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