Throwing, as an action, appears in various contexts throughout the Bible, often symbolizing judgment, rejection, or the casting away of something undesirable. The act of throwing can be both literal and metaphorical, serving as a means of expressing divine judgment or human emotion.

Old Testament References

1. Judgment and Rejection: In the Old Testament, throwing is frequently associated with divine judgment. For instance, God instructs Moses to throw down his staff, which turns into a serpent, as a sign to Pharaoh (Exodus 4:3). This act of throwing symbolizes God's power and authority over Egypt.

2. Casting Away Idols: The Israelites are often commanded to throw away their idols as a sign of repentance and returning to the Lord. In Isaiah 2:20 , it is prophesied, "In that day men will cast away to the moles and bats their idols of silver and gold, the idols they made to worship."

3. Symbol of Rejection: The act of throwing can also symbolize rejection, as seen in the account of Jonah. When Jonah is thrown into the sea by the sailors (Jonah 1:15), it represents both the rejection of Jonah's disobedience and the calming of God's wrath.

New Testament References

1. Casting Out Demons: In the New Testament, Jesus frequently casts out demons, which is sometimes described using the language of throwing. In Matthew 8:31-32 , the demons beg Jesus, "If You drive us out, send us into the herd of pigs." He said to them, "Go!" So they came out and went into the pigs, and the whole herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea and perished in the waters.

2. Parables and Teachings: Jesus uses the imagery of throwing in His parables to illustrate spiritual truths. In the Parable of the Net, Jesus describes the kingdom of heaven as a net that is thrown into the sea, gathering fish of every kind. The bad fish are thrown away, symbolizing the separation of the wicked from the righteous (Matthew 13:47-48).

3. Judgment and Consequences: The New Testament also uses throwing to depict the consequences of sin and judgment. In Revelation 20:15 , it is written, "And if anyone was found whose name was not written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire." This imagery underscores the finality and severity of divine judgment.

Symbolic and Metaphorical Uses

Throwing is often used metaphorically to describe the act of casting off sin or burdens. Hebrews 12:1 encourages believers to "throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles," urging a life of holiness and perseverance.

Cultural and Historical Context

In biblical times, throwing was a common action with various applications, from agricultural practices to warfare. The act of throwing stones, for example, was a method of execution for certain crimes, as seen in the stoning of Stephen (Acts 7:58). This cultural practice highlights the seriousness of sin and the communal aspect of judgment in ancient Israelite society.

Overall, the concept of throwing in the Bible serves as a powerful symbol of divine authority, human responsibility, and the ultimate separation between good and evil.1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Throw.

2. (a. & n.) from Throw.

1546. ekbole -- a throwing out, ie spec. a throwing overboard (of ...
... 1545, 1546. ekbole. 1547 . a throwing out, ie spec. a throwing overboard
(of the cargo). Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration ...
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5236. huperbole -- a throwing beyond, excess, superiority
... a throwing beyond, excess, superiority. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration:
huperbole Phonetic Spelling: (hoop-er-bol-ay') Short Definition ...
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580. apobole -- a throwing away, rejection
... a throwing away, rejection. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: apobole
Phonetic Spelling: (ap-ob-ol-ay') Short Definition: a casting away, rejection ...
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4496. rhipto -- to throw, cast, spec. to throw off, toss
... to throw off, toss NASB Word Usage cast (1), dispirited (1), laid...down (1),
threw (2), throwing off (1), thrown (1), had thrown...down (1). ...
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1613. ektarasso -- to throw into great trouble
... Word Origin from ek and tarasso Definition to throw into great trouble NASB Word
Usage throwing...into confusion (1). to agitate, throw into confusion. ...
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4352. proskuneo -- to do reverence to
... of 4352 (), in the opinion of most scholars, is to . . .On Egyptian reliefs
worshipers are represented with outstretched hand throwing a kiss to ...
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4682. sparasso -- to mangle, convulse
... Word Origin akin to spairo (to gasp) Definition to mangle, convulse NASB Word Usage
throwing...into...convulsions (2), throws...into a convulsion (1). ...
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577. apoballo -- to throw off
... aside. Word Origin from apo and ballo Definition to throw off NASB Word
Usage throw away (1), throwing aside (1). cast away. From ...
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1544b. ekballo -- to expel, to drive, cast or send out
... puts (1), puts forth (1), putting (1), scorn (1), send (2), sending...away (1),
sent (3), sent...away (1), take (6), threw (3), throw (3), throwing (1), thrown ...
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3925. parembole -- to put in beside or between, interpose
... From a compound of para and emballo; a throwing in beside (juxtaposition), ie
(specially), battle-array, encampment or barracks (tower Antonia) -- army, camp ...
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4294. matteh -- a staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe
... from natah; a branch (as extending); figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether
for chastising (figuratively, correction), ruling (a sceptre), throwing (a lance ...
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8638. tirgam -- to interpret, translate
... interpret. A denominative from ragam in the sense of throwing over; to transfer,
ie Translate -- interpret. see HEBREW ragam. 8637, 8638. tirgam. 8639 . ...
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3027. yad -- hand
... side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, + swear, terror, X thee, X
by them, X themselves, X thine own, X thou, through, X throwing, + thumb, times ...
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In the Next Place, Throwing a Slur Upon the Exhortations Spoken ...
... Chapter LXII. In the next place, throwing a slur upon the exhortations
spoken and written to those? In the next place, throwing ...
/.../origen/origen against celsus/chapter lxii in the next.htm

Of the Humility and Obedience of Abbot Patermucius, which He did ...
... Of the humility and obedience of Abbot Patermucius, which he did not hesitate to
make perfect by throwing his little boy into the river at the command of his ...
/.../cassian/the works of john cassian /chapter xxvii of the humility.htm

To Alexander, Bishop of the City of Constantinople.
... For incited by the devil who works in them, to the lust of that which is set before
them, and throwing away all religious scruples, they trample under foot the ...
/.../i to alexander bishop of the.htm

Narrow Escapes. Is Thrown from a Horse. Has Pneumonia. Nearly ...
... When about thirteen years of age, a horse on which I was riding in a slow walk and
on a level road, fell, throwing me over its head and coming over on top of me ...
/.../chapter x narrow escapes is.htm

In the Quarrel Earlier Alluded to Between the Energetic ...
... The man ought to stand for a certain magnanimity, quite lawfully expressed in throwing
money away: but if under given circumstances he can only do it by ...
/.../chesterton/whats wrong with the world/chapter 44 in the quarrel.htm

Wesley's Congregation Stoned
... At length they began throwing large stones upon the house, which, forcing their
way wherever they came, fell down, together with the tiles, among the people ...
/.../wesley/the journal of john wesley/wesleys congregation stoned.htm

On the Faith and Piety of Theodosius Augustus.
... Some soldiers who were at the battle reported to me that all the missiles they were
throwing were snatched from their hands by a vehement wind, which blew from ...
//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/city of god/chapter 26 on the faith and.htm

Concerning the Surnames of Tellus and their Significations, Which ...
... By their throwing themselves down before her, it is taught," he says, "that they
who cultivate the earth should not sit idle, for there is always something for ...
/.../augustine/city of god/chapter 24 concerning the surnames of.htm

Worship
... And if you do not know, I know, that people who throw away ordinances and festivals
end, at least in a generation or two, in throwing away the Gospel truth ...
//christianbookshelf.org/kingsley/the good news of god/sermon vi worship.htm

Two Coverings and Two Consequences
... There is no small degree of criminality about such an unrighteous defence. The law
is holy, just, and good. You are throwing the onus of your sins upon God. ...
/.../spurgeon/sermons on proverbs/two coverings and two consequences.htm

Throwing (29 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Throw. 2. (a. & n.) from
Throw. Multi-Version Concordance Throwing (29 Occurrences). ...
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Throw (135 Occurrences)
... 10. (vt) To divest or strip one's self of; to put off. 11. (vt) To form or shape
roughly on a throwing engine, or potter's wheel, as earthen vessels. 12. ...
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Toss (13 Occurrences)
... 8. (vi) To be tossed, as a fleet on the ocean. 9. (n.) A throwing upward, or
with a jerk; the act of tossing; as, the toss of a ball. 10. ...
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Dash (30 Occurrences)
... used with against. 2. (vt) To break, as by throwing or by collision; to
shatter; to crust; to frustrate; to ruin. 3. (vt) To put ...
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Shore (45 Occurrences)
... Matthew 4:18 And walking along the shore of the Lake of Galilee He saw two
brothers--Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew--throwing a drag-net into the ...
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Outer (98 Occurrences)
... WEY). Luke 19:35 Then they brought it to Jesus, and after throwing their
outer garments on the colt they placed Jesus on it. (WEY). ...
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Lake (45 Occurrences)
... Matthew 4:18 And walking along the shore of the Lake of Galilee He saw two
brothers--Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew--throwing a drag-net into the ...
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Nets (33 Occurrences)
... Mark 1:16 One day, passing along the shore of the Lake of Galilee, He saw Simon
and Andrew, Simon's brother, throwing their nets in the Lake; for they were ...
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Notice (44 Occurrences)
... Luke 8:47 Then the woman, perceiving that she had not escaped notice, came trembling,
and throwing herself down at His feet she stated before all the people ...
/n/notice.htm - 19k

Overboard (5 Occurrences)
... overboard. (WEY NAS NIV). Acts 27:38 After eating a hearty meal they lightened
the ship by throwing the wheat overboard. (WEY). Acts ...
/o/overboard.htm - 7k

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