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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Leaner</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/l/leaner.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/2_samuel/13-4.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/l/leaner.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Leaner</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/l/leaned.htm" title="Leaned">◄</a> Leaner <a href="/topical/l/leaneth.htm" title="Leaneth">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>In the context of biblical literature, the term "leaner" is not directly referenced as a specific word or concept. However, the idea of leaning, both physically and metaphorically, is prevalent throughout the Scriptures. The concept of leaning often symbolizes reliance, trust, and dependence, whether on God, others, or one's own understanding.<br><br><b>Leaning on God</b><br><br>The Bible frequently encourages believers to lean on God for strength, guidance, and support. <a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a> advises, "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." This passage underscores the importance of relying on divine wisdom rather than human insight. Leaning on God is portrayed as an act of faith and submission, recognizing His sovereignty and wisdom.<br><br><b>Leaning on Others</b><br><br>Scripture also acknowledges the value of leaning on fellow believers for support and encouragement. <a href="/ecclesiastes/4-9.htm">Ecclesiastes 4:9-10</a> states, "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 highlights the importance of community and mutual support among believers, emphasizing that leaning on one another is a source of strength and resilience.<br><br><b>Leaning on One's Own Understanding</b><br><br>Conversely, the Bible warns against leaning solely on one's own understanding or strength. <a href="/isaiah/31.htm">Isaiah 31:1</a> cautions, "Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in the abundance of chariots and in the great strength of horsemen, but do not look to the Holy One of Israel or seek help from the LORD." This verse serves as a reminder that self-reliance, apart from God, can lead to spiritual peril and is often depicted as a lack of faith.<br><br><b>Metaphorical Leaning</b><br><br>The metaphorical use of leaning is also evident in the imagery of the shepherd and the sheep. <a href="/bsb/psalms/23.htm">Psalm 23</a> portrays the Lord as a shepherd who provides, guides, and protects, illustrating the believer's dependence on God's care. The imagery of leaning on the shepherd conveys trust and security, as the sheep rely on the shepherd for sustenance and safety.<br><br><b>Leaning in the New Testament</b><br><br>In the New Testament, the concept of leaning is exemplified in the relationship between Jesus and His disciples. <a href="/john/13-23.htm">John 13:23</a> describes, "One of His disciples, the one whom Jesus loved, was reclining at His side." This intimate act of leaning on Jesus during the Last Supper symbolizes closeness, trust, and the deep bond between Christ and His followers.<br><br>Overall, while the specific term "leaner" may not be explicitly found in the Bible, the themes of leaning, reliance, and trust are woven throughout the biblical narrative, encouraging believers to place their confidence in God and to support one another in faith.<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/newton/messiah_vol_1/sermon_vii_the_morning_light.htm"><span class="l">The Morning Light</span></a> <br><b>...</b> It is evident, that the morality which is so highly admired by the Christian world,<br> and set in opposition to the Gospel of Christ, is much <b>leaner</b>, and more <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/newton/messiah vol 1/sermon vii the morning light.htm</font><p><a href="/library/tozer/the_pursuit_of_god/v_the_universal_presence.htm"><span class="l">The Universal Presence</span></a> <br><b>...</b> his powers of spiritual receptivity by trust and obedience and humility, and the<br> results will exceed anything he may have hoped in his <b>leaner</b> and weaker days. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/tozer/the pursuit of god/v the universal presence.htm</font><p><a href="/library/schaff/history_of_the_christian_church_volume_i/section_41_life_and_character.htm"><span class="l">Life and Character of John</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 7, 20. The Greek fathers call John ho epistethios, the <b>leaner</b> on the bosom,<br> or, as we would say, the bosom-friend (of Jesus). [564 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../history of the christian church volume i/section 41 life and character.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/l/leaner.htm"><span class="l"><b>Leaner</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Leaner</b> (1 Occurrence). 2 Samuel 13:4 And he said unto<br> him, Why, O son of the king, art thou thus lean from day to day? <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/leaner.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/leaneth.htm"><span class="l">Leaneth (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/leaneth.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/leaned.htm"><span class="l">Leaned (14 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/leaned.htm - 10k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Theravada-Buddhism.html">What is Theravada Buddhism? | GotQuestions.org</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">Leaner (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_samuel/13-4.htm">2 Samuel 13:4</a></span><br />And he said unto him, Why, O son of the king, art thou thus lean from day to day? wilt thou not tell me? And Amnon said unto him, I love Tamar, my brother Absalom's sister. <br /><span class="source">(See JPS)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/l/leaner.htm">Leaner</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/trusting.htm">Trusting (45 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/pierced.htm">Pierced (63 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/trusted.htm">Trusted (82 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/leaning.htm">Leaning (11 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/leanfleshed.htm">Leanfleshed (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/lacketh.htm">Lacketh (17 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/leaner.htm">Leaner (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/i/inclineth.htm">Inclineth (10 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/prostrate.htm">Prostrate (25 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/abideth.htm">Abideth (66 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/falleth.htm">Falleth (119 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/standeth.htm">Standeth (111 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/leprosy.htm">Leprosy (51 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/lead.htm">Lead (192 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/l/leaned.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Leaned"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Leaned" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/l/leaneth.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Leaneth"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Leaneth" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>