Definition and Context
Whirling refers to rapid, circular, or spiraling motion. In biblical contexts, whirling can be associated with natural phenomena, divine actions, or symbolic representations. The concept of whirling is often linked to the power and majesty of God, as well as to the chaos and destruction that can accompany divine judgment.

Biblical References
While the term "whirling" itself may not frequently appear in English translations of the Bible, the concept is present in various passages that describe God's mighty acts and the natural world. One such instance is found in the book of Nahum, which speaks of God's power over nature: "The LORD is slow to anger and great in power; the LORD will by no means leave the guilty unpunished. His path is in the whirlwind and storm, and clouds are the dust beneath His feet" (Nahum 1:3). Here, the whirlwind symbolizes God's presence and His ability to execute judgment.

In the book of Job, the whirlwind is also a medium through which God communicates. Job 38:1 states, "Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind and said" . This passage highlights the whirlwind as a manifestation of God's voice and authority, emphasizing His sovereignty and the awe-inspiring nature of His revelations.

Symbolism and Interpretation
Whirling can symbolize both the creative and destructive aspects of God's power. In the context of divine judgment, whirling winds or storms often represent the chaos and upheaval that accompany God's righteous anger. For instance, in Isaiah 66:15, it is written, "For behold, the LORD will come with fire—His chariots are like a whirlwind—to execute His anger with fury and His rebuke with flames of fire" . This imagery underscores the intensity and swiftness of God's judgment.

Conversely, whirling can also be seen in a positive light, representing the dynamic and life-giving force of the Holy Spirit. In Acts 2:2, during the event of Pentecost, "Suddenly a sound like a mighty rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting" . This rushing wind, akin to a whirlwind, signifies the arrival of the Holy Spirit, bringing empowerment and transformation to the early believers.

Theological Implications
From a theological perspective, whirling serves as a reminder of God's omnipotence and His active involvement in the world. It reflects the dual nature of God's interaction with humanity—both as a judge and as a redeemer. The whirlwind, as a symbol of divine presence, calls believers to recognize the majesty and mystery of God, urging them to respond with reverence and obedience.

Cultural and Historical Context
In ancient Near Eastern cultures, whirlwinds and storms were often associated with deities and their control over the natural world. The biblical use of whirling imagery would have resonated with contemporary audiences, reinforcing the understanding of Yahweh as the supreme God who commands the forces of nature. This cultural backdrop enriches the biblical narrative, providing a deeper appreciation for the ways in which God reveals Himself through creation.

Conclusion
While the Bible does not frequently use the term "whirling," the concept is woven throughout Scripture, illustrating God's power, judgment, and presence. Whether through the whirlwind of judgment or the rushing wind of the Spirit, whirling serves as a powerful metaphor for the dynamic and awe-inspiring nature of the divine.1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Whirl.

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

1534. galgal -- a wheel, whirl, whirlwind
... Word Origin from galal Definition a wheel, whirl, whirlwind NASB Word Usage wagons
(2), wheel (1), wheels (2), whirling dust (2), whirling wheels (3 ...
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7583. shaah -- to gaze
... wonder. A primitive root (identical with sha'ah through the idea of whirling to
giddiness); to stun, ie (intransitively) be astonished -- wonder. ...
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2342a. chul -- to whirl, dance, writhe
... swirl down (1), take part (1), travailed (4), tremble (5), trembled (1), turned
(1), wait (1), wait patiently (1), waited (2), whirl (1), whirling (1), wounded ...
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2344. chol -- sand
... Word Origin from chul Definition sand NASB Word Usage sand (23). sand. From chuwl;
sand (as round or whirling particles) -- sand. see HEBREW chuwl. 2343, 2344 ...
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But if Life is to be Happy, Something Else must Come into Them...
... and keep in light and love; (2.) the attraction or drawing- motion, must find itself
to be the drawing and motion of love; and, (3.) the whirling anguish must ...
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But Will He not be Terrified by the Punishments in Hades...
... to believe that to imperishable spirits either the darkness of Tartarus, or rivers
of fire, or marshes with miry abysses, or wheels sent whirling through the ...
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A Strain of Jonah the Prophet.
... While the clouds touch the waves, and the waves all. Are mingled by the bluster
of the winds. 55 In whirling eddy. 'Gainst the renegade,. ...
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The Law of Change, or Mutation, Universal.
... centre by the shivering shock of the Adriatic and the Tyrrhenian seas, leaves Sicily
as its relics; when that total swoop of discission, whirling backwards the ...
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The Personality of Power.
... is a foreign one beginning with a run through Great Britain it would add immensely
to have such a friend in London who knew that great whirling world-metropolis ...
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The Testament of Judah Concerning Fortitude, and Love of Money ...
... Gaza. A wild ox feeding in the field I seized by the horns; and whirling
it round and stunning it, I cast it from me, and slew it. ...
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The Testament of Gad Concerning Hatred.
... whenever the lion came, or wolf, or leopard, or bear, or any wild beast against
the fold, I pursued it, and with my hand seizing its foot, and whirling it round ...
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Seeking and Finding
... 10. Prayer is like the telescope that enables a man to discover remote
stars, blazing suns and whirling worlds in outer space. We ...
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Ezekiel's vision (Preached Before the Queen at Windsor, June 16 ...
... Ezekiel saw a whirlwind come out of the north; a whirling globe of fire;
four living creatures coming out of the midst thereof. ...
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The Adventures of Saint James of Spain.
... Saint James drew his trusty falchion, and, whirling it round his head, kept the
fearful beak from approaching his helmet, for well he knew that one thrust from ...
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Whirling (7 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Whirling (7 Occurrences). Psalms 83:13 O my God,
make them like the whirling dust; As stubble before the wind. ...
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Wheel (20 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary (Hebrews galgal; rendered "wheel" in Psalm 83:13, and
"a rolling thing" in Isaiah 17:13; RV in both, "whirling dust"). ...
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Wheels (30 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 10:2 He spoke to the man clothed in linen, and said, Go in between the whirling
wheels, even under the cherub, and fill both your hands with coals of ...
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Wheelwork (2 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 10:6 And it came to pass, when he commanded the man clothed in linen, saying,
Take fire from between the whirling wheels, from between the cherubim ...
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Whirl (5 Occurrences)
... of a top; the whirl of a wheel. 6. (vt) Anything that moves with a whirling
motion. 7. (n.) A revolving hook used in twisting, as ...
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Swirl (2 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) To whirl, or cause to whirl, as in an eddy. 2. (n.) A whirling motion; an
eddy, as of water; a whirl. Multi-Version Concordance Swirl (2 Occurrences). ...
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Storm (62 Occurrences)
... but he will rebuke them, and they will flee far off, and will be chased like the
chaff of the mountains before the wind, and like the whirling dust before the ...
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Games (2 Occurrences)
... three features of that particular display and the mode of dancing which it represented:
violent exertion, leaping (mephazzez), and whirling round (mekharker). ...
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Living (3112 Occurrences)
... of the midst of them gleam fire, torches, lightnings, and connected with them are
four wheels that can turn in every direction, called whirling wheels (Ezekiel ...
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Whirleth (2 Occurrences)

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