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The term "swirled" is not directly found in the text of the Bible; however, the concept of swirling or being swirled can be related to various biblical themes and narratives that involve movement, chaos, or divine intervention. In Scripture, swirling can symbolize the presence and power of God, the tumult of human emotions, or the chaos of the natural world.

Divine Presence and Power

In the Bible, the presence of God is often associated with powerful natural phenomena, which can include swirling winds or storms. For instance, in the book of Job, God speaks to Job out of a whirlwind, demonstrating His supreme power and authority over creation: "Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind and said" (Job 38:1). This whirlwind signifies God's majestic and awe-inspiring presence, a common motif in biblical literature where natural elements are used to convey divine messages.

Human Emotions and Spiritual Turmoil

The imagery of swirling can also be applied metaphorically to describe the inner turmoil and emotional upheaval experienced by individuals in the Bible. The Psalms, for example, often express the psalmist's feelings of being overwhelmed by life's challenges, akin to being caught in a swirling storm. Psalm 55:8 states, "I would hurry to my shelter far from this raging tempest." Here, the tempest can be seen as a metaphor for the emotional and spiritual distress faced by the psalmist, seeking refuge in God's protection.

Natural Chaos and Judgment

Swirling can also be associated with the chaos of the natural world, often depicted as a form of divine judgment or a precursor to significant events. In the prophetic literature, such as the book of Isaiah, the imagery of swirling winds and storms is used to describe God's judgment upon nations: "Behold, the storm of the LORD! Wrath has gone forth, a whirling tempest; it will swirl down on the heads of the wicked" (Jeremiah 23:19). This passage illustrates how swirling elements are employed to convey the severity and inevitability of divine judgment.

Symbolism in Apocalyptic Literature

In apocalyptic literature, swirling imagery can symbolize the upheaval and transformation associated with the end times. The book of Revelation, while not explicitly using the term "swirled," contains vivid descriptions of cosmic disturbances and divine interventions that can be interpreted as swirling events. These serve to highlight the dramatic changes and the ultimate triumph of God's kingdom.

Conclusion

While the specific term "swirled" is not present in the biblical text, the concept is richly embedded in the themes of divine presence, human emotion, natural chaos, and apocalyptic transformation. Through these narratives, the Bible conveys the power and majesty of God, the depth of human experience, and the unfolding of divine purposes in history.
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October.
... spotting the grass below. The river swirled along, glassy no more, but dingy
gray with autumn rains and rotting leaves. All beyond the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/kingsley/daily thoughts /october.htm

Acts of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian.
... And when he had come, John put water into the cup, and swirled it round,
and gave it with all the dregs to the condemned criminal. ...
/.../acts of the holy apostle.htm

Diamond Woke Very Early in the Morning, and Thought what a Curious ...
... Her grassy robe swept and swirled about her steps, and wherever it passed over withered
leaves, they went fleeing and whirling in spirals, and running on their ...
/.../macdonald/at the back of the north wind/chapter 3 diamond woke very.htm

'All Things are Yours'
... courses will fight against' us; and Sisera, lying stiff and stark, with Jael's
tent-peg through his temples, and the swollen corpses being swirled down to the ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/all things are yours.htm

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For the waves of death surrounded me. The floods of ungodliness made me afraid. ...
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Swirled (2 Occurrences)

2 Samuel 22:5
For the waves of death surrounded me. The floods of ungodliness made me afraid.
(See NIV)

Jonah 2:3
For you threw me into the depths, in the heart of the seas. The flood was all around me. All your waves and your billows passed over me.
(See NIV)

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