The concept of being "interwoven" in the Bible often symbolizes unity, complexity, and the intricate nature of God's creation and His plans. This term, while not explicitly used in most translations, can be understood through various biblical themes and passages that highlight the interconnectedness of God's people, His creation, and His divine purposes.

Creation and Design

The idea of interwoven elements is evident in the creation narrative. In Genesis, God intricately designs the universe, with each part serving a purpose and fitting into the whole. Psalm 139:13-14 reflects this complexity in the creation of human beings: "For You formed my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made." The imagery of being "knit together" suggests a deliberate and complex design, emphasizing the intimate involvement of God in the creation process.

The Body of Christ

The New Testament frequently uses the metaphor of the body to describe the Church, illustrating the interwoven nature of its members. In 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, Paul explains how believers are like different parts of a single body, each with unique functions but all essential to the whole. Verse 12 states, "Just as the body is a single unit, though it is composed of many parts, and although its parts are many, they all form one body, so it is with Christ." This passage underscores the unity and diversity within the Church, highlighting how believers are interdependent and woven together in Christ.

The Fabric of Society

The Bible also addresses the interwoven nature of society and relationships. In Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, the value of companionship and mutual support is emphasized: "Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor. For if one falls, his companion can lift him up. But pity the one who falls without another to help him up!" . This passage illustrates how human relationships are designed to be interconnected, providing strength and support.

Divine Providence

God's providence is another area where the concept of being interwoven is evident. Romans 8:28 declares, "And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose." This verse suggests that God intricately weaves together the events of life, both good and bad, to fulfill His divine purposes for those who love Him.

Conclusion

The biblical concept of being interwoven reflects the complexity and unity of God's creation, the Church, human relationships, and His providential plans. Through these themes, Scripture reveals a God who intricately designs and sustains all things, ensuring that each part serves a purpose within His grand design.1. (p. p.) of Interweave.

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

4117. plegma -- a braiding
... Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: plegma Phonetic Spelling: (pleg'-mah)
Short Definition: braided hair, anything interwoven Definition: braided hair ...
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4553. sargane -- a plaited rope, hence a hamper, basket
... basket. Apparently of Hebrew origin (sarag); a basket (as interwoven or wicker-work --
basket. see HEBREW sarag. (sargane) -- 1 Occurrence. 4552, 4553. ...
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5687. aboth -- (having) interwoven (foliage), leafy
... 5686, 5687. aboth or aboth. 5688 . (having) interwoven (foliage), leafy.
Transliteration: aboth or aboth Phonetic Spelling: (aw-both') Short Definition: ...
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4865. mishbetsah -- checkered or plaited work
... filigree. Word Origin from shabats Definition checkered or plaited work NASB
Word Usage filigree (8), interwoven (1). ouch, wrought. ...
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First Tractate.
... There might be a complete coalescence: Soul might be interwoven through the body:
or it might be an Ideal-Form detached or an Ideal-Form in governing contact ...
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Novel-Reading.
... those produced by dancing. Many novels are hurtful because of the many
false ideas interwoven in the stories. Some novels attract ...
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Prayerful About Everything.
... The third rule helps to make both first and second effective. These three are closely
interwoven. ... Each suggests the other two. They are an interwoven trinity. ...
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The Man Sent Ahead.
... Jesus and John are constantly interwoven in the events of Jesus' career. ...
And in these Jesus and John are inextricably interwoven. ...
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Preface.
... The editors of this little book have undertaken to prepare an interwoven story
of the Life of Jesus from the four Gospels for popular reading. ...
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Before we Begin Our Reply, we have to Remark that the Endeavour to ...
... For suppose that some one were to assert that there never had been any Trojan war,
chiefly on account of the impossible narrative interwoven therewith, about a ...
/.../origen/origen against celsus/chapter xlii before we begin.htm

How Herod Rebuilt the Temple and Raised it Higher and Made it More ...
... They were adorned with embroidered veils, with their flowers of purple, and pillars
interwoven; and over these, but under the crown-work, was spread out a ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 11 how herod rebuilt.htm

The Revelation to which the Scripture of the Old Testament Owes ...
... not in the superficial sense of a spiritual connection between our faith and Abraham's
history, but because the faith of Abraham was interwoven with the fact ...
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Man's Bad Break.
... See how cunningly the truth and the lie are interwoven by this old past-master
in the sooty art of lying. ... The man and the wrong were interwoven. ...
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Concerning the Garments of the Priests, and of the High Priest.
... our language it is called Meeir,] and is tied round with a girdle, embroidered with
the same colors and flowers as the former, with a mixture of gold interwoven ...
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Interwoven (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Interwoven (2 Occurrences). ... Psalms 45:13 The princess inside
is all glorious. Her clothing is interwoven with gold. (WEB NAS NIV). ...
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Lace (7 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) That which binds or holds, especially by being interwoven; a string, cord,
or band, usually one passing through eyelet or other holes, and used in ...
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Wood (226 Occurrences)
... It consists of elongated tubular or needle-shaped cells of various kinds, usually
interwoven with the shinning bands called silver grain. ...
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Mat (17 Occurrences)
... 5. (n.) Anything growing thickly, or closely interwoven, so as to resemble
a mat in form or texture; as, a mat of weeds; a mat of hair. ...
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Knotted (3 Occurrences)
... 1. (imp. & pp) of Knot. 2. (a.) Full of knots; having knots knurled; as, a knotted
cord; the knotted oak. 3. (a.) Interwoven; matted; entangled. ...
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Jew (34 Occurrences)
... The history of the Jewish nation is interwoven with the history of Palestine and
with the narratives of the lives of their rulers and chief men. ...
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Jonathan (109 Occurrences)
... After an eventful career, interwoven to a great extent with that of David, he fell,
along with his father and his two brothers, on the fatal field of Gilboa (1 ...
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Laban (52 Occurrences)
... The story of that later period in Laban's life is so interwoven with the career
of Jacob that little need here be added to what is said of Laban in JACOB, III ...
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Locks (29 Occurrences)
... word machlaphah when speaking of the "seven locks" of Samson (Judges 16:13, 19),
which really represent the plaited (etymologically, "interwoven") strands of ...
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Gopher (1 Occurrence)
... A more probable explanation is that which connects gopher with the modern Arabic
kufa, a name given to the boats made of interwoven willow branches and palm ...
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