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Chains are mentioned in several contexts throughout the Scriptures, reflecting their significance in ancient culture and spiritual symbolism. Literal Chains Chains were commonly used in ancient times for binding prisoners and captives. In the Old Testament, chains are often associated with captivity and subjugation. For instance, in <a href="/2_kings/25-7.htm">2 Kings 25:7</a>, King Zedekiah is captured by the Babylonians, and "they put out his eyes, bound him with bronze shackles, and took him to Babylon." This use of chains signifies the physical restraint and humiliation of those defeated in battle. In the New Testament, chains are similarly used to describe the imprisonment of individuals. The Apostle Paul frequently refers to his own chains as a literal representation of his imprisonment for the sake of the Gospel. In <a href="/acts/28-20.htm">Acts 28:20</a>, Paul states, "For this reason I have called to see you and speak with you. It is because of the hope of Israel that I am bound with this chain." Here, chains symbolize the physical limitations imposed on Paul due to his ministry. Metaphorical Chains Beyond their literal use, chains also carry metaphorical meanings in the Bible. They often symbolize spiritual bondage or the power of sin. In <a href="/proverbs/5-22.htm">Proverbs 5:22</a>, it is written, "The iniquities of the wicked man entrap him; the cords of his sin entangle him." This imagery of being ensnared by chains or cords illustrates the binding nature of sin and its ability to hold individuals captive. Conversely, chains can also represent divine authority and power. In <a href="/revelation/20.htm">Revelation 20:1-2</a>, an angel descends from heaven "holding in his hand a great chain," which he uses to bind Satan for a thousand years. This chain signifies the authority of God over evil and His power to restrain the forces of darkness. Symbol of Honor and Authority In some instances, chains are depicted as symbols of honor and authority. In the account of Joseph, after interpreting Pharaoh's dreams, Joseph is elevated to a position of power, and "Pharaoh took off his signet ring from his finger and put it on Joseph’s finger. He dressed him in robes of fine linen and put a gold chain around his neck" (<a href="/genesis/41-42.htm">Genesis 41:42</a>). Here, the chain is a mark of distinction and authority bestowed upon Joseph. Similarly, in <a href="/daniel/5-29.htm">Daniel 5:29</a>, after interpreting the writing on the wall, Daniel is clothed in purple, and "a gold chain was placed around his neck," signifying his elevation to a position of honor in the Babylonian kingdom. Spiritual Implications The concept of chains in the Bible also extends to spiritual implications, particularly in the context of liberation and freedom. In <a href="/acts/12-6.htm">Acts 12:6-7</a>, when Peter is imprisoned, an angel of the Lord appears, and "the chains fell off Peter’s wrists," symbolizing divine intervention and the breaking of physical and spiritual bondage. In summary, chains in the Bible serve as powerful symbols of both physical and spiritual realities. They represent captivity and restraint, but also authority, honor, and the potential for divine liberation. Through these varied uses, chains underscore the themes of bondage and freedom that are central to the biblical narrative.<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div>ChainChains were used, <ol> <li>As badges of office;</li> <li>For ornament;</li> <li>For confining prisoners.</li> <li>the gold chain placed about Joseph's neck, (<a href="/genesis/41-42.htm">Genesis 41:42</a>) and that promised to Daniel, (<a href="/daniel/5-7.htm">Daniel 5:7</a>) are instances of the first use. In (<a href="/ezekiel/16-11.htm">Ezekiel 16:11</a>) the chain is mentioned as the symbol of sovereignty.</li> <li>Chains for ornamental purposes were worn by men as well as women. (<a href="/proverbs/1-9.htm">Proverbs 1:9</a>) Judith 10:4. The Midianites adorned the necks of their camels with chains. (<a href="/judges/8-21.htm">Judges 8:21,26</a>) Step-chains were attached to the ankle-rings. (<a href="/isaiah/3-16.htm">Isaiah 3:16,18</a>)</li> <li>The means adopted for confining prisoners among the Jews were fetters similar to our handcuffs. (<a href="/judges/16-21.htm">Judges 16:21</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/3-34.htm">2 Samuel 3:34</a>; <a href="/2_kings/25-7.htm">2 Kings 25:7</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/39-7.htm">Jeremiah 39:7</a>) Among the Romans the prisoner was handcuffed to his guard, and occasionally to two guards. (<a href="/acts/12-6.htm">Acts 12:6,7</a>; <a href="/acts/21-33.htm">21:33</a>)</li> </ol><a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>(1.) A part of the insignia of office. A chain of gold was placed about Joseph's neck (<a href="/genesis/41-42.htm">Genesis 41:42</a>); and one was promised to Daniel (<a href="/genesis/5-7.htm">5:7</a>). It is used as a symbol of sovereignty (<a href="/ezekiel/16-11.htm">Ezek. 16:11</a>). The breast-plate of the high-priest was fastened to the ephod by golden chains (<a href="/exodus/39-17.htm">Exodus 39:17</a>, 21).(2.) It was used as an ornament (<a href="/proverbs/1-9.htm">Proverbs 1:9</a>; Cant. 1:10). The Midianites adorned the necks of their camels with chains (<a href="/judges/8-21.htm">Judges 8:21</a>, 26).(3.) Chains were also used as fetters wherewith prisoners were bound (<a href="/judges/16-21.htm">Judges 16:21</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/3-34.htm">2 Samuel 3:34</a>; <a href="/2_kings/25-7.htm">2 Kings 25:7</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/39-7.htm">Jeremiah 39:7</a>). Paul was in this manner bound to a Roman soldier (<a href="/acts/28-20.htm">Acts 28:20</a>; <a href="/ephesians/6-20.htm">Ephesians 6:20</a>; <a href="/2_timothy/1-16.htm">2 Timothy 1:16</a>). Sometimes, for the sake of greater security, the prisoner was attached by two chains to two soldiers, as in the case of Peter (<a href="/acts/12-6.htm">Acts 12:6</a>). <a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (n.) A series of links or rings, usually of metal, connected, or fitted into one another, used for various purposes, as of support, of restraint, of ornament, of the exertion and transmission of mechanical power, etc.2. (n.) That which confines, fetters, or secures, as a chain; a bond; as, the chains of habit.3. (n.) A series of things linked together; or a series of things connected and following each other in succession; as, a chain of mountains; a chain of events or ideas.4. (n.) An instrument which consists of links and is used in measuring land.5. (n.) Iron links bolted to the side of a vessel to bold the dead-eyes connected with the shrouds; also, the channels.6. (n.) The warp threads of a web.7. (v. t.) To fasten, bind, or connect with a chain; to fasten or bind securely, as with a chain; as, to chain a bulldog.8. (v. t.) To keep in slavery; to enslave.9. (v. t.) To unite closely and strongly.10. (v. t.) To measure with the chain.11. (v. t.) To protect by drawing a chain across, as a harbor.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div>CHAIN; CHAINSchan, chanz: Chains were used by the Hebrews: (1) As ornaments: 'ets`adhah, neTiphah, `anaq, rabhidh, sharsherah, rattoq. As ornaments for the person they were worn about the ankles (<a href="/numbers/31-50.htm">Numbers 31:50</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-20.htm">Isaiah 3:20</a>) and about the neck (<a href="/songs/4-9.htm">Songs 4:9</a> <a href="/ezekiel/16-11.htm">Ezekiel 16:11</a>). They were used as ornaments for the ephod and breastplate of the high priest (<a href="/exodus/28-14.htm">Exodus 28:14</a>; <a href="/exodus/39-15.htm">Exodus 39:15</a>). These chains were of pure gold. Solomon placed chains before the oracle in the temple (<a href="/1_kings/6-21.htm">1 Kings 6:21</a>), and these were also of pure gold. They were used as ornaments for graven images (<a href="/isaiah/40-19.htm">Isaiah 40:19</a>) and around the necks of prized animals. This was true of the camels taken from the Midianites by Gideon (<a href="/judges/8-21.htm">Judges 8:21, 26</a>). (2) As marks of distinction: rabhidh, hamunekh (hamnikh): That seems to be true of the chain which Pharaoh placed about the neck of Joseph (<a href="/genesis/41-42.htm">Genesis 41:42</a>), and of the one which the king of Babylon promised to the wise men (<a href="/daniel/5-7.htm">Daniel 5:7</a>). (3) As means of confining prisoners: nechosheth; halusis: A number of passages that were translated "chains" in the King James Version are translated "fetters" in the Revised Version (British and American) (see <a href="/judges/16-21.htm">Judges 16:21</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-34.htm">2 Samuel 3:34</a>). Among the Romans the prisoner was chained to one or two guards (<a href="/acts/12-6.htm">Acts 12:6, 7</a>; <a href="/acts/21-33.htm">Acts 21:33</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-20.htm">Ephesians 6:20</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-16.htm">2 Timothy 1:16</a>). These chains were perhaps made of copper or an alloy of copper and tin. (4) As a figurative expression: `anaq. The Psalmist likens pride to a chain about the neck (<a href="/psalms/73-6.htm">Psalm 73:6</a>), and in Proverbs it is stated that the young man who hears the instruction of his father and forsakes not the law of his mother shall find that they are chains about his neck (<a href="/proverbs/1-9.htm">Proverbs 1:9</a>). In <a href="/revelation/20-1.htm">Revelation 20:1</a> the angel is described as descending with a great chain in his hand. According to the King James Version Peter speaks of the fallen angels as having been delivered into "chains of darkness" (<a href="/2_peter/2-4.htm">2 Peter 2:4</a>), seira, and Jude speaks of them as being reserved in "everlasting chains" (<a href="/jude/1-6.htm">Jude 1:6</a>, the Revised Version (British and American) "bonds"), desmos. See also <a href="../p/punishments.htm">PUNISHMENTS</a>. A. W. Fortune<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/254.htm">254. halusis -- a chain</a> ... a chain. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: halusis Phonetic Spelling: (hal'-oo-sis) Short Definition: a light chain Definition: a (light) chain ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/254.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/4577.htm">4577. seira -- chain.</a> ... seira. 4578 . chain. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: seira Phonetic Spelling: (si-rah') Short Definition: a chain Definition: a chain. ... chain. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4577.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/1199.htm">1199. desmos -- a band, bond</a> ... a band, bond. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine; Noun, Neuter Transliteration: desmos Phonetic Spelling: (des-mon') Short Definition: a bond, chain Definition: a ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1199.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/1299.htm">1299. diatasso -- to arrange thoroughly, ie to charge, appoint</a> ... [Such an order also goes all the necessary proper "chain-of-command," which further underlines its binding (authoritative) nature. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1299.htm - 8k<a href="/greek/1394.htm">1394. dosis -- the act of giving, a gift</a> ... 1394 (from 1325 , "give") -- gift, emphasizing the intention (aim) that motivates the giving and the chain-reaction of giving-and-responding. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1394.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/996.htm">996. boetheia -- help</a> ... help. From boethos; aid; specially, a rope or chain for frapping a vessel -- help. see GREEK boethos. (boetheiais) -- 1 Occurrence. (boetheian) -- 1 Occurrence. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/996.htm - 7k<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/7569.htm">7569. rattoq -- a chain</a> ... 7568, 7569. rattoq. 7570 . a chain. Transliteration: rattoq Phonetic Spelling: (rat-toke') Short Definition: chain. Word Origin ... /hebrew/7569.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/8331.htm">8331. sharshah -- chain</a> ... sharshah. 8332 . chain. Transliteration: sharshah Phonetic Spelling: (shar-shaw') Short Definition: chain. Word Origin the same as sharsherah, qv. chain ... /hebrew/8331.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/7572.htm">7572. rattiqah -- chain</a> ... 7571, 7572. rattiqah. 7573 . chain. Transliteration: rattiqah Phonetic Spelling: (rat-tee-kaw') Short Definition: chain. ... chain From rathaq; a chain -- chain ... /hebrew/7572.htm - 5k <a href="/hebrew/7577.htm">7577. rethuqah -- a chain</a> ... 7576, 7577. rethuqah. 7578 . a chain. Transliteration: rethuqah Phonetic Spelling: (reth-oo-kaw') Short Definition: chains. ... chain. ... /hebrew/7577.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/8333.htm">8333. sharsherah -- chain</a> ... 8332, 8333. sharsherah. 8334 . chain. Transliteration: sharsherah Phonetic Spelling: (shar-sher-aw') Short Definition: chains. ... chain. ... /hebrew/8333.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/7242.htm">7242. rabid -- a chain (ornament for the neck)</a> ... 7241, 7242. rabid. 7243 . a chain (ornament for the neck). Transliteration: rabid Phonetic Spelling: (raw-beed') Short Definition: necklace. ... chain. ... /hebrew/7242.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/2002.htm">2002. hamnika -- a chain, necklace</a> ... 2001b, 2002. hamnika. 2003 . a chain, necklace. Transliteration: hamnika Phonetic Spelling: (ham-neek') Short Definition: necklace. ... chain. ... /hebrew/2002.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/5178.htm">5178. nechosheth -- copper, bronze</a> ... Word Origin of uncertain derivation Definition copper, bronze NASB Word Usage brass (2), bronze (130), bronze chains (1), bronze fetters (2), chain (1), copper ... /hebrew/5178.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/685.htm">685. etsadah -- an armlet</a> ... bracelet, chain. A variation from ts'adah; properly, a step- chain; by analogy, a bracelet -- bracelet, chain. see HEBREW ts'adah. 684, 685. etsadah. 686 . ... /hebrew/685.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/2397.htm">2397. chach -- hook, ring, fetter</a> ... bracelet, chain, hook. Once (Ezek. 29:4) chachiy {khakh-ee'}; from the same as chowach; a ring for the nose (or lips) -- bracelet, chain, hook. ... /hebrew/2397.htm - 6k<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><a href="/library/brownlie/hymns_of_the_greek_church/o_christ_to_break_the.htm">O Christ, to Break the Chain</a> ... CANON FOR EASTER DAY BY ST. JOHN OF DAMASCUS O Christ, to break the chain. tr., John Brownlie ... O Christ, to break the chain. That held the sons of men enslaved,. ... /.../brownlie/hymns of the greek church/o christ to break the.htm<a href="/library/corelli/the_master-christian/xxxiii_the_chain_of_circumstance.htm">The Chain of Circumstance had Lengthened by Several Links Round ...</a> ... XXXIII. The chain of circumstance had lengthened by several links round the radiant life of Sylvie? The chain of circumstance ... /.../corelli/the master-christian/xxxiii the chain of circumstance.htm<a href="/library/kingsley/daily_thoughts_/links_in_the_chain_december.htm">Links in the Chain. December 30.</a> ... Links in the Chain. December 30. The heart will cry out at times, Oh! blissful future! Oh, dreary present! But let us not repine. ... /.../christianbookshelf.org/kingsley/daily thoughts /links in the chain december.htm<a href="/library/various/life_and_works_of_rufinus_with_jeromes_apology_against_rufinus_/40_there_are_one_or.htm">There are one or Two More Things on which He Wishes Condemnation ...</a> ... One is this: that these men say that the body is a prison, and like a chain round the soul; and that they assert that the soul does not depart, but returns to ... /.../40 there are one or.htm<a href="/library/bullinger/commentary_on_revelation/the_seventh_and_last_vision.htm">The Seventh (And Last) vision "On Earth"</a> ... (The Key and the Chain). b^1 xx. -2. Time. ... xx.1. And I saw an angel descending out of heaven, having the key of the Abyss, and a great chain in his hand. ... /.../bullinger/commentary on revelation/the seventh and last vision.htm<a href="/library/wilmot-buxton/the_life_of_duty_a_years_plain_sermons_v_2/sermon_lii_the_prison-house.htm">The Prison-House.</a> ... to him. I think we may believe that a yet closer link than that of the iron chain at last united the prisoner and the guard. I think ... /.../the life of duty a years plain sermons v 2/sermon lii the prison-house.htm<a href="/library/moody/moodys_anecdotes_and_illustrations/spurgeons_parable.htm">Spurgeon's Parable.</a> ... He said: "There was once a tyrant who ordered one of his subjects into his presence, and ordered him to make a chain. The poor blacksmith ... /.../moody/moodys anecdotes and illustrations/spurgeons parable.htm<a href="/library/josephus/the_antiquities_of_the_jews/chapter_6_what_things_were.htm">What Things were done by Agrippa at Jerusalem when He was Returned ...</a> ... And for the golden chain which had been given him by Caius, of equal weight with that iron chain wherewith his royal hands had been bound, he hung it up within ... /.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 6 what things were.htm<a href="/library/wilmot-buxton/the_life_of_duty_a_years_plain_sermons_v_2/sermon_xlii_servants_of_sin.htm">Servants of Sin.</a> ... There was a tyrant in the old times who ordered one of his subjects to make an iron chain of a certain length, in a given time. ... /.../the life of duty a years plain sermons v 2/sermon xlii servants of sin.htm<a href="/library/clarke/a_discourse_concerning_the_being_and_attributes_of_god/ii_proposition_ii_there_must.htm">Proposition ii: There must have Existed from Eternity one ...</a> ... [4] This matter has been well illustrated by a late able writer.--"Suppose a chain hung down out of the heavens, from an unknown height; and, though every link ... /.../ii proposition ii there must.htm<a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/c/chain.htm">Chain (21 Occurrences)</a> ... A chain of gold was placed about Joseph's neck (Genesis 41:42); and one was promised to Daniel (5:7). It is used as a symbol of sovereignty (Ezek. 16:11). ... /c/chain.htm - 18k<a href="/topical/n/neck-chain.htm">Neck-chain (1 Occurrence)</a> Neck-chain. Neck, Neck-chain. Necked . Multi-Version Concordance Neck-chain (1 Occurrence). Psalms 73:6 Therefore pride ... /n/neck-chain.htm - 6k<a href="/topical/c/chain-ornaments.htm">Chain-ornaments (1 Occurrence)</a> Chain-ornaments. Chaining, Chain-ornaments. Chains . Multi-Version Concordance Chain-ornaments (1 Occurrence). Proverbs ... /c/chain-ornaments.htm - 6k<a href="/topical/c/chain-work.htm">Chain-work (1 Occurrence)</a> Chain-work. Chainwork, Chain-work. Chair . Multi-Version Concordance Chain-work (1 Occurrence). 1 Kings 7:17 There were ... /c/chain-work.htm - 6k<a href="/topical/a/ankle-chain.htm">Ankle-chain</a> Ankle-chain. Anklechain, Ankle-chain. Ankle-chains . Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia ANKLET; ANKLE-CHAIN. an'-klet, an ... /a/ankle-chain.htm - 7k<a href="/topical/n/necklace.htm">Necklace (9 Occurrences)</a> ... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A string of beads, etc., or any continuous band or chain, worn around the neck as an ornament. ... /n/necklace.htm - 10k<a href="/topical/l/link.htm">Link (2 Occurrences)</a> ... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A torch made of tow and pitch, or the like. 2. (n.) A single ring or division of a chain. ... Cf. Chain, n., 4. ... /l/link.htm - 8k<a href="/topical/c/chainwork.htm">Chainwork (1 Occurrence)</a> ... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) Work looped or linked after the manner of a chain; chain stitch work. Multi-Version Concordance Chainwork (1 Occurrence). ... /c/chainwork.htm - 6k<a href="/topical/f/fetter.htm">Fetter (4 Occurrences)</a> ... 1. (n.) A chain or shackle for the feet; a chain by which an animal is confined by the foot, either made fast or disabled from free and rapid motion; a bond; a ... /f/fetter.htm - 8k<a href="/topical/c/chains.htm">Chains (100 Occurrences)</a> ... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia CHAIN; CHAINS. chan, chanz: Chains were used by the Hebrews: (1) As ornaments: 'ets`adhah, neTiphah ... /c/chains.htm - 39k<a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Christian-chain-letters.html">How should a Christian respond to chain letters? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/kalam-cosmological-argument.html">What is the kalam cosmological argument for the existence of God? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/canonicity-scriptural.html">How do we decide which books belong in the Bible since the Bible does not say which books belong in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://clyx.com/term/chain.htm">Chain: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a> <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>Chain (21 Occurrences)<a href="/mark/5-3.htm">Mark 5:3</a> He lived in the tombs. Nobody could bind him any more, not even with chains, (Root in WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/luke/13-16.htm">Luke 13:16</a> And this woman, daughter of Abraham as she is, whom Satan had bound for no less than eighteen years, was she not to be loosed from this chain because it is the Sabbath day?" (WEY)<a href="/acts/28-20.htm">Acts 28:20</a> For this cause therefore I asked to see you and to speak with you. For because of the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain." (WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/ephesians/6-20.htm">Ephesians 6:20</a> for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. (Root in WEB WEY ASV BBE DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/2_timothy/1-16.htm">2 Timothy 1:16</a> May the Lord grant mercy to the house of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain, (WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/revelation/20-1.htm">Revelation 20:1</a> I saw an angel coming down out of heaven, having the key of the abyss and a great chain in his hand. (WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/genesis/41-42.htm">Genesis 41:42</a> Pharaoh took off his signet ring from his hand, and put it on Joseph's hand, and arrayed him in robes of fine linen, and put a gold chain about his neck, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT RSV NIV)<a href="/numbers/31-50.htm">Numbers 31:50</a> We have therefore brought an oblation for the LORD, what every man hath gotten, of jewels of gold, chains, and bracelets, rings, earrings, and tablets, to make an atonement for our souls before the LORD. (Root in KJV ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT)<a href="/1_kings/7-17.htm">1 Kings 7:17</a> There were nets of checker work, and wreaths of chain work, for the capitals which were on the top of the pillars; seven for the one capital, and seven for the other capital. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/2_chronicles/3-5.htm">2 Chronicles 3:5</a> The greater house he made a ceiling with fir wood, which he overlaid with fine gold, and ornamented it with palm trees and chains. (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/psalms/73-6.htm">Psalms 73:6</a> Therefore pride is like a chain around their neck. Violence covers them like a garment. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS)<a href="/proverbs/1-9.htm">Proverbs 1:9</a> for they will be a garland to grace your head, and chains around your neck. (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NIV)<a href="/songs/4-9.htm">Song of Songs 4:9</a> You have ravished my heart, my sister, my bride. You have ravished my heart with one of your eyes, with one chain of your neck. (WEB KJV ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT)<a href="/songs/7-1.htm">Song of Songs 7:1</a> How beautiful are thy feet in sandals, O prince's daughter! Thy rounded thighs are like jewels, The work of the hands of a skilful workman. (See JPS)<a href="/isaiah/51-14.htm">Isaiah 51:14</a> The prisoner, bent under his chain, will quickly be made free, and will not go down into the underworld, and his bread will not come to an end. (BBE)<a href="/lamentations/3-7.htm">Lamentations 3:7</a> He has walled me about, that I can't go forth; he has made my chain heavy. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/ezekiel/7-23.htm">Ezekiel 7:23</a> Make the chain; for the land is full of bloody crimes, and the city is full of violence. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)<a href="/ezekiel/16-11.htm">Ezekiel 16:11</a> I decked you with ornaments, and I put bracelets on your hands, and a chain on your neck. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT RSV)<a href="/daniel/5-7.htm">Daniel 5:7</a> The king cried aloud to bring in the enchanters, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers. The king spoke and said to the wise men of Babylon, Whoever shall read this writing, and show me its interpretation, shall be clothed with purple, and have a chain of gold about his neck, and shall be the third ruler in the kingdom. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS RSV NIV)<a href="/daniel/5-16.htm">Daniel 5:16</a> But I have heard of you, that you can give interpretations, and dissolve doubts; now if you can read the writing, and make known to me its interpretation, you shall be clothed with purple, and have a chain of gold about your neck, and shall be the third ruler in the kingdom. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS RSV NIV)<a href="/daniel/5-29.htm">Daniel 5:29</a> Then commanded Belshazzar, and they clothed Daniel with purple, and put a chain of gold about his neck, and made proclamation concerning him, that he should be the third ruler in the kingdom. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS RSV NIV)<a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><a href="/topical/c/chain.htm">Chain</a><a href="/topical/c/chain_letters.htm">Chain Letters</a><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><a href="/topical/n/neck-chain.htm">Neck-chain (1 Occurrence)</a><a href="/topical/c/chain-ornaments.htm">Chain-ornaments (1 Occurrence)</a><a href="/topical/c/chain-work.htm">Chain-work (1 Occurrence)</a><a href="/topical/a/ankle-chain.htm">Ankle-chain</a><a href="/topical/n/necklace.htm">Necklace (9 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/l/link.htm">Link (2 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/c/chainwork.htm">Chainwork (1 Occurrence)</a><a href="/topical/f/fetter.htm">Fetter (4 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/c/chains.htm">Chains (100 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/n/neco.htm">Neco (9 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/i/inscription.htm">Inscription (18 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/p/patrol.htm">Patrol (2 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