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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: Descending</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/d/descending.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/3-16.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/d/descending.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> > Descending</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/d/descendeth.htm" title="Descendeth">&#9668;</a> Descending <a href="/topical/d/descends.htm" title="Descends">&#9658;</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="#web" title="Webster's Dictionary">Webster's</a> &#8226; <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> &#8226; <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> &#8226; <a href="#grk" title="Strong's Greek Concordance">Greek</a> &#8226; <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> &#8226; <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> &#8226; <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> &#8226; <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 concept of "descending" in the Bible often carries significant theological and symbolic meanings, reflecting both physical movements and spiritual truths. The term is used in various contexts, from divine interventions to human actions, and is frequently associated with God's interaction with humanity.<br><br><b>Divine Descent</b><br><br>One of the most profound instances of descending in the Bible is the descent of God Himself. In <a href="/exodus/19-20.htm">Exodus 19:20</a>, the Lord descends upon Mount Sinai to give the Law to Moses: "The LORD descended to the top of Mount Sinai and called Moses to the summit. So Moses went up." This descent signifies God's willingness to engage directly with His people, establishing a covenant and providing guidance.<br><br>In the New Testament, the concept of descending is central to the incarnation of Jesus Christ. <a href="/philippians/2-7.htm">Philippians 2:7-8</a> describes how Christ "emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death&#8212;even death on a cross." This descent from divine glory to human form underscores the humility and sacrificial love of Christ.<br><br><b>Angelic and Spiritual Descent</b><br><br>Angels are also depicted as descending from heaven to earth, often as messengers of God. In <a href="/genesis/28-12.htm">Genesis 28:12</a>, Jacob dreams of a ladder reaching to heaven, with angels ascending and descending on it. This vision symbolizes the connection between heaven and earth and God's ongoing communication with humanity.<br><br>The Holy Spirit's descent is another critical event, as seen in the baptism of Jesus. In <a href="/matthew/3-16.htm">Matthew 3:16</a>, "As soon as Jesus was baptized, He went up out of the water. Suddenly the heavens were opened, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and resting on Him." This descent marks the anointing of Jesus for His earthly ministry and the presence of the Holy Spirit in His life.<br><br><b>Human Descent</b><br><br>The Bible also records instances of human descent, often in a literal sense but with spiritual implications. In <a href="/luke/19-5.htm">Luke 19:5-6</a>, Jesus calls Zacchaeus to come down from the sycamore tree: "When Jesus came to that place, He looked up and said, 'Zacchaeus, hurry down, for I must stay at your house today.' So Zacchaeus hurried down and welcomed Him joyfully." This act of descending leads to Zacchaeus's repentance and salvation, illustrating the transformative power of encountering Christ.<br><br><b>Symbolic and Eschatological Descent</b><br><br>Descending can also symbolize judgment or the movement from a higher to a lower state. In <a href="/revelation/20.htm">Revelation 20:1</a>, an angel descends from heaven with the key to the Abyss, signifying the binding of Satan and the ushering in of God's final judgment: "Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven with the key to the Abyss, holding in his hand a great chain."<br><br>The descent of the New Jerusalem in <a href="/revelation/21-2.htm">Revelation 21:2</a> represents the ultimate fulfillment of God's promise to dwell with His people: "I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband." This descent signifies the consummation of God's redemptive plan and the establishment of His eternal kingdom.<br><br>In summary, the theme of descending in the Bible encompasses divine actions, angelic missions, human responses, and eschatological events, each carrying profound spiritual significance and reflecting God's interaction with the world.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>p. pr. & vb. n.</I>) of Descend.<p>2. (<I>a.</I>) of or pertaining to descent; moving downwards.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/5010.htm"><span class="l">5010. taxis -- an arranging, order</span></a> <br><b>...</b> in His confinement&quot; (, 904). 5010 (), as an ancient military term, describes<br> an (&quot;cohort&quot;) -- <b>descending</b> . This term suggests a <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5010.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/2597.htm"><span class="l">2597. katabaino -- to go down</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Word Usage brought down (1), came down (12), come down (15), comes down (4), coming<br> (1), coming down (9), descend (3), descended (6), <b>descending</b> (5), descends <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2597.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 9k</font><p><a href="/greek/5510.htm"><span class="l">5510. chion -- snow</span></a> <br><b>...</b> snow. Perhaps akin to the base of chasma (chalao) or cheimon (as <b>descending</b> or empty);<br> snow -- snow. see GREEK chasma. see GREEK chalao. see GREEK cheimon. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5510.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/5185.htm"><span class="l">5185. nacheth -- <b>descending</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> nacheth. 5186 . <b>descending</b>. Transliteration: nacheth Phonetic Spelling: (naw-khayth&#39;)<br> Short Definition: down. <b>...</b> come down. From nachath; <b>descending</b> -- come down. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5185.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/5183b.htm"><span class="l">5183b. nachath -- descent</span></a><br><b>...</b> descent. Transliteration: nachath Short Definition: <b>descending</b>. Word Origin from<br> nacheth Definition descent NASB Word Usage <b>descending</b> (1). 5183a, 5183b. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5183b.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/5182.htm"><span class="l">5182. necheth -- to descend</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin (Aramaic) corresponding to nacheth Definition to descend NASB Word Usage<br> deposed (1), deposit (1), descended (1), <b>descending</b> (1), put (1), stored (1 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5182.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/3381.htm"><span class="l">3381. yarad -- to come or go down, descend</span></a><br><b>...</b> came down (35), carry down (1), come (1), come down (48), comes down (3), coming<br> down (10), departed (1), descend (7), descended (4), <b>descending</b> (2), descends <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/3381.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/various/the_st_gregory_hymnal_and_catholic_choir_book/no_50_the_word_descending.htm"><span class="l">The Word, <b>Descending</b> from Above</span></a> <br><b>...</b> No. 50 The Word, <b>descending</b> from above. THE BLESSED SACRAMENT The Word,<br> <b>descending</b> from above Verbum supernum prodiens. St. Thomas <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the st gregory hymnal and catholic choir book/no 50 the word descending.htm</font><p><a href="/library/brownlie/hymns_of_the_early_church/lord_upon_our_night_descending.htm"><span class="l">Lord, Upon Our Night <b>Descending</b>,</span></a> <br><b>...</b> HYMNS OF THE EARLY CHURCH Lord, upon our night <b>descending</b>,. 8,7,8,7. Lord, upon<br> our night <b>descending</b>,. Bid the light with gladness shine; <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../brownlie/hymns of the early church/lord upon our night descending.htm</font><p><a href="/library/lactantius/the_divine_institutes/chap_lxxii_of_christ_descending_from.htm"><span class="l">Of Christ <b>Descending</b> from Heaven to the General Judgment, and of <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Addressed to His Brother Pentadius. Chap. LXXII."Of Christ <b>Descending</b> from<br> Heaven to the General Judgment, and of the Millenarian Reign. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../lactantius/the divine institutes/chap lxxii of christ descending from.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_christ_descending_into_hell.htm"><span class="l">Whether Christ <b>Descending</b> into Hell Delivered the Holy Fathers <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> OF CHRIST&#39;S DESCENT INTO HELL (EIGHT ARTICLES) Whether Christ <b>descending</b><br> into hell delivered the holy Fathers from thence? Objection <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether christ descending into hell.htm</font><p><a href="/library/various/the_hymnal_of_the_protestant_episcopal_church_in_the_usa/advent_57_lo_he_comes.htm"><span class="l">Lo, He Comes, with Clouds <b>Descending</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> II. THE CHRISTIAN YEAR Advent 57. Lo, He comes, with clouds <b>descending</b>.<br> 8.7.8.7.4.7 [219]St. Thomas: <b>...</b> Charles Wesley, 1758. Lo, He comes, with clouds <b>descending</b>,. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../advent 57 lo he comes.htm</font><p><a href="/library/anonymous/a_collection_of_gospel_hymns_in_ojibway_and_english/hymn_12_8_7_4.htm"><span class="l">&quot;Lo! He Comes with Clouds <b>Descending</b>. &quot;</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Hymn 12. 8, 7, 4. &quot;Lo! he comes with clouds <b>descending</b>.&quot;. Lo! he comes with<br> clouds <b>descending</b>, Once for favor&#39;d sinners slain; Thousand <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../anonymous/a collection of gospel hymns in ojibway and english/hymn 12 8 7 4.htm</font><p><a href="/library/anonymous/a_collection_of_gospel_hymns_in_ojibway_and_english/nuhguhmoowin_12_8_7_4.htm"><span class="l">&quot;Lo! He Comes with Clouds <b>Descending</b>. &quot;</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Nuhguhmoowin 12. 8, 7, 4. &quot;Lo! He comes with clouds <b>descending</b>.&quot;. Be nuh<br> pe tuh gwish in Je sus, Ke nuh wind kah oon je nad; Ka gate <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../a collection of gospel hymns in ojibway and english/nuhguhmoowin 12 8 7 4.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_consanguinity_is_fittingly_distinguished.htm"><span class="l">Whether Consanguinity is Fittingly Distinguished by Degrees and <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> For a line of consanguinity is described as &quot;the ordered series of persons related<br> by blood, and <b>descending</b> from a common ancestor in various degrees.&quot; Now <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether consanguinity is fittingly distinguished.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_christ_went_down_into.htm"><span class="l">Whether Christ Went Down into the Hell of the Lost?</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Objection 5: Further, as Augustine says in a sermon upon the Resurrection: Christ<br> <b>descending</b> into hell &quot;set free all the just who were held in the bonds of <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether christ went down into.htm</font><p><a href="/library/kingsley/town_and_country_sermons/sermon_xxx_the_central_sun.htm"><span class="l">The Central Sun</span></a> <br><b>...</b> And when they believed that, it was easy for them to suppose that St. Paul spoke<br> of Christ&#39;s <b>descending</b> into hell. He went down, says St. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../kingsley/town and country sermons/sermon xxx the central sun.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/d/descending.htm"><span class="l"><b>Descending</b> (23 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Descending</b> (23 Occurrences). Matthew <b>...</b> him. He saw<br> the Spirit of God <b>descending</b> as a dove, and coming on him. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/descending.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/descend.htm"><span class="l">Descend (34 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (KJV DBY WBS). John 1:32 John testified, saying, &quot;I have seen the Spirit<br><b>descending</b> like a dove out of heaven, and it remained on him. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/descend.htm - 19k</font><p><a href="/topical/o/opened.htm"><span class="l">Opened (182 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> opened to him. He saw the Spirit of God <b>descending</b> as a dove, and coming<br> on him. (WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Matthew 5 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/o/opened.htm - 36k</font><p><a href="/topical/o/object.htm"><span class="l">Object (76 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEY). Acts 10:11 He saw heaven opened and a certain container <b>descending</b> to him,<br> like a great sheet let down by four corners on the earth, (See NAS). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/o/object.htm - 31k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/lowered.htm"><span class="l">Lowered (14 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (See NIV). Acts 10:11 He saw heaven opened and a certain container <b>descending</b> to<br> him, like a great sheet let down by four corners on the earth, (See NAS). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/lowered.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/trance.htm"><span class="l">Trance (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> SLEEP, DEEP). In Peter's vision on the housetop at Joppa he saw the sail<br> (othone) <b>descending</b> from heaven, and heard a voice. Paul's <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/trance.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/tribe.htm"><span class="l">Tribe (250 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Easton's Bible Dictionary A collection of families <b>descending</b> from one ancestor.<br> The &quot;twelve tribes&quot; of the Hebrews were the twelve <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/tribe.htm - 45k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/descent.htm"><span class="l">Descent (22 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 5. (n.) Transmission of an estate by inheritance, usually, but not necessarily,<br> in the <b>descending</b> line; title to inherit an estate by reason of consanguinity. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/descent.htm - 15k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/downwards.htm"><span class="l">Downwards (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (adv.) From a higher place to a lower; in a <b>descending</b><br> course; as, to tend, move, roll, look, or take root, downward or downwards. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/downwards.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/descendeth.htm"><span class="l">Descendeth (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> devilish. (KJV WBS). Numbers 11:9 And in the <b>descending</b> of the dew on the<br> camp by night, the manna descendeth upon it. (YLT). Psalms <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/descendeth.htm - 7k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Jacobs-ladder.html">What is Jacob's Ladder? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Nathanael-in-the-Bible.html">Who was Nathanael in the Bible? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/land-of-Gilead.html">What is the significance of the land of Gilead in the Bible? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/descending.htm">Descending: Dictionary and Thesaurus &#124; Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> &#8226; <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> &#8226; <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> &#8226; <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> &#8226; <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">Descending (23 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/3-16.htm">Matthew 3:16</a></span><br />Jesus, when he was baptized, went up directly from the water: and behold, the heavens were opened to him. He saw the Spirit of God <span class="boldtext">descending</span> as a dove, and coming on him.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/8-1.htm">Matthew 8:1</a></span><br />Upon <span class="boldtext">descending</span> from the hill country He was followed by immense crowds. <br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/17-9.htm">Matthew 17:9</a></span><br />As they were <span class="boldtext">descending</span> the mountain, Jesus laid a command upon them. "Tell no one," He said, "of the sight you have seen till the Son of Man has risen from among the dead."<br /><span class="source">(WEY WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/28-2.htm">Matthew 28:2</a></span><br />And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord, <span class="boldtext">descending</span> out of heaven, came and rolled away the stone and sat upon it.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/1-10.htm">Mark 1:10</a></span><br />Immediately coming up from the water, he saw the heavens parting, and the Spirit <span class="boldtext">descending</span> on him like a dove.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/1-32.htm">John 1:32</a></span><br />John testified, saying, "I have seen the Spirit <span class="boldtext">descending</span> like a dove out of heaven, and it remained on him.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/1-33.htm">John 1:33</a></span><br />I didn't recognize him, but he who sent me to baptize in water, he said to me,'On whomever you will see the Spirit <span class="boldtext">descending</span>, and remaining on him, the same is he who baptizes in the Holy Spirit.'<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/1-51.htm">John 1:51</a></span><br />He said to him, "Most certainly, I tell you, hereafter you will see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and <span class="boldtext">descending</span> on the Son of Man."<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/10-11.htm">Acts 10:11</a></span><br />He saw heaven opened and a certain container <span class="boldtext">descending</span> to him, like a great sheet let down by four corners on the earth,<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/11-5.htm">Acts 11:5</a></span><br />"I was in the city of Joppa praying, and in a trance I saw a vision: a certain container <span class="boldtext">descending</span>, like it was a great sheet let down from heaven by four corners. It came as far as me.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV DBY RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/20-10.htm">Acts 20:10</a></span><br />But Paul <span class="boldtext">descending</span> fell upon him, and enfolding him in his arms, said, Be not troubled, for his life is in him.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/james/3-15.htm">James 3:15</a></span><br />this wisdom is not <span class="boldtext">descending</span> from above, but earthly, physical, demon-like,<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/revelation/18-1.htm">Revelation 18:1</a></span><br />After these things I saw another angel <span class="boldtext">descending</span> out of the heaven, having great authority: and the earth was lightened with his glory.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/revelation/20-1.htm">Revelation 20:1</a></span><br />And I saw an angel <span class="boldtext">descending</span> from the heaven, having the key of the abyss, and a great chain in his hand.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/revelation/21-10.htm">Revelation 21:10</a></span><br />And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and high mountain, and shewed me that great city, the holy Jerusalem, <span class="boldtext">descending</span> out of heaven from God,<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/28-12.htm">Genesis 28:12</a></span><br />He dreamed. Behold, a stairway set upon the earth, and its top reached to heaven. Behold, the angels of God ascending and <span class="boldtext">descending</span> on it.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/11-9.htm">Numbers 11:9</a></span><br />And in the <span class="boldtext">descending</span> of the dew on the camp by night, the manna descendeth upon it.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/25-20.htm">1 Samuel 25:20</a></span><br />It was so, as she rode on her donkey, and came down by the covert of the mountain, that behold, David and his men came down toward her; and she met them.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/7-27.htm">Proverbs 7:27</a></span><br />Her house is the way to the underworld, going down to the rooms of death.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/songs/4-1.htm">Song of Songs 4:1</a></span><br />See, you are fair, my love, you are fair; you have the eyes of a dove; your hair is as a flock of goats, which take their rest on the side of Gilead.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/songs/6-5.htm">Song of Songs 6:5</a></span><br />Let your eyes be turned away from me; see, they have overcome me; your hair is as a flock of goats which take their rest on the side of Gilead.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/30-30.htm">Isaiah 30:30</a></span><br />And the Lord will send out the sound of his great voice, and they will see his arm stretched out, with the heat of his wrath, and the flame of a burning fire; with a cloud-burst, and storm, and a rain of ice.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/daniel/4-23.htm">Daniel 4:23</a></span><br />and that which the king hath seen -- a sifter, even a holy one, coming down from the heavens, and he hath said, Cut down the tree, and destroy it; but the stump of its roots 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