4 Though he was often bound with chains and shackles, he had broken the chains and shattered the shackles. Now there was no one with the strength to subdue him.
Mark 5:4
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4 Maccabees 6:9–11
9 But he endured the pains, despised the cruelty, and persevered through the indignities. (WEB) 10 Like a noble athlete, the old man, when struck, vanquished his torturers. (WEB) 11 His face sweating, and he panting for breath, he was admired even by the torturers for his courage. (WEB)
Job 12:17–19
17 He leads counselors away barefoot and makes fools of judges. 18 He loosens the bonds placed by kings and fastens a belt around their waists. 19 He leads priests away barefoot and overthrows the established.
Judges 16:10–12
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17 He sent a man before them— Joseph, sold as a slave. 18 They bruised his feet with shackles and placed his neck in irons, 19 until his prediction came true and the word of the LORD proved him right.
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Psalms 107:15–17
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Job 30:10–12
10 They abhor me and keep far from me; they do not hesitate to spit in my face. 11 Because God has unstrung my bow and afflicted me, they have cast off restraint in my presence. 12 The rabble arises at my right; they lay snares for my feet and build siege ramps against…
Job 34:23–25
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