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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: Ranks</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/r/ranks.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><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/matthew/18-1.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/r/ranks.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> > Ranks</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/r/ranking.htm" title="Ranking">◄</a> Ranks <a href="/topical/r/ransack.htm" title="Ransack">►</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="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#grk" title="Strong's Greek Concordance">Greek</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</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 the Bible, "ranks" often refers to the organization, order, and hierarchy within various groups, whether they be military, societal, or spiritual. The concept of ranks is evident throughout Scripture, illustrating the importance of structure and authority in both earthly and heavenly realms.<br><br><b>Military Ranks:</b><br><br>The Bible frequently mentions military ranks, particularly in the Old Testament, where the organization of armies was crucial for the defense and expansion of Israel. In <a href="/1_samuel/17-18.htm">1 Samuel 17:18</a>, David is instructed by his father Jesse to "bring these ten cheeses to the commander of their thousand," indicating a structured military hierarchy. Similarly, in <a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">2 Samuel 23:8-39</a>, the "mighty men" of David are listed, showcasing a rank of elite warriors within the army.<br><br>The New Testament also alludes to military ranks metaphorically. In <a href="/2_timothy/2-3.htm">2 Timothy 2:3-4</a>, Paul encourages Timothy to "share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus," highlighting the disciplined and hierarchical nature of spiritual warfare.<br><br><b>Societal Ranks:</b><br><br>Societal ranks are evident in the Bible, reflecting the social structures of ancient cultures. In <a href="/genesis/41-40.htm">Genesis 41:40</a>, Pharaoh elevates Joseph to a high rank, saying, "You shall be in charge of my house, and all my people will obey your commands. Only with regard to the throne will I be greater than you." This passage illustrates the hierarchical nature of Egyptian society and the authority vested in different ranks.<br><br>In the New Testament, societal ranks are addressed in the context of the early church. In <a href="/1_corinthians/12-28.htm">1 Corinthians 12:28</a>, Paul writes, "And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, also those having gifts of healing, helping, guidance, and different kinds of tongues." This passage outlines a spiritual hierarchy within the church, emphasizing the diversity of roles and responsibilities.<br><br><b>Spiritual Ranks:</b><br><br>The Bible also speaks of spiritual ranks, particularly in the context of angelic beings and the spiritual realm. <a href="/colossians/1-16.htm">Colossians 1:16</a> states, "For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him." This verse suggests a structured hierarchy among spiritual beings, with different ranks and roles.<br><br><a href="/ephesians/6-12.htm">Ephesians 6:12</a> further elaborates on this concept: "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world's darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." This passage highlights the organized nature of spiritual opposition, indicating a hierarchy among evil forces.<br><br><b>Conclusion:</b><br><br>The concept of ranks in the Bible underscores the importance of order and authority in various aspects of life. Whether in military, societal, or spiritual contexts, ranks serve to organize and direct individuals and groups toward a common purpose, reflecting the divine order established by God.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">RANKS</span><p>ranks (prasid, "a square plot of ground," "a garden-bed"): "They sat down in ranks" (<a href="/mark/6-40.htm">Mark 6:40</a>); the several reclining ranks formed, as it were, separate plots or "garden-beds."<p><a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/4414.htm"><span class="l">4414. protostates -- one who stands first (of soldiers), hence a <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> ringleader. From protos and histemi; one standing first in the <b>ranks</b>, ie A captain<br> (champion) -- ringleader. see GREEK protos. see GREEK histemi. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4414.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/4237.htm"><span class="l">4237. prasia -- a garden bed</span></a> <br><b>...</b> leek, and so an onion-patch); a garden plot, ie (by implication, of regular beds)<br> a row (repeated in plural by Hebraism, to indicate an arrangement) -- in <b>ranks</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4237.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/4960.htm"><span class="l">4960. sustoicheo -- to stand in the same rank, fig. correspond to</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to correspond to. From sun and stoicheo; to file together (as soldiers in <b>ranks</b>),<br> ie (figuratively) to correspond to -- answer to. see GREEK sun. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4960.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/4151.htm"><span class="l">4151. moad -- appointed place</span></a><br><b>...</b> 4150, 4151. moad. 4152 . appointed place. Transliteration: moad Phonetic<br> Spelling: (mo-awd') Short Definition: <b>ranks</b>. Word Origin <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/4151.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/7713.htm"><span class="l">7713. sederah -- row, rank (of soldiers)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 7712, 7713. sederah. 7714 . row, rank (of soldiers). Transliteration: sederah<br> Phonetic Spelling: (sed-ay-raw') Short Definition: <b>ranks</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7713.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/5670.htm"><span class="l">5670. abat -- to take or give a pledge</span></a><br><b>...</b> borrow, break <b>ranks</b>, fetch a pledge, lend, surely. A primitive root; to<br> pawn; causatively, to lend (on security); figuratively, to <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5670.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/2686.htm"><span class="l">2686. chatsats -- to divide</span></a><br><b>...</b> A primitive root (compare chatsah); properly, to chop into, pierce or sever;<br> hence, to curtail, to distribute (into <b>ranks</b>); as denom. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/2686.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/6471.htm"><span class="l">6471. paam -- a beat, foot, anvil, occurrence</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1), each story (1), feet (9), footsteps (3), hoofbeats (1), now (5), oftentimes*<br> (1), once (1), once more (3), once* (4), other times (5), <b>ranks</b> (2), steps (3 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6471.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/4634.htm"><span class="l">4634. maarakah -- row, rank, battle line</span></a><br><b>...</b> NASB Word Usage armies (3), army (3), arrangement (1), battle array (1), battle<br> formation (1), battle line (5), battlefield* (1), orderly manner (1), <b>ranks</b> (3 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/4634.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/1214.htm"><span class="l">1214. batsa -- to cut off, break off, gain by violence</span></a><br><b>...</b> root Definition to cut off, break off, gain by violence NASB Word Usage accomplished<br> (1), break (1), break <b>ranks</b> (1), completed (1), cut me off (1), cut off (1 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1214.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/2686a.htm"><span class="l">2686a. chatsats -- to divide</span></a><br><b>...</b> to divide. Transliteration: chatsats Short Definition: off. Word Origin a prim.<br> root Definition to divide NASB Word Usage cut off (1), <b>ranks</b> (1). 2686, 2686a <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/2686a.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_in_happiness_vision_ranks.htm"><span class="l">Whether in Happiness vision <b>Ranks</b> Before Delight?</span></a> <br><b>...</b> OF THOSE THINGS THAT ARE REQUIRED FOR HAPPINESS (EIGHT ARTICLES) Whether<br> in happiness vision <b>ranks</b> before delight? Objection 1: It <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether in happiness vision ranks.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/city_of_god/chapter_16_of_the_ranks_and.htm"><span class="l">Of the <b>Ranks</b> and Differences of the Creatures, Estimated by their <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book XI. Chapter 16."Of the <b>Ranks</b> and Differences of the Creatures, Estimated by<br> Their Utility, or According to the Natural Gradations of Being. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/city of god/chapter 16 of the ranks and.htm</font><p><a href="/library/dionysius/ecclesiastical_hierarchy/caput_vi_i_concerning_the.htm"><span class="l">Concerning the <b>Ranks</b> of the Initiated.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> CAPUT VI. I. Concerning the <b>Ranks</b> of the Initiated. <b>...</b> These, then, are the sacerdotal<br> <b>Ranks</b> and elections, their powers, and operations, and consecrations. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../dionysius/ecclesiastical hierarchy/caput vi i concerning the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/rolt/dionysius_the_areopagite/chapter_xii_concerning_holy_of.htm"><span class="l">Concerning "Holy of Holies," "King of Kings," "Lord of Lords <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> And Holy Ones and Kings and Lords and Gods, in the language of Scripture, are the<br> higher <b>Ranks</b> in each Kind [492] through which the secondary <b>Ranks</b> receiving <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../rolt/dionysius the areopagite/chapter xii concerning holy of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/miller/the_yoke/chapter_xlv_through_the_red.htm"><span class="l">Through the Red Sea</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The turmoil of Israel began to subside, growing fainter, ceasing among the <b>ranks</b><br> nearest the sea, failing toward the rear, dying away like a sigh up and down <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the yoke/chapter xlv through the red.htm</font><p><a href="/library/moody/moodys_anecdotes_and_illustrations/assurance.htm"><span class="l">Assurance.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> He could not get hold of the rein, and a private in the <b>ranks</b> saw it, and sprang<br> out of the <b>ranks</b> towards the horse, and was successful in getting hold of the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/moody/moodys anecdotes and illustrations/assurance.htm</font><p><a href="/library/dionysius/ecclesiastical_hierarchy/caput_v_i_concerning_sacerdotal.htm"><span class="l">Concerning Sacerdotal Consecrations.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to set forth the sacerdotal Orders and elections themselves, and their powers, and<br> operations, and consecrations, and the triad of the superior <b>ranks</b> under them <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../dionysius/ecclesiastical hierarchy/caput v i concerning sacerdotal.htm</font><p><a href="/library/sherman/the_childrens_bible/davids_victory_over_the_giant.htm"><span class="l">David's victory Over the Giant</span></a> <br><b>...</b> between them. Then there came out from the <b>ranks</b> of the Philistines a champion<br> named Goliath, who was about ten feet tall. He had <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../sherman/the childrens bible/davids victory over the giant.htm</font><p><a href="/library/leo/writings_of_leo_the_great/letter_cxx_to_theodoret_bishop.htm"><span class="l">Letter cxx. To Theodoret, Bishop of Cyrus, on Perseverance in the <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> the priestly office gains much in lustre where the authority of the highest is<br> preserved without it being thought that the liberty of the lower <b>ranks</b> has been <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../leo/writings of leo the great/letter cxx to theodoret bishop.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/romans_corinthians_to_ii_corinthians_chap_v/strong_and_loving.htm"><span class="l">Strong and Loving</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The former sound like the word of command shouted from an officer along the <b>ranks</b>;<br> and there is a military metaphor running all through them. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/romans corinthians to ii corinthians chap v/strong and loving.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/r/ranks.htm"><span class="l"><b>Ranks</b> (34 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia <b>RANKS</b>. <b>ranks</b> (prasid, "a square plot of<br> ground," "a garden-bed"): "They sat down in <b>ranks</b>" (Mark <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/ranks.htm - 17k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/reproached.htm"><span class="l">Reproached (27 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1 Samuel 17:10 And the Philistine saith, 'I have reproached the <b>ranks</b> of Israel<br> this day; give to me a man, and we fight together.' (YLT). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/reproached.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/rank.htm"><span class="l">Rank (42 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 11. (n. & v.) An aggregate of individuals classed together; a permanent social class;<br> an order; a division; as, <b>ranks</b> and orders of men; the highest and the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/rank.htm - 21k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/ranges.htm"><span class="l">Ranges (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (2.) 2 Kings 11:8. A Hebrew word is here used different from the preceding, meaning<br> "<b>ranks</b> of soldiers." The Levites were appointed to guard the king's person <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/ranges.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/u/units.htm"><span class="l">Units (14 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (See NIV). 2 Kings 11:15 Jehoiada the priest commanded the captains of hundreds<br> who were set over the army, and said to them, "Bring her out between the <b>ranks</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/u/units.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/windows.htm"><span class="l">Windows (27 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). 1 Kings 7:4 And there were windows<br> in three rows, and light was against light in three <b>ranks</b>. (KJV WBS YLT NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/windows.htm - 15k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/tiers.htm"><span class="l">Tiers (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance Tiers (2 Occurrences). 1 Kings 7:4 There were beams in<br> three rows, and window was over against window in three <b>ranks</b>. (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/tiers.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/range.htm"><span class="l">Range (9 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1. (n.) To set in a row, or in rows; to place in a regular line or lines, or in<br><b>ranks</b>; to dispose in the proper order; to rank; as, to range soldiers in line. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/range.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/beams.htm"><span class="l">Beams (28 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEB KJV ASV WBS NIV). 1 Kings 7:4 There were beams in three rows, and window<br> was over against window in three <b>ranks</b>. (WEB JPS ASV DBY). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/beams.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/artistic.htm"><span class="l">Artistic (14 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> lattice work. (See NAS). 1 Kings 7:4 There were beams in three rows, and<br> window was over against window in three <b>ranks</b>. (See NAS). 1 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/artistic.htm - 10k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/force-conversion.html">Is it wrong to force a conversion? What role should coercion play in religion? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/church-hierarchy.html">What does the Bible say about church hierarchy? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/God-virus.html">Is belief in God a virus? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/ranks.htm">Ranks: 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">Ranks (34 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/18-1.htm">Matthew 18:1</a></span><br />Just then the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Who <span class="boldtext">ranks</span> higher than others in the Kingdom of the Heavens?"<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/1-5.htm">Mark 1:5</a></span><br />There went out to him people of all classes from Judaea, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem of all <span class="boldtext">ranks</span>, and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, making open confession of their sins.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/6-40.htm">Mark 6:40</a></span><br />They sat down in <span class="boldtext">ranks</span>, by hundreds and by fifties.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/1-15.htm">John 1:15</a></span><br />John testified about him. He cried out, saying, "This was he of whom I said,'He who comes after me has surpassed me, for he was before me.'"<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/1-30.htm">John 1:30</a></span><br />This is he of whom I said,'After me comes a man who is preferred before me, for he was before me.'<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/8-38.htm">Romans 8:38</a></span><br />For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither the lower <span class="boldtext">ranks</span> of evil angels nor the higher, neither things present nor things future, nor the forces of nature,<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/galatians/2-4.htm">Galatians 2:4</a></span><br />This was because of the false brothers secretly brought in, who stole in to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage;<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/leviticus/24-6.htm">Leviticus 24:6</a></span><br />and thou hast set them two <span class="boldtext">ranks</span> (six in the rank) on the pure table before Jehovah,<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/4-2.htm">1 Samuel 4:2</a></span><br />and the Philistines set themselves in array to meet Israel, and the battle spreadeth itself, and Israel is smitten before the Philistines, and they smite among the <span class="boldtext">ranks</span> in the field about four thousand men.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/4-12.htm">1 Samuel 4:12</a></span><br />And a man of Benjamin runneth out of the <span class="boldtext">ranks</span>, and cometh into Shiloh, on that day, and his long robes 'are' rent, and earth on his head;<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/4-16.htm">1 Samuel 4:16</a></span><br />And the man saith unto Eli, 'I 'am' he who hath come out of the <span class="boldtext">ranks</span>, and I out of the ranks have fled to-day;' and he saith, 'What hath been the matter, my son?'<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/17-8.htm">1 Samuel 17:8</a></span><br />And he stood and cried to the <span class="boldtext">ranks</span> of Israel, and said to them, Why are ye come out to set your battle in array? am not I the Philistine, and ye servants of Saul? choose for yourselves a man, and let him come down to me.<br /><span class="source">(DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/17-10.htm">1 Samuel 17:10</a></span><br />And the Philistine said, I have defied the <span class="boldtext">ranks</span> of Israel this day; give me a man, that we may fight together.<br /><span class="source">(DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/17-22.htm">1 Samuel 17:22</a></span><br />And David left the things he was carrying in the hand of the keeper of the baggage, and ran into the <span class="boldtext">ranks</span>, and came and saluted his brethren.<br /><span class="source">(DBY RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/17-23.htm">1 Samuel 17:23</a></span><br />As he talked with them, behold, there came up the champion, the Philistine of Gath, Goliath by name, out of the <span class="boldtext">ranks</span> of the Philistines, and spoke according to the same words: and David heard them.<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV DBY YLT RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/17-26.htm">1 Samuel 17:26</a></span><br />And David speaketh unto the men who are standing by him, saying, 'What is done to the man who smiteth this Philistine, and hath turned aside reproach from Israel? for who 'is' this uncircumcised Philistine that he hath reproached the <span class="boldtext">ranks</span> of the living God?'<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/17-36.htm">1 Samuel 17:36</a></span><br />Both the lion and the bear hath thy servant smitten, and this uncircumcised Philistine hath been as one of them, for he hath reproached the <span class="boldtext">ranks</span> of the living God.'<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/17-45.htm">1 Samuel 17:45</a></span><br />And David saith unto the Philistine, 'Thou art coming unto me with sword, and with spear, and with buckler, and I am coming unto thee in the name of Jehovah of Hosts, God of the <span class="boldtext">ranks</span> of Israel, which thou hast reproached.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/17-48.htm">1 Samuel 17:48</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when the Philistine arose, and came and advanced to meet David, that David hasted, and ran towards the <span class="boldtext">ranks</span> to meet the Philistine.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/23-3.htm">1 Samuel 23:3</a></span><br />And David's men say unto him, 'Lo, we here in Judah are afraid; and how much more when we go to Keilah, unto the <span class="boldtext">ranks</span> of the Philistines?'<br /><span class="source">(YLT NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_kings/7-4.htm">1 Kings 7:4</a></span><br />There were beams in three rows, and window was over against window in three <span class="boldtext">ranks</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_kings/7-5.htm">1 Kings 7:5</a></span><br />All the doors and posts were made square with beams: and window was over against window in three <span class="boldtext">ranks</span>. <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_kings/11-8.htm">2 Kings 11:8</a></span><br />You shall surround the king, every man with his weapons in his hand; and he who comes within the <span class="boldtext">ranks</span>, let him be slain. be with the king when he goes out, and when he comes in."<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV DBY NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_kings/11-15.htm">2 Kings 11:15</a></span><br />Jehoiada the priest commanded the captains of hundreds who were set over the army, and said to them, "Bring her out between the <span class="boldtext">ranks</span>. Kill him who follows her with the sword." For the priest said, "Don't let her be slain in the house of Yahweh."<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV DBY NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-38.htm">1 Chronicles 12:38</a></span><br />All these 'are' men of war, keeping rank -- with a perfect heart they have come to Hebron, to cause David to reign over all Israel, and also all the rest of Israel 'are' of one heart, to cause David to reign,<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_chronicles/23-14.htm">2 Chronicles 23:14</a></span><br />Jehoiada the priest brought out the captains of hundreds who were set over the army, and said to them, Have her forth between the <span class="boldtext">ranks</span>; and whoever follows her, let him be slain with the sword: for the priest said, Don't kill her in the house of Yahweh.<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV DBY NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/30-27.htm">Proverbs 30:27</a></span><br />The locusts have no king, yet they advance in <span class="boldtext">ranks</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WEB NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/songs/1-7.htm">Song of Songs 1:7</a></span><br />Declare to me, thou whom my soul hath loved, Where thou delightest, Where thou liest down at noon, For why am I as one veiled, By the <span class="boldtext">ranks</span> of thy companions?<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/14-31.htm">Isaiah 14:31</a></span><br />Howl, gate! Cry, city! You are melted away, Philistia, all of you; for smoke comes out of the north, and there is no straggler in his <span class="boldtext">ranks</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/46-21.htm">Jeremiah 46:21</a></span><br />Also her hired men in the midst of her are like calves of the stall; for they also are turned back, they are fled away together, they didn't stand: for the day of their calamity is come on them, the time of their visitation.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/50-37.htm">Jeremiah 50:37</a></span><br />A sword is on their horses, and on their chariots, and on all the mixed people who are in the midst of her; and they shall become as women: a sword is on her treasures, and they shall be robbed.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/joel/2-7.htm">Joel 2:7</a></span><br />They shall run like mighty men; they shall climb the wall like men of war; and they shall march every one on his ways, and they shall not break their <span class="boldtext">ranks</span>:<br /><span class="source">(KJV ASV DBY WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/joel/2-8.htm">Joel 2:8</a></span><br />Neither does one jostle another; they march everyone in his path, and they burst through the defenses, and don't break <span class="boldtext">ranks</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WEB NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/micah/5-8.htm">Micah 5:8</a></span><br />Yea, the remnant of Jacob hath been among nations, In the midst of many peoples, As a lion among beasts of a forest, As a young lion among <span class="boldtext">ranks</span> of a flock, Which if it hath passed through, Hath both trodden down and hath torn, And there is no deliverer.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/r/ranks.htm">Ranks</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/ranks.htm">Ranks (34 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/ransacked.htm">Ransacked (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/masters.htm">Masters (59 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/carry.htm">Carry (246 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/anyone.htm">Anyone (514 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/secures.htm">Secures (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/assyria.htm">Assyria (124 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/r/ranking.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Ranking"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Ranking" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/r/ransack.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Ransack"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Ransack" /></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 /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF2 --> <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>