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In the context of the Bible, "fasten" is often used to describe the act of securing or fixing one's attention, gaze, or physical objects. It can also imply a spiritual or mental focus, as seen in various scriptural narratives.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b><br><br>1. <b>Physical Fastening:</b><br> · In <a href="/acts/3-4.htm">Acts 3:4</a>, Peter and John, upon encountering a lame man at the temple gate, "fastened their eyes on him" . This indicates a deliberate and focused attention, suggesting the importance of intentionality in spiritual encounters.<br> · In <a href="/acts/27-40.htm">Acts 27:40</a>, during the shipwreck narrative involving Paul, the sailors "fastened the rudders" to steer the ship. This illustrates the necessity of securing physical objects to maintain control and direction, symbolizing the need for spiritual anchoring in times of crisis.<br><br>2. <b>Spiritual and Mental Focus:</b><br> · <a href="/hebrews/12-2.htm">Hebrews 12:2</a> encourages believers to "fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith" . This exhortation to fasten one's spiritual gaze on Christ underscores the importance of maintaining a steadfast focus on Him amidst life's challenges.<br> · In <a href="/colossians/3-2.htm">Colossians 3:2</a>, Paul instructs the church to "set your minds on things above, not on earthly things" . This directive to fasten one's thoughts on heavenly matters highlights the call to prioritize spiritual over temporal concerns.<br><br><b>Theological Implications:</b><br><br>· <b>Intentionality in Faith:</b> The act of fastening, whether it be one's eyes, mind, or actions, reflects a deliberate choice to focus on God and His purposes. This intentionality is crucial for spiritual growth and maturity.<br> <br>· <b>Security and Stability:</b> Just as physical fastening provides stability, spiritual fastening offers believers security in their faith journey. By anchoring themselves in Christ and His teachings, Christians can withstand the trials and tribulations of life.<br><br>· <b>Discipleship and Obedience:</b> Fastening one's attention on Jesus and His Word is a fundamental aspect of discipleship. It involves obedience and a commitment to follow His example, leading to a transformed life that reflects His character.<br><br><b>Practical Application:</b><br><br>· <b>Prayer and Meditation:</b> Believers are encouraged to fasten their hearts and minds on God through regular prayer and meditation on Scripture. This practice helps cultivate a deeper relationship with Him and aligns one's life with His will.<br><br>· <b>Community and Fellowship:</b> Engaging in Christian community provides opportunities to fasten one's faith through mutual encouragement and accountability. Fellowship with other believers strengthens one's resolve to remain focused on Christ.<br><br>· <b>Service and Witness:</b> By fastening their lives to the mission of the Gospel, Christians are called to serve others and bear witness to the transformative power of Christ. This outward expression of faith is a testament to the inward focus on Him.<br><br>In summary, the concept of fastening in the Bible encompasses both physical and spiritual dimensions, urging believers to secure their lives in Christ and His eternal promises.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>v.</I>) To fix firmly; to make fast; to secure, as by a knot, lock, bolt, etc.; as, to fasten a chain to the feet; to fasten a door or window.<p>2. (<I>v.</I>) To cause to hold together or to something else; to attach or unite firmly; to cause to cleave to something , or to cleave together, by any means; as, to fasten boards together with nails or cords; to fasten anything in our thoughts.<p>3. (<I>v.</I>) To cause to take close effect; to make to tell; to lay on; as, to fasten a blow.<p>4. (<I>v. i.</I>) To fix one's self; to take firm hold; to clinch; to cling.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/4362.htm"><span class="l">4362. prospegnumi -- to <b>fasten</b> to (spec. to a cross)</span></a> <br><b>...</b> prospegnumi. 4363 . to <b>fasten</b> to (spec. <b>...</b> Word Origin from pros and pegnumi Definition<br> to <b>fasten</b> to (spec. to a cross) NASB Word Usage nailed to a cross (1). <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4362.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/681.htm"><span class="l">681. hapto -- to <b>fasten</b> to, lay hold of</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to <b>fasten</b> to, lay hold of. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: hapto Phonetic<br> Spelling: (hap'-to) Short Definition: I kindle, light Definition: I kindle, light <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/681.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/2510.htm"><span class="l">2510. kathapto -- to lay hold of</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to lay hold of. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: kathapto Phonetic Spelling:<br> (kath-ap'-to) Short Definition: I lay hold of, <b>fasten</b> on to Definition: I lay <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2510.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/816.htm"><span class="l">816. atenizo -- to look fixedly, gaze</span></a> <br><b>...</b> intently (2), looking intently (2). stare, <b>fasten</b> eyes, look stedfastly.<br> From a compound of a (as a particle of union) and teino <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/816.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/736.htm"><span class="l">736. artemon -- something hung up or fastened, ie a foresail</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Word Origin from artao (to <b>fasten</b> to) Definition something hung up or fastened,<br> ie a foresail NASB Word Usage foresail (1). mainsail. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/736.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/4577.htm"><span class="l">4577. seira -- chain.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> chain. Probably from suro through its congener eiro (to <b>fasten</b>; akin to haireomai);<br> a chain (as binding or drawing) -- chain. see GREEK suro. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4577.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/1976.htm"><span class="l">1976. epirapto -- to sew upon</span></a> <br><b>...</b> sew onto. From epi and the base of rhaphis; to stitch upon, ie <b>Fasten</b> with the needle --<br> sew on. see GREEK epi. see GREEK rhaphis. (epiraptei) -- 1 Occurrence. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1976.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/1210.htm"><span class="l">1210. deo -- to tie, bind</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to tie, bind. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: deo Phonetic Spelling:<br> (deh'-o) Short Definition: I bind Definition: I bind, tie, <b>fasten</b>; I impel, compel; <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1210.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><p><a href="/greek/4338.htm"><span class="l">4338. proseloo -- to nail to</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to nail to. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: proseloo Phonetic Spelling:<br> (pros-ay-lo'-o) Short Definition: I nail to Definition: I <b>fasten</b> with nails, nail <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4338.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/4078.htm"><span class="l">4078. pegnumi -- to make fast</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to make fast. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: pegnumi Phonetic Spelling:<br> (payg'-noo-mee) Short Definition: I pitch a tent Definition: I <b>fasten</b>, pitch a <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4078.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/2388.htm"><span class="l">2388. chazaq -- to be or grow firm or strong, strengthen</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1), encourage (4), encourage* (1), encouraged (2), encouraged* (3), encouragement<br> (1), encourages (1), established himself securely (1), <b>fasten</b> (1), fastens (1 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/2388.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/8628.htm"><span class="l">8628. taqa -- to thrust, clap, give a blow, blast</span></a><br><b>...</b> blast NASB Word Usage blew (19), blow (20), blowing (1), blown (7), blows (1), camped<br> (1), clap (2), drive (1), driven (1), drove (2), <b>fasten</b> (1), fastened (3 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/8628.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/6795.htm"><span class="l">6795. tsanach -- to descend</span></a><br><b>...</b> <b>fasten</b>, light from off. A primitive root; to alight; (transitive) to cause to descend,<br> ie Drive down -- <b>fasten</b>, light (from off). 6794b, 6795. tsanach. 6796 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6795.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/2883.htm"><span class="l">2883. taba -- to sink, sink down</span></a><br><b>...</b> drown, <b>fasten</b>, settle, sink. A primitive root; to sink -- drown, <b>fasten</b>, settle,<br> sink. 2882, 2883. taba. 2884 . Strong's Numbers. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/2883.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/3559.htm"><span class="l">3559. kun -- to be firm</span></a><br><b>...</b> certainty, confirm, direct, faithfulness, fashion, <b>fasten</b>, firm, be fitted,.<br> A primitive root; properly, to be erect (ie Stand perpendicular <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/3559.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm"><span class="l">5414. nathan -- to give, put, set</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1), enabled (1), entrust* (1), entrusted (2), entrusted* (1), establish (1),<br> established (1), exchange (1), execute (1), executes (2), <b>fasten</b> (2), fastened ( <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5414.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 9k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/270.htm"><span class="l">270. achaz -- to grasp, take hold, take possession</span></a><br><b>...</b> be affrighted, bar, catch, lay, take hold back, come upon, <b>fasten</b>, handle,.<br> A primitive root; to seize (often with the accessory <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/270.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/6775.htm"><span class="l">6775. tsamad -- to bind, join</span></a><br><b>...</b> <b>fasten</b>, frame, join self. A primitive root; to link, ie Gird; figuratively, to serve,<br> (mentally) contrive -- <b>fasten</b>, frame, join (self). 6774, 6775. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6775.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/6095.htm"><span class="l">6095. atsah -- to shut</span></a><br><b>...</b> root Definition to shut NASB Word Usage winks (1). shut. A primitive root; properly,<br> to <b>fasten</b> (or make firm), ie To close (the eyes) -- shut. 6094, 6095. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6095.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/1692.htm"><span class="l">1692. dabaq -- to cling, cleave, keep close</span></a><br><b>...</b> cleave, keep close NASB Word Usage cleaves (4), cling (14), clings (3), closely<br> pursued (1), closer (1), clung (4), deeply attracted (1), <b>fasten</b> its grip (1 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1692.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/cyprian/three_books_of_testimonies_against_the_jews/20_that_the_jews_would.htm"><span class="l">That the Jews Would <b>Fasten</b> Christ to the Cross.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Second Book. 20. That the Jews would <b>fasten</b> Christ to the cross. In Isaiah:<br> "I have spread out my hands all day to a people disobedient <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../cyprian/three books of testimonies against the jews/20 that the jews would.htm</font><p><a href="/library/rolle/the_form_of_perfect_living_and_other_prose_treatises/first_part_of_the_book.htm"><span class="l">First Part of the Book.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> fastening like a root or a stake, he may hinder the water from carrying him away;<br> but by anything that fleets as he does himself, he cannot <b>fasten</b> himself: and <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the form of perfect living and other prose treatises/first part of the book.htm</font><p><a href="/library/watson/a_body_of_divinity/1_a_preliminary_discourse_to.htm"><span class="l">A Preliminary Discourse to Catechising</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Every blow of the hammer is to <b>fasten</b> the nails of the building; so the preacher's<br> words are to <b>fasten</b> you the more to Christ; they weaken themselves to <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../watson/a body of divinity/1 a preliminary discourse to.htm</font><p><a href="/library/francis/treatise_on_the_love_of_god/chapter_iv_of_the_conformity.htm"><span class="l">Of the Conformity of Our Will to the Will which God Has to Save Us <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Ah! why do not we then <b>fasten</b> our wills to thine, as children <b>fasten</b> themselves<br> on to their mother's breast, to draw the milk of thy eternal benedictions! <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../francis/treatise on the love of god/chapter iv of the conformity.htm</font><p><a href="/library/champness/broken_bread/xxiv_when_solomon_was_old.htm"><span class="l">"When Solomon was Old. "</span></a> <br><b>...</b> A MAN'S FEMALE FRIENDS FRAME HIS FORTUNES. Solomon began wrong; he allowed<br> his affection to <b>fasten</b> itself on a stranger"an Egyptian. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/champness/broken bread/xxiv when solomon was old.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_st_john_chaps_xv_to_xxi/christs_little_whiles.htm"><span class="l">Christ's 'little Whiles'</span></a> <br><b>...</b> However that may be, and I only offer it as a possible suggestion, the thing that<br> we want to <b>fasten</b> upon for ourselves is this"we all, if we will, may have a <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../expositions of holy scripture st john chaps xv to xxi/christs little whiles.htm</font><p><a href="/library/chrysostom/on_the_priesthood/homily_ii_after_eutropius_having.htm"><span class="l">After Eutropius Having Been Found Outside the Church had Been <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Nevertheless many reproach me saying continually thou fasteneth upon the<br> rich: while they on the other hand <b>fasten</b> upon the poor. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chrysostom/on the priesthood/homily ii after eutropius having.htm</font><p><a href="/library/browne/christian_morals/christian_morals_part_i.htm"><span class="l">Christian Morals. Part I.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Think not that you are failing from Lima to Manilla, [27] when you may <b>fasten</b> up<br> the rudder, and sleep before the wind; but expect rough seas, flaws, [28] and <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/browne/christian morals/christian morals part i.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_j/the_secret_of_tranquillity.htm"><span class="l">The Secret of Tranquillity</span></a> <br><b>...</b> there is but one answer"'Delight thyself in the Lord.' These eager desires, transfer<br> to Him; on Him let the affections fix and <b>fasten</b>; make Him the end of <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture j/the secret of tranquillity.htm</font><p><a href="/library/bonar/gods_way_of_peace/chapter_viii_believe_and_be.htm"><span class="l">Believe and be Saved</span></a> <br><b>...</b> CHAPTER VIII BELIEVE AND BE SAVED. It is the Holy Spirit alone that can<br> draw us to the cross and <b>fasten</b> us to the Saviour. He who <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/...//christianbookshelf.org/bonar/gods way of peace/chapter viii believe and be.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/f/fasten.htm"><span class="l"><b>Fasten</b> (28 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1. (v.) To fix firmly; to make fast; to secure, as by a knot, lock, bolt, etc.;<br> as, to <b>fasten</b> a chain to the feet; to <b>fasten</b> a door or window. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/fasten.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/tie.htm"><span class="l">Tie (18 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 7. (vt) Low shoes fastened with lacings. 8. (vt) To <b>fasten</b> with a band or cord and<br> knot; to bind. <b>...</b> 10. (vt) To unite firmly; to <b>fasten</b>; to hold. 11. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/tie.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/bolt.htm"><span class="l">Bolt (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 3. (n.) A strong pin, of iron or other material, used to <b>fasten</b> or hold something<br> in place, often having a head at one end and screw thread cut upon the other <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bolt.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/attach.htm"><span class="l">Attach (12 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) To bind, <b>fasten</b>, tie, or connect; to make fast<br> or join; as, to attach one thing to another by a string, by glue, or the like. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/attach.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/nail.htm"><span class="l">Nail (9 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> a yard. 6. (n.) To <b>fasten</b> with a nail or nails; to close up or secure by<br> means of nails; as, to nail boards to the beams. 7. (n.) To <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/nail.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/fastened.htm"><span class="l">Fastened (43 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (imp. & pp) of <b>Fasten</b>. <b>...</b> (KJV DBY WBS). Exodus 39:31 And they fastened to it a lace<br> of blue, to <b>fasten</b> it on the turban above; as Jehovah had commanded Moses. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/fastened.htm - 19k</font><p><a href="/topical/k/key.htm"><span class="l">Key (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 15. (n.) Fig: The general pitch or tone of a sentence or utterance. 16. (vt) To<br><b>fasten</b> or secure firmly; to <b>fasten</b> or tighten with keys or wedges. Int. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/k/key.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/o/ouches.htm"><span class="l">Ouches (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Exodus 28:14 And two chains of pure gold at the ends; of wreathed work shalt thou<br> make them, and <b>fasten</b> the wreathed chains to the ouches. (KJV WBS). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/o/ouches.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/lace.htm"><span class="l">Lace (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 5. (vt) To <b>fasten</b> with a lace; to draw together with a lace passed through eyelet<br> holes; to unite with a lace or laces, or, figuratively. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/lace.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/loop.htm"><span class="l">Loop</span></a><br><b>...</b> 7. (vt) To make a loop of or in; to <b>fasten</b> with a loop or loops; -- often with up;<br> as, to loop a string; to loop up a curtain. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/loop.htm - 7k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Amish-beliefs.html">Who are the Amish, and what are their beliefs? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/chief-priests.html">What were the chief priests? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/belt-of-truth.html">What is the belt of truth (Ephesians 6:14)? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/fasten.htm">Fasten: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Fasten (28 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/20-20.htm">Luke 20:20</a></span><br />So, after impatiently watching their opportunity, they sent spies who were to act the part of good and honest men, that they might <span class="boldtext">fasten</span> on some expression of His, so as to hand Him over to the ruling power and the Governor's authority.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/3-12.htm">Acts 3:12</a></span><br />When Peter saw it, he responded to the people, "You men of Israel, why do you marvel at this man? Why do you <span class="boldtext">fasten</span> your eyes on us, as though by our own power or godliness we had made him walk?<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/12-8.htm">Acts 12:8</a></span><br />"<span class="boldtext">Fasten</span> your girdle," said the angel, "and tie on your sandals." He did so. Then the angel said, "Throw your cloak round you, and follow me."<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/28-3.htm">Acts 28:3</a></span><br />But when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks and laid them on the fire, a viper came out because of the heat, and fastened on his hand.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV WEY ASV WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/25-12.htm">Exodus 25:12</a></span><br />You shall cast four rings of gold for it, and put them in its four feet. Two rings shall be on the one side of it, and two rings on the other side of it.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/25-26.htm">Exodus 25:26</a></span><br />You shall make four rings of gold for it, and put the rings in the four corners that are on its four feet.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/26-6.htm">Exodus 26:6</a></span><br />You shall make fifty clasps of gold, and couple the curtains one to another with the clasps: and the tabernacle shall be a unit.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/26-11.htm">Exodus 26:11</a></span><br />You shall make fifty clasps of brass, and put the clasps into the loops, and couple the tent together, that it may be one.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/28-14.htm">Exodus 28:14</a></span><br />And two chains of pure gold at the ends; of wreathed work shalt thou make them, and <span class="boldtext">fasten</span> the wreathed chains to the ouches.<br /><span class="source">(KJV DBY WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/28-23.htm">Exodus 28:23</a></span><br />You shall make on the breastplate two rings of gold, and shall put the two rings on the two ends of the breastplate.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/28-25.htm">Exodus 28:25</a></span><br />And the other two ends of the two wreathed chains thou shalt <span class="boldtext">fasten</span> in the two ouches, and put them on the shoulderpieces of the ephod before it.<br /><span class="source">(KJV DBY WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/28-37.htm">Exodus 28:37</a></span><br />You shall put it on a lace of blue, and it shall be on the sash; on the front of the sash it shall be.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/29-5.htm">Exodus 29:5</a></span><br />You shall take the garments, and put on Aaron the coat, the robe of the ephod, the ephod, and the breastplate, and dress him with the skillfully woven band of the ephod;<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/29-6.htm">Exodus 29:6</a></span><br />And thou shalt put the turban upon his head, and <span class="boldtext">fasten</span> the holy diadem to the turban,<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/36-13.htm">Exodus 36:13</a></span><br />He made fifty clasps of gold, and coupled the curtains one to another with the clasps: so the tabernacle was a unit.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/36-18.htm">Exodus 36:18</a></span><br />He made fifty clasps of brass to couple the tent together, that it might be a unit.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/39-5.htm">Exodus 39:5</a></span><br />The skillfully woven band that was on it, with which to <span class="boldtext">fasten</span> it on, was of the same piece, like its work; of gold, of blue, purple, scarlet, and fine twined linen; as Yahweh commanded Moses.<br /><span class="source">(WEB)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/39-31.htm">Exodus 39:31</a></span><br />They tied to it a lace of blue, to <span class="boldtext">fasten</span> it on the turban above, as Yahweh commanded Moses.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_kings/5-27.htm">2 Kings 5:27</a></span><br />But the leprosy of Naaman shall <span class="boldtext">fasten</span> upon thee, and upon thy seed for ever. And he went out from his presence leprous, as snow.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/nehemiah/7-3.htm">Nehemiah 7:3</a></span><br />and I say to them, 'Let not the gates of Jerusalem be opened till the heat of the sun, and while they are standing by let them shut the doors, and <span class="boldtext">fasten</span>, and appoint guards of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, each in his guard, and each over-against his house.'<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/14-17.htm">Job 14:17</a></span><br />My disobedience is sealed up in a bag. You <span class="boldtext">fasten</span> up my iniquity. <br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/38-31.htm">Job 38:31</a></span><br />Canst thou <span class="boldtext">fasten</span> the bands of the Pleiades, or loosen the cords of Orion?<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/101-3.htm">Psalms 101:3</a></span><br />I will set no vile thing before my eyes. I hate the deeds of faithless men. They will not cling to me. <br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/6-21.htm">Proverbs 6:21</a></span><br />Keep them ever folded in your heart, and have them hanging round your neck.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/22-21.htm">Isaiah 22:21</a></span><br />And I will put your robe on him, and put your band about him, and I will give your authority into his hand: and he will be a father to the men of Jerusalem, and to the family of Judah.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/22-23.htm">Isaiah 22:23</a></span><br />I will <span class="boldtext">fasten</span> him like a nail in a sure place. He will be for a throne of glory to his father's house. <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/41-7.htm">Isaiah 41:7</a></span><br />So the carpenter encourages the goldsmith. He who smoothes with the hammer encourages him who strikes the anvil, saying of the soldering, "It is good;" and he fastens it with nails, that it might not totter.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/10-4.htm">Jeremiah 10:4</a></span><br />They deck it with silver and with gold; they <span class="boldtext">fasten</span> it with nails and with hammers, that it not move.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/f/fasten.htm">Fasten</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/n/nail.htm">Nail (9 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/breastplate.htm">Breastplate (45 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/saddle.htm">Saddle (7 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a 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