The term "thrice" is an archaic English word meaning "three times." In the context of the Bible, it is used to denote actions or events that occur three times, often carrying significant theological or symbolic meaning. The number three is frequently associated with completeness and divine perfection in biblical literature.

Biblical References:

1. Peter's Denial and Restoration:
One of the most notable instances of "thrice" in the New Testament is Peter's denial of Jesus. Jesus foretold that Peter would deny Him three times before the rooster crowed. This prophecy is fulfilled in the Gospels, as Peter denies knowing Jesus thrice during His trial (Matthew 26:34, 75; Mark 14:30, 72; Luke 22:34, 61; John 13:38; 18:27). After His resurrection, Jesus restores Peter by asking him three times, "Do you love Me?" (John 21:15-17). This threefold questioning mirrors Peter's threefold denial and signifies his complete restoration and commissioning.

2. Paul's Vision and Thorn:
The Apostle Paul mentions praying thrice for the removal of a "thorn in the flesh" (2 Corinthians 12:8). This repeated prayer emphasizes the intensity and earnestness of Paul's request. However, God's response highlights the sufficiency of His grace, teaching Paul and believers about reliance on divine strength in weakness.

3. Jesus' Prayer in Gethsemane:
In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prays three times, asking the Father if it is possible for the cup of suffering to pass from Him, yet submitting to God's will (Matthew 26:39-44). This thrice-repeated prayer underscores the depth of Jesus' anguish and His ultimate obedience to the Father's plan of salvation.

4. Visions and Revelations:
The Apostle Peter receives a vision thrice in Acts 10:9-16, where a sheet containing various animals is lowered from heaven. This vision, repeated three times, signifies the removal of dietary restrictions and the inclusion of Gentiles in the New Covenant. The thrice-repeated vision ensures Peter's understanding of the profound shift in God's redemptive plan.

5. Old Testament Examples:
In the Old Testament, the number three often appears in contexts of completeness and divine action. For instance, the prophet Elijah stretches himself over the widow's son three times to bring him back to life (1 Kings 17:21). This act of faith and divine intervention highlights the power of God working through His prophets.

Symbolic Significance:

The use of "thrice" in the Bible often symbolizes completeness, confirmation, and divine intervention. It serves as a literary device to emphasize the certainty and importance of the events described. The repetition of actions or statements three times can indicate a full measure of experience or a complete cycle of events, reflecting the triune nature of God and His perfect will.

In summary, the concept of "thrice" in the Bible is rich with theological meaning, illustrating themes of denial and restoration, prayer and submission, and the unfolding of God's redemptive plan. Through these instances, believers are reminded of the completeness and perfection of God's work in their lives.1. (adv.) Three times.

2. (adv.) In a threefold manner or degree; repeatedly; very.

5151. tris -- three times
... three times, thrice. Adverb from treis; three times -- three times, thrice. see
GREEK treis. (tris) -- 12 Occurrences. 5150, 5151. tris. 5152 . ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5151.htm - 6k7969. shalosh -- a three, triad
... fork, oftentimes, third, thirteen three, thrice. Or shalosh {shaw-loshe'};
masculine shlowshah {shel-o-shaw'}; or shloshah {shel-o ...
/hebrew/7969.htm - 7k

6471. paam -- a beat, foot, anvil, occurrence
... in various applications, as follow) -- anvil, corner, foot(-step), going,
(hundred-)fold, X now, (this) + once, order, rank, step, + thrice, ((often-)), second ...
/hebrew/6471.htm - 6k

Jesus is Thrice Denied by Peter
... ILLUSTRATIONS: JESUS IS THRICE DENIED BY PETER. Now Peter sat without in the palace:
and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee. ...
/.../newton/the life of jesus christ for the young/jesus is thrice denied by.htm

Twelfth Day. The Thrice Holy One.
... Twelfth Day. The Thrice Holy One. 'I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and
lifted up. ... What does it mean that we adore the Thrice Holy One? ...
//christianbookshelf.org/murray/holy in christ/twelfth day the thrice holy.htm

Concerning the Trisagium ("The Thrice Holy").
... Book III. Chapter X."Concerning the Trisagium ("the Thrice Holy"). This
being so [2040] , we declare that the addition which the ...
/.../exposition of the orthodox faith/chapter x concerning the trisagium the.htm

PM Heber. Thrice Holy.
... I. PUBLIC WORSHIP. 49. PM Heber. Thrice Holy. 1 Holy, holy, holy Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee; Holy, holy, holy! ...
/.../various/book of hymns for public and private devotion/49 p m heber thrice.htm

M. Ancient Hymns. Thrice Holy.
... I. PUBLIC WORSHIP. 47. 8 & 7s. M. Ancient Hymns. Thrice Holy. 1 "Lord, Thy
glory fills the heaven; Earth is with its fulness stored ...
/.../various/book of hymns for public and private devotion/47 8 & 7s m.htm

St. Peter 283. Forsaken Once, and Thrice Denied
... Peter 283. Forsaken once, and thrice denied. 8.8.8.6 ... Cecil Frances Alexander, 1875.
Forsaken once, and thrice denied,. The risen Lord gave pardon free,. ...
/.../st peter 283 forsaken once.htm

Peter Thrice Denies the Lord.
... Last Week of Our Lord's Ministry, the Fourth Passover, the Crucifixion. CXXVII.
Peter Thrice Denies the Lord. (Court of the High Priest's Residence. ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/cxxvii peter thrice denies the.htm

To this the First Answer Is, Happy, Thrice Happy are They...
... Address 139: To this the first answer is, Happy, thrice happy are they?
To this the first answer is, Happy, thrice happy are they ...
/.../address 139 0 0 to this the.htm

Let those who have Twice or Thrice Sacrificed under Compulsion...
... Canon VIII. Let those who have twice or thrice sacrificed under compulsion?
Let those who have twice or thrice sacrificed under ...
/.../schaff/the seven ecumenical councils/canon viii let those who.htm

The Power to Bind on Earth and in Heaven.
... But to me it seems that, to the case of him who after being thrice admonished was
adjudged to be as the Gentile and the publican, it is fitly subjoined, "Verily ...
/.../origen/origens commentary on the gospel of matthew/31 the power to bind.htm

Thrice (17 Occurrences)
...Thrice (17 Occurrences). Matthew 26:34 Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee,
That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. ...
/t/thrice.htm - 11k

Cock (12 Occurrences)
... record reads: "And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say into thee, that thou today,
even this night, before the cock crow twice, shalt deny me thrice" (Mark 14:30 ...
/c/cock.htm - 13k

Wilt (324 Occurrences)
... (KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT). Matthew 26:34 Jesus said to him, Verily I say to thee, that
this night, before the cock shall crow, thou wilt deny me thrice. (WBS YLT). ...
/w/wilt.htm - 36k

Mayest (240 Occurrences)
... 72 and a second time a cock crew, and Peter remembered the saying that Jesus said
to him -- 'Before a cock crow twice, thou mayest deny me thrice;' and having ...
/m/mayest.htm - 36k

Crows (8 Occurrences)
... (WEB WEY NAS RSV NIV). Luke 22:34 and he said, 'I say to thee, Peter, a cock shall
not crow to-day, before thrice thou mayest disown knowing me.' (See NIV). ...
/c/crows.htm - 8k

Cock-crowing (3 Occurrences)
... Cock-crowing (3 Occurrences). Matthew 26:34 Jesus said to him, 'Verily I say to
thee, that, this night, before cock-crowing, thrice thou wilt deny me.' (YLT). ...
/c/cock-crowing.htm - 8k

Nicanor (1 Occurrence)
... The battle of Emmaus is not mentioned, but "the thrice-accursed Nicanor," having
in overweening pride invited a thousand slavedealers to accompany him to buy ...
/n/nicanor.htm - 14k

Triune
... "But if thou have not either, pour out water thrice (tris) upon the head into the
name of the Father and Son and Holy Spirit." Here the triple action is ...
/t/triune.htm - 13k

Trine
... "But if thou have not either, pour out water thrice (tris) upon the head into the
name of the Father and Son and Holy Spirit." Here the triple action is ...
/t/trine.htm - 14k

Immersion
... "But if thou have not either, pour out water thrice (tris) upon the head into the
name of the Father and Son and Holy Spirit." Here the triple action is ...
/i/immersion.htm - 14k

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