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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: Plant-worm</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/p/plant-worm.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/joel/1-4.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/p/plant-worm.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> > Plant-worm</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/p/plants_and_pillars.htm" title="Plants and Pillars">◄</a> Plant-worm <a href="/topical/p/plaster.htm" title="Plaster">►</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="#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>The term "plant-worm" is not directly found in the Bible; however, it is often associated with the "worm" mentioned in the book of Jonah. In <a href="/jonah/4-7.htm">Jonah 4:7</a> , it is written: "When dawn came the next day, God appointed a worm that attacked the plant so that it withered." This passage refers to the creature that God used to destroy the plant providing shade to Jonah, illustrating a lesson in divine sovereignty and compassion.<br><br><b>Context and Interpretation</b><br><br>In the narrative of Jonah, the plant-worm plays a crucial role in the unfolding of God's message to the prophet. After Jonah preaches to Nineveh and the city repents, Jonah becomes displeased with God's mercy towards the Ninevites. Seeking comfort, Jonah sits outside the city, where God causes a plant to grow and provide him shade. The next day, God appoints a worm to attack the plant, causing it to wither and leaving Jonah exposed to the harsh sun and wind.<br><br>The plant-worm, therefore, serves as an instrument of God, demonstrating His control over creation and His ability to give and take away. This act is part of a larger lesson for Jonah, emphasizing God's compassion and the importance of aligning one's heart with God's will. The withering of the plant and Jonah's subsequent discomfort highlight the transient nature of earthly comforts and the need for a deeper understanding of God's purposes.<br><br><b>Symbolism and Theological Significance</b><br><br>Theologically, the plant-worm can be seen as a symbol of God's providence and the fleeting nature of human concerns. It underscores the message that God's plans and purposes are beyond human understanding and that His mercy extends to all, even those whom we might consider undeserving. The incident with the plant and the worm serves as a reminder of the importance of humility and the need to trust in God's wisdom and timing.<br><br>In a broader biblical context, the use of a worm to accomplish God's will is not unique to Jonah. Worms are mentioned in other parts of Scripture, often symbolizing decay or destruction, as seen in <a href="/isaiah/14-11.htm">Isaiah 14:11</a> and <a href="/job/25-6.htm">Job 25:6</a>. These references further illustrate the theme of mortality and the ultimate sovereignty of God over life and death.<br><br><b>Practical Application</b><br><br>For believers, the account of the plant-worm in Jonah encourages reflection on personal attitudes towards God's mercy and justice. It challenges individuals to consider their own responses to God's actions and to cultivate a heart that rejoices in His compassion for all people. The narrative invites Christians to trust in God's provision and to seek alignment with His purposes, even when they are not immediately apparent.<br><br>In summary, while the term "plant-worm" itself is not explicitly used in the Bible, the concept is integral to the message of Jonah. It serves as a powerful reminder of God's sovereignty, the transient nature of worldly comforts, and the boundless reach of divine mercy.<a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Plant-worm (2 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/joel/1-4.htm">Joel 1:4</a></span><br />What the worm did not make a meal of, has been taken by the locust; and what the locust did not take, has been food for the <span class="boldtext">plant-worm</span>; and what the plant-worm did not take, has been food for the field-fly.<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/joel/2-25.htm">Joel 2:25</a></span><br />I will give back to you the years which were food for the locust, the <span class="boldtext">plant-worm</span>, the field-fly, and the worm, my great army which I sent among you.<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/p/plant-worm.htm"><span class="l"><b>Plant</b>-<b>worm</b> (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>Plant</b>-<b>worm</b>. Plants, <b>Plant</b>-<b>worm</b>. Plaster . Multi-Version Concordance<br><b>Plant</b>-<b>worm</b> (2 Occurrences). 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