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The term "halted" in the Bible often refers to a state of being stopped, paused, or crippled, both physically and metaphorically. It is used in various contexts throughout the Scriptures to describe physical lameness, spiritual indecision, or a temporary cessation of movement or progress.
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Physical Lameness: In the Old Testament, "halted" is frequently used to describe individuals who are physically lame or crippled. For example, in
Genesis 32:31, after Jacob wrestles with the angel, it is said, "The sun rose above him as he passed by Penuel, and he was limping because of his hip." This physical halting is a result of his encounter with God, symbolizing both a physical and spiritual transformation.
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Spiritual Indecision: The term is also used metaphorically to describe a state of spiritual indecision or wavering. In
1 Kings 18:21, the prophet Elijah challenges the Israelites, saying, "How long will you waver between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow Him; but if Baal is God, follow him." Here, "waver" is akin to being halted between two choices, emphasizing the need for decisive faith and commitment to God.
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Temporary Cessation: In some instances, "halted" can refer to a temporary stop or pause in action. This can be seen in the narrative of the Israelites' journey through the wilderness, where their progress is often halted due to disobedience or divine intervention. Such pauses serve as moments for reflection, repentance, and realignment with God's will.
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Healing and Restoration: The New Testament provides accounts of Jesus healing those who are physically halted. In
Matthew 15:30-31, it is recorded, "Great crowds came to Him, bringing the lame, the blind, the crippled, the mute, and many others, and laid them at His feet; and He healed them." This demonstrates Jesus' power and compassion, offering physical restoration as a sign of the coming Kingdom of God.
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Symbolic Meaning: The concept of being halted can also symbolize a broader spiritual truth. It reflects the human condition of being spiritually crippled by sin and the need for divine intervention for healing and salvation. The Bible consistently points to God as the source of strength and restoration for those who are halted, both physically and spiritually.
In summary, the term "halted" in the Bible encompasses a range of meanings from physical lameness to spiritual indecision, each context providing insight into the human condition and God's redemptive work. Through the narratives and teachings of Scripture, believers are encouraged to seek healing and wholeness in Christ, who alone can restore what is halted.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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imp. & p. p.) of Halt.
Greek
335. anaideia -- shamelessness... 335 ("no shame, without embarrassment") is the shamelessness a has who is not be
halted by human fears -- even when others cry "overdone" (ie accuse them of
...Strong's Hebrew
5975. amad -- to take one's stand, stand... enter (1), entered (2), erected (1), establish (1), established (2), establishing
(1), fixed (1), fulfill (1), gives stability (1), halt (1),
halted (1), hung
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Imperial Caesar
... When the Maccabee had returned to the spot in the sedgy valley where he and Julian
hadhalted, he found the Ephesian white to the lips and with ignited eyes...
It was a Clear Morning and the Tenth Day Before the Kalends of...
... Vergilius, hard by, faced the cohort, his back turned to the new-comer. Antipater
halted as he came ashore, looking in surprise at the tribune....
When Appius Told his Mother and his Sister what Augustus had Said...
... Appiushalted the troop. For a little Antipater was dumb with astonishment.... If he
were armed with power hehalted not between his plan and his purpose....
Whether There is Delight in Contemplation?
... face' . . . hehalted on his foot (Gn.32:31) . . . because he touched the
sinew of his thigh and it shrank" (Gn.32:32). Therefore...
The Day was Near Its End. ...
... Often he raised his hand, which trembled like a leaf in the wind. Horses, maidens,
and menhalted to hear the words:... The horsemenhalted....
In the Desert
... Tit, tit, tit!" he called, backing toward the work-room. Anubis bounded after him,
but as Kenkenes paused just over the threshold, the ape alsohalted....
The Procession of Amen
... the temple. He washalted before he had proceeded ten steps. A litter... the litter.
He took a backward step andhalted, amazed. Before him...
Through the Red Sea
... The multitude ceased to crowd, the pressure about him diminished; the ranks began
to widen to his left and right; the leadershalted altogether, and though...
At the Well
... Here Philistine, Damascene, Ninevite and Babylonian hadhalted; here Egyptian,
Bedouin, Arabian and the dweller of the desert had paused....
The Traitors
... The pickets on the outer wall of Tanishalted him, but when they beheld his face,
their pikes fell and with hands on knees, they bade him pass....
Thesaurus
Halted (9 Occurrences)... (imp. & pp) of Halt. Multi-Version Concordance
Halted (9 Occurrences). Luke 7:14
Then He went close and touched the bier, and the bearers
halted.
...Halt (12 Occurrences)
... 5. (vt) To cause to cease marching; to stop; as, the generalhalted his troops
for refreshment. 6. (a.) Halting or stopping in walking; lame....
Luz (7 Occurrences)
... the border of Benjamin (Joshua 18:13). Here Jacobhalted, and had a prophetic
vision. (see BETHEL.). (2.) A place in the land of...
Wake (34 Occurrences)
... Luke 7:14 Then He went close and touched the bier, and the bearershalted.
"Young man," He said, "I command you, wake!" (WEY DBY)....
Threshingfloor (18 Occurrences)
... Joseph with his kinsmen and Egyptian followershalted for seven days at the
threshing-floor of Atad to lament the death of Jacob (Genesis 50:10)....
Threshing-floor (36 Occurrences)
... Joseph with his kinsmen and Egyptian followershalted for seven days at the
threshing-floor of Atad to lament the death of Jacob (Genesis 50:10)....
Edar (1 Occurrence)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Tower of the flock, a tower between Bethlehem and Hebron,
near which Jacob firsthalted after leaving Bethlehem (Genesis 35:21)....
Mahanaim (15 Occurrences)
... Here hehalted after parting from Laban, before the passage of the Jabbok (Genesis
31:2), "and the angels of God met him." Possibly it was the site of an...
Penuel (7 Occurrences)
... Penuel (7 Occurrences). Genesis 32:31 And as he passed over Penuel the sun rose
upon him, and hehalted upon his thigh. (KJV ASV WBS YLT NAS)....
Bethel (67 Occurrences)
... beth'-el (beth-'el; Baithel and oikos theou, literally, "house of God"): (1) A town
near the place where Abrahamhalted and offered sacrifice on his way south...
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