection of Jesus, marking the triumph over death and the fulfillment of prophecy. The rolling away of the stone is a powerful symbol of divine intervention and the opening of a new covenant through Christ's resurrection.

2. Rolling as a Symbol of Judgment or Removal:
In the Old Testament, rolling can also symbolize judgment or the removal of sin. For example, in Joshua 5:9, the Lord says to Joshua, "Today I have rolled away the reproach of Egypt from you." This statement marks the end of Israel's disgrace and the beginning of a new chapter as they enter the Promised Land. The rolling away of reproach signifies God's forgiveness and the renewal of His covenant with His people.

3. Metaphorical Use in Wisdom Literature:
The Book of Proverbs uses the concept of rolling metaphorically to describe the consequences of one's actions. Proverbs 26:27 states, "Whoever digs a pit will fall into it, and he who rolls a stone will have it roll back on him" . This proverb warns of the dangers of malicious intent and the inevitable justice that befalls those who plot harm against others. The rolling stone here serves as a metaphor for the boomerang effect of evil deeds.

4. Rolling in the Psalms:
The Psalms often use vivid imagery to convey spiritual truths, and rolling is no exception. In Psalm 22:8, it is written, "He trusts in the LORD; let the LORD deliver him; let the LORD rescue him, since He delights in him" . The original Hebrew word translated as "commit" or "roll" in some versions suggests the act of rolling one's burdens onto the Lord, emphasizing trust and reliance on God's deliverance.

5. Rolling in Prophetic Literature:
In prophetic literature, rolling can depict the movement of God's judgment or the unfolding of His plans. For instance, in Isaiah 34:4, the heavens are described as being "rolled up like a scroll" , illustrating the dramatic and comprehensive nature of God's final judgment and the transformation of creation.

Throughout the Bible, the concept of rolling serves as a multifaceted symbol, representing physical actions, spiritual truths, and divine interventions. Whether it is the literal rolling away of a stone or the metaphorical rolling of burdens onto the Lord, this imagery underscores themes of change, redemption, and the sovereign work of God in the world.1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Roll.

2. (a.) Rotating on an axis, or moving along a surface by rotation; turning over and over as if on an axis or a pivot; as, a rolling wheel or ball.

3. (a.) Moving on wheels or rollers, or as if on wheels or rollers; as, a rolling chair.

4. (a.) Having gradual, rounded undulations of surface; as, a rolling country; rolling land.

ROLLING THING

rol'-ing: Isaiah 17:13, the King James Version "like a rolling thing before the whirlwind," a noncommittal translation of galgal, "revolving thing," "wheel" (Ecclesiastes 12:6). the Revised Version (British and American) "like the whirling dust before the storm" is probably right.

See CHAFF; DUST; STUBBLE.

2946. kulismos -- a rolling
... a rolling. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: kulismos Phonetic Spelling:
(koo'-lis-mah) Short Definition: rolling, wallowing Definition: a place of ...
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2947. kulio -- to roll
... wallow. Word Origin a late form of kulindo (to roll, roll along) Definition
to roll NASB Word Usage rolling around (1). wallow, roll. ...
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5055. teleo -- to bring to an end, complete, fulfill
... 5055 (from 5056 , "consummation, completion") -- properly, to complete (consummate),
ie (qualitatively) the necessary -- with the results "rolling-over" to the ...
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4535. salos -- a tossing, spec. the swell (of the sea)
... salos Phonetic Spelling: (sal'-os) Short Definition: the tossing of the sea in a
tempest Definition: the tossing of the sea in a tempest; agitation, rolling. ...
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1560. gelal -- a rolling
... 1559, 1560. gelal. 1561 . a rolling. Transliteration: gelal Phonetic Spelling:
(ghel-awl') Short Definition: huge. Word Origin (Aramaic ...
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1534. galgal -- a wheel, whirl, whirlwind
... heaven, rolling thing, wheel. By reduplication from galal; a wheel; by analogy,
a whirlwind; also dust (as whirled) -- heaven, rolling thing, wheel. ...
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5076. nadud -- a tossing (of sleeplessness)
... tossing to and fro. Passive participle of nadad; properly, tossed; abstractly, a
rolling (on the bed) -- tossing to and fro. see HEBREW nadad. 5075, 5076. ...
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1642. Gerar -- a place South of Gaza
... Gerar. Probably from garar; a rolling country; Gerar, a Philistine city -- Gerar.
see HEBREW garar. 1641, 1642. Gerar. 1643 . Strong's Numbers.
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3556. kokab -- a star
... Probably from the same as Kabbown (in the sense of rolling) or kavah (in the sense
of blazing); a star (as round or as shining); figuratively, a prince -- star ...
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6742. tselul -- a cake, round loaf
... cake. From tsalal in the sense of rolling; a (round or flattened) cake -- cake.
see HEBREW tsalal. 6741, 6742. tselul or tselil. 6743 . Strong's Numbers.
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1019. Beth Haggilgal -- "house of the Gilgal," a place in ...
... Beth-gilgal. From bayith and Gilgal with the article interposed; house of Gilgal
(or rolling); Beth-hag-Gilgal, a place in Palestine -- Beth-gilgal. ...
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6429. Pelesheth -- a territory on the S. Mediterranean coast of ...
... Palestina, Palestine, Philistia, Philistines. From palash; rolling, ie Migratory;
Pelesheth, a region of Syria -- Palestina, Palestine, Philistia, Philistines. ...
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Continued.
... charge about him. Its very structure reproduces in sound an echo of the
rolling peals reverberating among the hills. There is first ...
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What are the Clouds?
... whether they be the golden spellings of the name of God up yonder in the stars,
or whether I read, in rougher lines, his name printed on the rolling floods, or ...
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The Majestic Voice
... Such are the lofty mountains, which worship God with uncovered heads both night
and day; such are the rolling seas, too mighty to be managed by man, but held ...
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The Sands of Dee
... sand, As far as eye could see. The rolling mist came down and hid the land:
And never home came she. 'Oh! is it weed, or fish, or ...
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Of the Zeal or Jealousy which we have for Our Lord.
... A Gentleman desired a famous painter to paint him a horse running, and the painter
having presented the horse to him on its back, and as it were rolling in the ...
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But if You Depreciate the Littleness of Man, not on Account of his ...
... of providence in his writings, which were entitled Concerning Truth, like that
discourse of Celsus,"such individuals are notwithstanding worms, rolling in a ...
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Those who are Taught the Civil Laws must not Adopt the Customs of ...
... Whoever devotes himself to the study of law, uses the manner of the Gentiles, going
to the theatre, and rolling in the dust, or dressing differently to custom ...
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Confession of Sin --A Sermon with Seven Texts
... grievous, such as there was none like it in all the land of Egypt since it became
a nation." "Now," says Pharaoh, whilst the thunder is rolling through the sky ...
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A Supplementary Chapter to the Bible in Spain
... or saddled without making all the resistance in her power"was in the habit of flinging
herself down whenever she came to a sandy place, and rolling over with ...
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The Nativity
... The fruitful vineyard, and the furrowed plain,. That seems a rolling sea of
golden grain: ... Confess the God, that guides the rolling year; ...
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Rolling (32 Occurrences)
... 2. (a.) Rotating on an axis, or moving along a surface by rotation; turning over
and over as if on an axis or a pivot; as, a rolling wheel or ball. ...
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Wheel (20 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary (Hebrews galgal; rendered "wheel" in Psalm 83:13, and
"a rolling thing" in Isaiah 17:13; RV in both, "whirling dust"). ...
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Roll (57 Occurrences)
... 4. (n.) To drive or impel forward with an easy motion, as of rolling; as, a river
rolls its waters to the ocean. 5. (n.) To utter copiously, esp. ...
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Thing (4185 Occurrences)
... The poor man had evil things: sickness, nakedness, hunger. The scene changes
after death (Luke 16:25). David Roberts Dungan. ROLLING THING. ...
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Bursting (22 Occurrences)
... (BBE). Jeremiah 23:19 See, the storm-wind of the Lord, even the heat of his wrath,
has gone out, a rolling storm, bursting on the heads of the evil-doers. (BBE) ...
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Storm-wind (19 Occurrences)
... (BBE). Jeremiah 23:19 See, the storm-wind of the Lord, even the heat of his wrath,
has gone out, a rolling storm, bursting on the heads of the evil-doers. (BBE) ...
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Storm (62 Occurrences)
... And he, when he was awake, gave orders to the wind and the rolling waves,
and the storm came to an end, and all was calm. (BBE NIV). ...
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Rolled (38 Occurrences)
... 2 Kings 2:8 Then Elijah took off his robe, and, rolling it up, gave the water a
blow with it, and the waters were parted, flowing back this way and that, so ...
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Cries (116 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 6:26 O daughter of my people, put on haircloth, rolling yourself in the
dust: give yourself to sorrow, as for an only son, with most bitter cries of ...
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Violent (151 Occurrences)
... (DBY). Mark 9:20 And they took him to him: and when he saw him, the spirit in him
straight away became violent; and he went down on the earth, rolling about and ...
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