Topical Encyclopedia
In the biblical context, the term "cuts" can refer to physical injuries, ritualistic practices, or metaphorical expressions. The Bible addresses the concept of cuts in various ways, often highlighting the spiritual and moral implications associated with them.
Physical Injuries:Cuts as physical injuries are mentioned in the context of wounds and healing. The Bible often uses the imagery of wounds and healing to convey spiritual truths. For instance, in
Isaiah 1:6 , the prophet describes the sinful state of Israel as being "from the sole of the foot to the top of the head, no spot is uninjured—only wounds, welts, and festering sores, not cleansed or bandaged or soothed with oil." This imagery underscores the need for spiritual healing and redemption.
Ritualistic Practices:In the Old Testament, the practice of making cuts on the body is explicitly prohibited as part of pagan rituals.
Leviticus 19:28 states, "You must not make any cuts in your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the LORD." This commandment reflects the distinctiveness of Israel's worship and lifestyle, setting them apart from surrounding nations that engaged in such practices as part of their idolatrous worship.
Similarly, in
1 Kings 18:28 , the prophets of Baal are described as cutting themselves with swords and lances until their blood gushed out, in a desperate attempt to invoke their god. This account contrasts the futility of pagan practices with the power of the God of Israel, who responds to Elijah's prayer without such extreme measures.
Metaphorical Expressions:Cuts are also used metaphorically in Scripture to describe the impact of words and actions.
Proverbs 12:18 states, "There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing." Here, the imagery of cutting is used to illustrate the potential harm of reckless words, while contrasting it with the healing power of wise speech.
Spiritual Significance:The concept of cuts can also be understood in the context of spiritual circumcision. In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul speaks of a "circumcision made without hands" (
Colossians 2:11), referring to the cutting away of the sinful nature through faith in Christ. This spiritual circumcision signifies a transformation of the heart, aligning believers with God's covenant and purposes.
Overall, the biblical references to cuts serve as a reminder of the physical, spiritual, and moral dimensions of human life. They highlight the importance of holiness, the dangers of idolatry, and the transformative power of God's word and Spirit.
Greek
3948. paroxusmos -- stimulation, provocation... irritation, angry dispute. Cognate: 3948 -- a provocation which literally jabs
(
cuts) someone so they "" respond. See 3947 (). Word Origin
...144. aisthesis -- perception
... Cognate: 144 (a noun) -- properly, the brand of -discernment which "cuts through"
hazy ethical (moral) matters to really "size things up" (used only in Phil 1:9...
Strong's Hebrew
2757. charits -- a cut, thing cut, sharp instrument... 2756, 2757. charits. 2758 . a cut, thing cut, sharp instrument. Transliteration:
charits Phonetic Spelling: (khaw-reets') Short Definition:
cuts.
...8296a. seret -- incision
... incision. Transliteration: seret or sareteth Short Definition:cuts. Word Origin
from sarat Definition incision NASB Word Usagecuts (1). 8296, 8296a....
8295. sarat -- to incise, scratch
... 8294, 8295. sarat. 8296 . to incise, scratch. Transliteration: sarat Phonetic
Spelling: (saw-rat') Short Definition:cuts. Word Origin a prim....
3772. karath -- to cut off, cut down
... off (1), cut him off (5), cut it down (1), cut it off (1), cut them down (1), cut
you down (1), cut you off (2), cut down (23), cut off (129),cuts (1),cuts...
8296b. sareteth -- sareteth
... 8296a, 8296b. sareteth. 8297 . sareteth. Transliteration: sareteth Short
Definition:cuts. Word Origin a form of sarat, qv. 8296a, 8296b. sareteth. 8297...
7096. qatsah -- to cut off
... Word Origin a prim. root Definition to cut off NASB Word Usage cut off (1),
cuts off (1), cutting off (1), scrape off (1), scraped (1)....
7112. qatsats -- cut off
... Word Origin a prim. root Definition cut off NASB Word Usage clip (1), cut (4), cut
in pieces (1), cut in two (1), cut off (6),cuts the in two (1), pieces (1)....
1214. batsa -- to cut off, break off, gain by violence
... to cut off, break off, gain by violence NASB Word Usage accomplished (1), break
(1), break ranks (1), completed (1), cut me off (1), cut off (1),cuts me off (1...
Library
The Death of Joseph [Herod's Brother] which had Been Signified to...
... HeCuts Off The Head Of Pappus, Who Was The Murderer Of His Brother And Sends That
Head To [His Other Brother] Pheroras, And In No Long Time He Besieges...
Books Printed for the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge;
... W.) Celebrated Voyagers 4 0 """"" Celebrated Travellers 4 0 Biographical
Sketches, withcuts 1 4 Bonnell, James, Esq....
A Book for Boys and Girls Or, Temporal Things Spritualized.
... In 1707 it had reached a third edition, and was 'ornamented withcuts';[4] and the
title is altered to A Book for Boys and Girls, or Temporal Things...
The Same Methodius: How Christ the Son of God...
... Since the body, when struck or cut by a body, is just so far struck or
cut as the striker strikes it, or he thatcuts it cut it....
Moreover, if Sorcerers Call Forth Ghosts, and Even Make what Seem...
... man to leap from the sacred houses, to be something different from that which leads
another to leap from an adjoining house; looking on one whocuts his arms...
The Devil Acknowledges the King.
... Simple, direct relation to God, and every other relation through that. No short
cuts for Jesus. They do but cut with deep gashes the man whocuts....
A Description of the Standard of the Cross, which the Romans Now...
... Cheetham, Dict. 1 (1880), 908-911, with its references andcuts. [3111] Thus
rather than "on." Comparecuts in article of Venables. "It...
That Bishops are to Abstain from all Receiving of Gifts.
... Wherefore he whocuts off others thus, let him be cut off. But he who shuts
off a temple shall be punished even more than by cutting off....
Submission and Peace
... It is not pain that lacerates; itcuts, andcuts clean when we keep ourselves
still and let it do its merciful ministry upon us....
Breaking with God.
... Almost any child knows I could not. Suppose some onecuts the wire, a good clean
cut; the two ends are apart: not a mile; not a yard; but distinctly apart....
Thesaurus
Cuts (20 Occurrences)...Cuts (20 Occurrences). Leviticus 19:28 You may not make
cuts in your flesh in respect
for the dead, or have marks printed on your bodies: I am the Lord.
...Cutter (3 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) One whocuts; as, a stone cutter; a
die cutter; esp., one whocuts out garments. 2. (n.) That...
Cut (616 Occurrences)
... 7. (vt) To wound or hurt deeply the sensibilities of; to pierce; to lacerate;
as, sarcasmcuts to the quick. 8. (vt) To intersect...
Cut-off (2 Occurrences)
Cut-off. Cutoff, Cut-off.Cuts . Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) That
whichcuts off or shortens, as a nearer passage or road....
Bodies (144 Occurrences)
... (See NAS). Leviticus 19:28 You may not makecuts in your flesh in respect for the
dead, or have marks printed on your bodies: I am the Lord. (BBE NIV)....
Forest (67 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 44:14 Hecuts down cedars for himself, and takes the cypress and the oak,
and strengthens for himself one among the trees of the forest....
Vermilion (2 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 22:14 who says, I will build me a wide house and spacious chambers, and
cuts him out windows; and it is ceiling with cedar, and painted with vermilion...
Nourishes (3 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 44:14 Hecuts down cedars for himself, and takes the cypress and the oak,
and strengthens for himself one among the trees of the forest....
Lash (2 Occurrences)
... 4. (n.) A stroke of satire or sarcasm; an expression or retort thatcuts or gives
pain; a cut. 5. (n.) A hair growing from the edge of the eyelid; an eyelash....
Gouge (4 Occurrences)
... forms a curve. 3. (n.) An incising tool whichcuts forms or blanks for gloves,
envelopes, etc. from leather, paper, etc. 4. (n.) Soft...
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