The term "collapsed" is not directly used in the Berean Standard Bible , but the concept of collapse, whether physical, spiritual, or moral, is present throughout the biblical narrative. The idea of collapse often signifies a fall from strength, stability, or righteousness, and serves as a warning or a consequence of disobedience to God's commandments.

Physical Collapse

One of the most vivid examples of physical collapse in the Bible is the fall of the walls of Jericho. In Joshua 6:20 , it is recorded: "So when the rams’ horns sounded, the people shouted. And when they heard the blast of the horn, the people gave a great shout, and the wall collapsed. Then all the people charged straight into the city and captured it." This event demonstrates God's power and the fulfillment of His promises when His people act in faith and obedience.

Another instance is the collapse of Samson under the weight of the Philistine temple. In Judges 16:30 , Samson prays, "Let me die with the Philistines." He then pushes with all his might, and the temple collapses on the rulers and all the people in it. This act of strength, granted by God, leads to the destruction of Israel's enemies, even as it results in Samson's own death.

Spiritual Collapse

Spiritual collapse is often depicted as a turning away from God and His commandments, leading to dire consequences. The account of King Saul illustrates this theme. Saul's disobedience and failure to fully carry out God's commands lead to his spiritual downfall and the loss of his kingdom. In 1 Samuel 15:26 , Samuel tells Saul, "I will not return with you, because you have rejected the word of the LORD, and the LORD has rejected you as king over Israel."

The collapse of Israel and Judah, resulting in exile, is another profound example. Due to persistent idolatry and rebellion against God, both kingdoms eventually fall. In 2 Kings 17:18-20 , it is written, "So the LORD was very angry with Israel, and He removed them from His presence. Only the tribe of Judah remained, and even Judah did not keep the commandments of the LORD their God, but lived according to the customs Israel had introduced."

Moral Collapse

Moral collapse is evident in the narrative of Sodom and Gomorrah. The cities' rampant sinfulness leads to their destruction. Genesis 19:24-25 states, "Then the LORD rained down sulfur and fire on Sodom and Gomorrah—from the LORD out of the heavens. Thus He overthrew those cities and the entire plain, destroying all the inhabitants of the cities and everything growing on the ground." This serves as a stark warning against moral decay and the consequences of living in opposition to God's righteousness.

Restoration and Hope

Despite the theme of collapse, the Bible also offers hope for restoration. The account of the prodigal son in Luke 15:11-32 illustrates a personal collapse and subsequent restoration. After squandering his inheritance, the son returns to his father, who welcomes him back with open arms. This parable highlights God's readiness to forgive and restore those who repent and return to Him.

In the prophetic books, God promises to restore Israel after their collapse and exile. Jeremiah 31:4 declares, "Again I will build you, and you will be rebuilt, O Virgin Israel. Again you will take up your tambourines and go out in joyful dancing." This promise of restoration underscores God's enduring faithfulness and mercy.

The concept of collapse in the Bible serves as a powerful reminder of the consequences of disobedience and the hope of redemption through repentance and faith in God.(imp. & p. p.) of Collapse.4844b. sumpipto -- to fall together
... 4844a, 4844b. sumpipto. 4845 . to fall together. Transliteration: sumpipto
Short Definition: collapsed. Word Origin from sun and ...
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... down, crouch NASB Word Usage been humbled (1), bow down (1), bowed down (3), bowing
(1), bows down (1), bring down (1), brought low (1), collapsed (1), crouch ...
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The Task of Modern Idealists Indeed is Made Much Too Easy for them ...
... Precisely because the Commune collapsed as a rebellion we cannot say that it collapsed
as a system. But such outbursts were brief or incidental. ...
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Carey's Last Days
... the year 1833 had hardly opened when first the house of Alexander and Co., then
that of Mackintosh and Co., and then the three others, collapsed without warning ...
/.../smith/the life of william carey/chapter xvi careys last days.htm

The Return of the Holy Family from Egypt
... He had been joined there by the heathen priest who had taken the Holy Family's part
when the idols collapsed in the little town near Heliopolis. ...
/.../emmerich/the life of the blessed virgin mary/xvii the return of the.htm

The Man and the Book.
... of national religion which the world has seen, but only and exclusively
national"and he was still comparatively young when that system collapsed for the ...
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The Prophet in the Reign of Josiah. 627-26-608 BC
... among them of references to the changed conditions of this later date, when the
Scythians had long come and gone, the Assyrian Empire had collapsed, its rival ...
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The Appeal to Parliament, 1742-1749.
... Prayer-book were lying on the table. At this sight the officers collapsed
in amazement. "Aye," said the corporal, "this is proof ...
/.../hutton/history of the moravian church/chapter xii the appeal to.htm

The Idols Crumble
... When the climax of his sensations was reached, his self-sufficiency collapsed
and he entered into ceaseless supplication of the gods. ...
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Light after Darkness
... The water-carrier collapsed in his tracks; the lady shrieked; the Ethiopian dropped
the fan; the little boy fell on his face"all at the same instant. ...
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The Golden Calf
... and since their acceptance of Jehovah was in reality only yielding to the power
of one strong will and its earnest faith, of course it collapsed as soon as ...
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Consecration Complete
... him what he did in reference to these. Need I tell you how suddenly this
man collapsed? He did not think that consecration meant ...
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Collapsed (8 Occurrences)
... & pp) of Collapse. Multi-Version Concordance Collapsed (8 Occurrences). ... The ancient
mountains were crumbled. The age-old hills collapsed. His ways are eternal. ...
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Collapse (9 Occurrences)
... fail suddenly and completely, like something hollow when subject to too much pressure;
to undergo a collapse; as, Maximilian's government collapsed soon after ...
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Testaments
... The Persian Empire collapsed, under the fierce attacks of the Macedonians,
and the Greek Empire in turn gave way to the Roman rule. II. ...
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Esarhaddon (3 Occurrences)
... Adrammelech and Sharezer (2 Kings 19:37), Esarhaddon proceeded to Nineveh, where
the rebellion which followed the death of his father collapsed, having existed ...
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Between (2624 Occurrences)
... The Persian Empire collapsed, under the fierce attacks of the Macedonians,
and the Greek Empire in turn gave way to the Roman rule. II. ...
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Collapses (5 Occurrences)

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Crumbled (5 Occurrences)
... He looked, and made the nations tremble. The ancient mountains were crumbled.
The age-old hills collapsed. His ways are eternal. (WEB NIV). ...
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Age-old (4 Occurrences)
... He looked, and made the nations tremble. The ancient mountains were crumbled.
The age-old hills collapsed. His ways are eternal. (WEB NIV). ...
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Sank (19 Occurrences)
... He looked, and made the nations tremble. The ancient mountains were crumbled.
The age-old hills collapsed. His ways are eternal. (See RSV). ...
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Shook (33 Occurrences)
... He looked, and made the nations tremble. The ancient mountains were crumbled. The
age-old hills collapsed. His ways are eternal. (WEB RSV NIV). ...
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