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The term "pointed" in the context of the Bible can refer to several concepts, both literal and metaphorical. While the word itself may not frequently appear in English translations, the idea of something being pointed or directed is prevalent throughout Scripture. This entry explores the various ways in which the concept of "pointed" is manifested in the Bible.
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Pointed Objects and Weapons: In the Bible, pointed objects often refer to weapons such as spears, arrows, and swords. These are frequently mentioned in the context of warfare and defense. For example, in
1 Samuel 17:7, the description of Goliath's spear highlights its formidable nature: "The shaft of his spear was like a weaver’s rod, and its iron point weighed six hundred shekels." The pointed nature of these weapons symbolizes strength and the ability to pierce or penetrate, often used metaphorically to describe the power of God's word or judgment.
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Pointed Words and Speech: The Bible often uses the imagery of sharp or pointed words to describe speech that is direct, incisive, or cutting.
Proverbs 12:18 states, "There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing." Here, the pointed nature of words is contrasted with their potential to harm or heal, emphasizing the importance of wisdom and discretion in speech.
3.
Pointed Actions and Intentions: The concept of pointed actions or intentions can be seen in the deliberate and purposeful actions of individuals in the Bible. For instance, in the account of Esther, her approach to King Ahasuerus is marked by careful planning and pointed intention to save her people (
Esther 5:1-8). Her actions are directed and purposeful, demonstrating the importance of intention and focus in fulfilling God's plans.
4.
Pointed Prophecies and Messages: Prophets in the Bible often delivered pointed messages from God, intended to convict, correct, or guide the people of Israel. These messages were direct and unambiguous, designed to pierce the hearts of the listeners and bring about repentance. In
Isaiah 49:2, the prophet describes his calling: "He made my mouth like a sharp sword; He hid me in the shadow of His hand. He made me a polished arrow; He hid me in His quiver." This imagery underscores the precision and impact of prophetic words.
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Pointed Divine Guidance: God's guidance is often depicted as pointed and specific, directing His people in the way they should go.
Psalm 32:8 reflects this guidance: "I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you." The pointed nature of divine guidance assures believers of God's intentional and purposeful direction in their lives.
In summary, the concept of "pointed" in the Bible encompasses a range of meanings, from the literal sharpness of weapons to the metaphorical sharpness of words, actions, and divine guidance. Each instance highlights the power and precision inherent in the pointed nature of these elements, reflecting the broader themes of strength, intention, and divine purpose found throughout Scripture.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
imp. & p. p.) of Point.
2. (a.) Sharp; having a sharp point; as, a pointed rock.
3. (a.) Characterized by sharpness, directness, or pithiness of expression; terse; epigrammatic; especially, directed to a particular person or thing.
Greek
4647. skolops -- anythingpointed, spec. a stake, thorn... 4646, 4647. skolops. 4648 . anything
pointed, spec.
... Word Origin a prim. word
Definition anything
pointed, spec. a stake, thorn NASB Word Usage thorn (1).
...5482. charax -- apointed stake, a rampart
... apointed stake, a rampart. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: charax
Phonetic Spelling: (khar'-ax) Short Definition: a mound for besieging...
2607. kataginosko -- to blame
... properly, to find as and on the basis of direct, ; condemn by having a first-hand
awareness of the facts; to charge as guilty with specific (pointed) facts....
200. akris -- a locust
... locust. Apparently from the same as akron; a locust (aspointed, or as lighting
on the top of vegetation) -- locust. see GREEK akron. (akridas) -- 1 Occurrence....
398. anaphaino -- to bring to light, make to appear
... appear, discover. From ana and phaino; to show, ie (reflexively) appear, or (passively)
to havepointed out -- (should) appear, discover. see GREEK ana....
Strong's Hebrew
2303. chaddud -- sharpened, sharp,pointed... 2302b, 2303. chaddud. 2304 . sharpened, sharp,
pointed. Transliteration:
chaddud Phonetic Spelling: (khad-dood') Short Definition: sharp.
...2742. charuwts -- sharp, diligent
... roots') Short Definition: decision. decision, diligent, fine gold,pointed
things, sharp, threshing instrument, wall Or charuts {khaw...
2738. charul -- (a kind of weed), perhaps chickpea
... Word Origin of uncertain derivation Definition (a kind of weed), perhaps
chickpea NASB Word Usage nettles (3). prickly,pointed....
7905. sukkah -- a barb, spear
... barbed iron. Feminine of sok in the sense of sek; a dart (aspointed like a thorn) --
barbed iron. see HEBREW sok. see HEBREW sek. 7904, 7905. sukkah. 7906 >...
7915. sakkin -- a knife
... knife. Intensive perhaps from the same as Sekuw in the sense of suwk; a knife (as
pointed or edged) -- knife. see HEBREW Sekuw. see HEBREW suwk. 7914b, 7915....
6793. tsinnah -- probably a hook, barb
... Feminine of tsen; a hook (aspointed); also a (large) shield (as if guarding by
prickliness); also cold (as piercing) -- buckler, cold, hook, shield, target....
8149. Shenir -- Amorite name for Mount Hermon
... Senir, Shenir. Or Sniyr {sen-eer'}; from an unused root meaning to bepointed; peak;
Shenir or Senir, a summit of Lebanon -- Senir, Shenir. 8148, 8149....
3433. Yashubi Lechem -- "returner of bread," a man of Judah
... (Prob. The text should bepointed Yoshbev Lechem {yo-sheh-bay' leh'-khem}, and rendered
"(they were) inhabitants of Lechem," ie Of Bethlehem (by contraction)....
8148. sheninah -- a sharp (cutting) word, taunt
... byword, taunt. From shanan; somethingpointed, ie A gibe -- byword, taunt. see HEBREW
shanan. 8147, 8148. sheninah. 8149 . Strong's Numbers.
5574. Senuah -- an Israelite
... Or Cnu.ah {sen-oo-aw'} from the same as Cna'ah;pointed; (used with the article
as a proper name) Senuah, the name of two Israelites -- Hasenuah (including the...
Library
Of the Erythr??an Sibyl, whoPointed in a Prophetic Acrostic at...
... The Oration of the emperor constantine, which he addressed "to the assembly of the
saints." Chapter XVIII."Of the Erythr??an Sibyl, whopointed in a...
The BetrayerPointed Out.
... THURSDAY"THE DAY OF FELLOWSHIP THE BETRAYERPOINTED OUT. When Jesus had
thus said, he was troubled in the spirit, and testified...
Angels Fell Away, Man's Soul Fell Away, and TherebyPointed the...
... Book XIII Chapter VIII Angels fell away, man's soul fell away, and thereby
pointed the abyss in that dark? Angels fell away, man's...
Prologue. Who is a Faithful and Wise Servant? his Reward is...
... Who is a faithful and wise servant? His reward ispointed out in the case?... His reward
ispointed out in the case of Peter, as also in the case of Paul....
Excuses Commonly Urged in Defence of Second Marriage their...
... Chapter XII."Excuses Commonly Urged in Defence of Second Marriage Their Futility,
Especially in the Case of Christians,Pointed Out....
victor's Chief Errors AgainPointed Out.
... Book IV. Chapter 38 [XXIV.]"Victor's Chief Errors AgainPointed Out. Wherefore
if you take these books, which I have with a sincere...
Now, as to the Expression which He Uses, "Some Persons Say," I...
... And this is proved by the numerous cases which I havepointed out in which he expresses
opinions agreeing with these without the introduction of any such person...
Christ's Ministry Begins.
... When Johnpointed out Jesus, not as a, but the Lamb of God, it can only
mean that God had provided him as a sacrificial offering....
But Origen Also, You Will Tell Us, in Composing his Work Called...
... He therefore wrote out each of their versions in separate pages or columns, and
pointed out by means of certain specified marks at the head of each line what...
My Brother Eusebius Writes to Me That, when He was at a Meeting of...
... Letters were soon brought me from many brethren in Rome asking about this very matter,
whether the facts were as was stated: and theypointed in a way to make...
Thesaurus
Pointed (13 Occurrences)... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (imp. & pp) of Point. 2. (a.) Sharp; having a sharp
point; as, a
pointed rock.
... Multi-Version Concordance
Pointed (13 Occurrences).
...Sharp-pointed (5 Occurrences)
Sharp-pointed. Sharpness, Sharp-pointed. Sharuhen . Multi-Version
Concordance Sharp-pointed (5 Occurrences). Exodus...
Pick (37 Occurrences)
... 2. (v.) To peck at, as a bird with its beak; to strike at with anythingpointed;
to act upon with apointed instrument; to pierce; to prick, as with a pin....
Stab (1 Occurrence)
... 1. (vt) To pierce with apointed weapon; to wound or kill by the thrust of apointed
instrument; as, to stab a man with a dagger; also, to thrust; as, to stab...
Prick (2 Occurrences)
... 1. (v.) That which pricks, penetrates, or punctures; a sharp and slender thing;
apointed instrument; a goad; a spur, etc.; a point; a skewer....
Goad (2 Occurrences)
... In 1 Samuel 13:21, a different Hebrew word is used, dorban, meaning something
pointed.... Thepointed end is to prod the oxen while plowing....
Dart (9 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) Apointed missile weapon, intended to be thrown by the hand; a short lance;
a javelin; hence, any sharp-pointed missile weapon, as an arrow....
Peck (3 Occurrences)
... 4. (v.) Hence: To strike, pick, thrust against, or dig into, with apointed instrument;
especially, to strike, pick, etc., with repeated quick movements....
Stick (47 Occurrences)
... 6. (n.) A thrust with apointed instrument; a stab. 7. (n... 11. (n.) To set
with somethingpointed; as, to stick cards. 12. (n.) To...
Horn (108 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) A hard, projecting, and usuallypointed organ, growing upon the heads of
certain animals, esp.... 10. (n.) Thepointed beak of an anvil. 11....
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