CORD

Ancient uses of

In casting lots

Mic 2:5

Fastening tents

Ex 35:18; 39:40; Isa 54:2

Leading or binding animals

Ps 118:27; Ho 11:4

Hitching to cart or plough

Job 39:10

Binding prisoners

Jud 15:13

Measuring ground

2Sa 8:2; Jos 17:14; Ps 78:55; Am 7:17; Zec 2:1

Worn on the head as a sign of submission

1Ki 20:31

FIGURATIVE

Of spiritual blessings

Ps 16:6

Of sin

Pr 5:22

Of life

Ec 12:6

Of friendship

Ec 4:12; Ho 11:4

SYMBOLICAL USES OF

Token in mourning

1Ki 20:31-33; Job 36:8

Signifying an inheritance

Jos 17:14