The term "flung" is not directly found in the Berean Standard Bible , but the concept of being thrown or cast away is present in various passages throughout the Scriptures. This entry explores the thematic significance of being "flung" or cast out, as it relates to divine judgment, spiritual warfare, and the consequences of sin.

Divine Judgment and Consequences

In the context of divine judgment, the imagery of being flung or cast out often symbolizes the separation from God's presence due to sin or rebellion. One of the most vivid examples is found in the expulsion of Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden. Although the word "flung" is not used, Genesis 3:24 describes how God "drove out the man" and placed cherubim to guard the way to the tree of life. This act of being cast out signifies the loss of fellowship with God and the beginning of humanity's fallen state.

Similarly, in the New Testament, Jesus speaks of the unfaithful servant being cast into outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth (Matthew 25:30). This serves as a warning of the ultimate judgment awaiting those who reject God's grace and fail to live according to His commandments.

Spiritual Warfare

The concept of being flung is also present in the context of spiritual warfare. In Revelation 12:9 , the great dragon, identified as Satan, is "hurled down" to the earth along with his angels. This casting down signifies the defeat of Satan and his forces, highlighting the ultimate victory of God over evil. The imagery of being flung from heaven underscores the power and authority of God in the cosmic battle against sin and darkness.

Prophetic Imagery

Prophets in the Old Testament often used the imagery of being cast away to convey messages of impending judgment and the need for repentance. For instance, in Jeremiah 7:15 , God warns the people of Judah, "I will cast you out of My presence, just as I have cast out all your brothers, all the descendants of Ephraim." This prophetic declaration serves as a call to return to God and avoid the dire consequences of disobedience.

Redemption and Restoration

While the act of being flung or cast out often carries negative connotations, the Bible also offers hope for redemption and restoration. The parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15 illustrates this beautifully. Although the son finds himself in a distant land, effectively cast away from his father's house due to his own choices, he is ultimately welcomed back with open arms upon his repentance. This account reflects the heart of God, who desires to restore those who turn back to Him, no matter how far they have strayed.

In summary, the concept of being flung or cast out in the Bible serves as a powerful metaphor for judgment, spiritual conflict, and the consequences of sin, while also pointing to the hope of redemption and the possibility of restoration through repentance and faith in God.1. (imp. & p. p.) of Fling.

2. (v.) imp. & p. p. of Fling.

It was a Clear Morning and the Tenth Day Before the Kalends of ...
... rest. With a hand quick as the paw of a leopard, Vergilius whirled it away
and caught the wrist of the Jew and flung him down. While ...
//christianbookshelf.org/bacheller/vergilius/chapter 22 it was a.htm

The Agony, and the Consoler
... the entire riot. After a trial of less than five minutes he was sentenced
to be flung to tigers in the amphitheatre. Except the ...
/.../chapter iii the agony and.htm

Further Diplomacy
... The princess kept the posture of abandoned humiliation, into which Rameses had
flung her, until the heir's footsteps died away up the corridor. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the yoke/chapter xxvi further diplomacy.htm

The Secret of victory
... us to God, and a fair-weather faith which had all but fallen asleep is often roused
to energy that works wonders, by the sudden dash of danger flung into and ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/the secret of victory.htm

Marcus, My Son
... for,' says the Apostle, beautifully referring to the man's former failure, 'he is
profitable to me for'"the very office that he had formerly flung up"'the ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture ephesians peter/marcus my son.htm

The Idols Crumble
... Hour after hour he paced the narrow length of the cell, till the circumscribed round
made him dizzy. If he flung himself on his straw pallet, he did not rest. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the yoke/chapter xxviii the idols crumble.htm

Stirring the Eagle's Nest.
... Has he flung you out until you feel lost in an element that is new and strange?
Look at him. ... We thought when he flung us out of the nest it was unkind. ...
/.../food for the lambs or helps for young christians/stirring the eagles nest.htm

To the Rev. A. Brandram
... I ceased writing on hearing numerous footsteps ascending the creaking stairs which
lead to my apartment"the door was flung open, and in walked nine men of ...
/.../borrow/letters of george borrow/to the rev a brandram 30.htm

The Goths at Constantinople
... under the very eyes of Arcadius by vengeful Goths; Eutropius, who succeeded him
as the arbiter of the fortunes of the nations, had been also flung by their ...
/.../chapter xxx the goths at.htm

Rachel's Refuge
... To Masanath's dismay the Israelite flung herself face down on the rugs and wept. ...
The little Egyptian flung herself upon the Israelite, weeping. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the yoke/chapter xxxii rachels refuge.htm

Flung (11 Occurrences)
...Flung (11 Occurrences). Mark 7:25 Forthwith a woman whose little daughter was possessed
by a foul spirit heard of Him, and came and flung herself at His feet. ...
/f/flung.htm - 9k

Nay (92 Occurrences)
... (KJV ASV). Luke 16:21 covered with sores and longing to make a full meal
off the scraps flung on the floor from the rich man's table. ...
/n/nay.htm - 34k

Outer (98 Occurrences)
... BBE DBY YLT NAS RSV). Mark 10:50 The man flung away his outer garment,
sprang to his feet, and came to Jesus. (WEY). Mark 11:7 So ...
/o/outer.htm - 37k

Longing (40 Occurrences)
... Longing (40 Occurrences). Luke 16:21 covered with sores and longing to make a full
meal off the scraps flung on the floor from the rich man's table. ...
/l/longing.htm - 18k

Grapes (74 Occurrences)
... Revelation 14:19 And the angel flung his sickle down to the earth, and reaped the
vine of the earth and threw the grapes into the great winepress of God's anger ...
/g/grapes.htm - 31k

Fluently (1 Occurrence)

/f/fluently.htm - 6k

Floor (69 Occurrences)
... NIV). Luke 16:21 covered with sores and longing to make a full meal off the
scraps flung on the floor from the rich man's table. Nay ...
/f/floor.htm - 32k

Flashes (16 Occurrences)
... Revelation 8:5 So the angel took the censer and filled it with fire from the altar
and flung it to the earth; and there followed peals of thunder, and voices ...
/f/flashes.htm - 11k

Flushed (1 Occurrence)

/f/flushed.htm - 6k

Forthwith (30 Occurrences)
... Mark 7:25 Forthwith a woman whose little daughter was possessed by a foul spirit
heard of Him, and came and flung herself at His feet. (WEY). ...
/f/forthwith.htm - 15k

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