The term "wires" does not appear in the Bible, as the technology and materials associated with modern wiring were not present in biblical times. However, the concept of wires can be explored through the lens of biblical principles and the historical context of communication and craftsmanship.

Biblical Context and Symbolism

While the Bible does not mention wires explicitly, it does speak to themes of connection, communication, and craftsmanship, which can be metaphorically related to the function of wires. Wires, in a modern sense, are used to transmit electricity and information, facilitating communication and connection over distances. Similarly, the Bible emphasizes the importance of communication and connection, both with God and among people.

Communication and Connection

The Bible frequently addresses the importance of communication, both divine and human. In the Old Testament, God communicates with His people through prophets, visions, and the written word. In the New Testament, Jesus Christ is described as the Word made flesh (John 1:14), embodying the ultimate connection between God and humanity. The apostles, empowered by the Holy Spirit, spread the message of the Gospel, creating a network of believers connected by faith.

Craftsmanship and Technology

The Bible acknowledges the value of skilled craftsmanship and the use of technology for the glory of God. In Exodus 31:3-5 , God fills Bezalel with the Spirit of God, granting him wisdom, understanding, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship to construct the Tabernacle. This divine endorsement of skill and creativity can be seen as a precursor to the technological advancements that include the development of wires and electrical systems.

Metaphorical Applications

Wires, as conduits of power and information, can be seen as a metaphor for the Holy Spirit, who empowers and guides believers. In Acts 1:8 , Jesus tells His disciples, "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." Just as wires transmit power, the Holy Spirit transmits divine power and guidance to believers.

Practical Implications

In a practical sense, wires and the technology they support can be used to further the Kingdom of God. Modern communication technologies, reliant on wiring, enable the spread of the Gospel through radio, television, and the internet. These tools can be used to fulfill the Great Commission, as stated in Matthew 28:19-20 : "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you."

Conclusion

While wires are not mentioned in the Bible, their function and symbolism can be related to biblical themes of communication, connection, and the use of technology for God's purposes. Through these lenses, wires can be seen as a modern tool that aligns with the biblical mandate to spread the Gospel and connect believers worldwide.

The Preacher's Cry --Pray for Us!
... Men in the pew given to praying for the preacher, are like the poles which
hold up the wires along which the electric current runs. ...
/.../bounds/the weapon of prayer/x the preachers crypray for.htm

Yokes of Wood and Iron
... and frown down upon him. The sheep that stops inside the pasture is never
torn by the barbed wires of the fence. If you think of ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture h/yokes of wood and iron.htm

He Careth for Thee.
... It gnaws at the very vitals of the soul. A strong cable made of many fine wires
was stretched across the river and was used to tow a heavy scow back and forth. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/orr/how to live a holy life/he careth for thee.htm

The Spirit Switchboard.
... But that act has loosened the power in the house back of the switchboard out along
the wires, and perhaps lighted a whole section of the city. ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/gordon/quiet talks on prayer/the spirit switchboard.htm

Two Questions About Christianity
... Communicate to them the dynamic of the Christian life, and the power goes singing
over all the wires of life and sets its mechanism in motion, as though it ...
/.../peabody/mornings in the college chapel/lxi two questions about christianity.htm

The Conflict with Evil
... silly"such things trip us up. They are stumbling-blocks, like wires stretched
across a path in the dark. Just because we are social ...
/.../rauschenbusch/the social principles of jesus/chapter x the conflict with.htm

The October Panic.
... tell others. No prairie wild-fire ever spread so quickly as the news ran
over 'phone wires of the beginning of that run. As though ...
/.../gordon/quiet talks with world winners/the october panic.htm

"Saved. "
... Let the news go over the wires to heaven to-night from you. Let the word "Saved"
go from everyone of you, and there will be joy in heaven. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/moody/moodys anecdotes and illustrations/saved 2.htm

January 6. "The Body is not one Member, but Many" (I. Cor. xii. 14 ...
... The other part is a common little box that stands under the table, and does
nothing but supply the power through connecting wires. ...
/.../simpson/days of heaven upon earth /january 6 the body is.htm

August 14. "Touch not Mine Anointed, and do My Prophets no Harm" ...
... I would rather play with the forked lightning, or take in my hands living wires,
with their fiery current, than speak a reckless word against any servant of ...
/.../simpson/days of heaven upon earth /august 14 touch not mine.htm

Wires (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Wires (1 Occurrence). Exodus 39:3 They beat the
gold into thin plates, and cut it into wires, to work it ...
/w/wires.htm - 6k

Zither (3 Occurrences)
... It has from thirty to forty wires strung across a shallow sounding-board, which
lies horizontally on a table before the performer, who uses both hands in ...
/z/zither.htm - 7k

Network (19 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) A coalition of various organizations; a fabric of threads, cords, or wires
crossing at certain intervals, and knotted or secured at the crossings, thus ...
/n/network.htm - 14k

Jacob's (34 Occurrences)
... At the entrance of the enclosure round the well is planted in the ground one of
the wooden poles that hold the telegraph wires between Jerusalem and Haifa. ...
/j/jacob's.htm - 23k

Line (131 Occurrences)
... 38. (n.) The wire connecting one telegraphic station with another, or the whole
of a system of telegraph wires under one management and name. 39. ...
/l/line.htm - 43k

Woven (40 Occurrences)
... Exodus 39:3 They beat the gold into thin plates, and cut it into wires, to work
it in the blue, in the purple, in the scarlet, and in the fine linen, the work ...
/w/woven.htm - 19k

Wiping (4 Occurrences)

/w/wiping.htm - 7k

Winding (4 Occurrences)
... 7. (n.) A line- or ribbon-shaped material (as wire, string, or bandaging) wound
around an object; as, the windings (conducting wires) wound around the armature ...
/w/winding.htm - 8k

Leaf (20 Occurrences)
... Exodus 39:3 They beat the gold into thin plates, and cut it into wires, to work
it in the blue, in the purple, in the scarlet, and in the fine linen, the work ...
/l/leaf.htm - 16k

Flash (19 Occurrences)
... 5. (vt) To convey as by a flash; to light up, as by a sudden flame or light; as,
to flash a message along the wires; to flash conviction on the mind. ...
/f/flash.htm - 13k

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