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The term "handled" in the context of the Bible often refers to the physical act of touching or managing something with one's hands. This concept can be found in various passages throughout the Scriptures, where it is used both literally and metaphorically to convey deeper spiritual truths.
Old Testament UsageIn the Old Testament, the act of handling is frequently associated with the physical manipulation of objects, particularly in the context of worship and offerings. For example, the priests in the Tabernacle and later in the Temple were required to handle sacred objects with great care and reverence. The handling of the Ark of the Covenant, for instance, was strictly regulated, as seen in the account of Uzzah, who was struck dead for touching the Ark improperly (
2 Samuel 6:6-7).
The concept of handling also appears in the context of craftsmanship and skill. In
Exodus 31:3-5 , God fills Bezalel with His Spirit, granting him the ability to handle various materials skillfully for the construction of the Tabernacle. This highlights the importance of handling one's God-given talents with diligence and reverence.
New Testament UsageIn the New Testament, the term "handled" takes on a more profound spiritual significance. The Apostle John, in his first epistle, emphasizes the tangible reality of Jesus Christ by stating, "That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and touched with our hands, concerning the Word of life" (1
John 1:1). Here, "handled" underscores the physical reality of Christ's incarnation, affirming that the apostles were eyewitnesses to His life and ministry.
The handling of Jesus' body after His resurrection is another significant event. In
Luke 24:39 , Jesus invites His disciples to handle Him, saying, "Look at My hands and My feet. It is I Myself. Touch Me and see, for a spirit does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have." This invitation to handle His resurrected body serves as a powerful testament to the reality of His bodily resurrection, a cornerstone of Christian faith.
Metaphorical and Spiritual ImplicationsBeyond the literal sense, "handled" can also be understood metaphorically in Scripture. The handling of God's Word, for instance, requires careful and faithful stewardship. In
2 Timothy 2:15 , Paul exhorts Timothy to "present yourself approved to God, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth." This implies a responsibility to interpret and teach Scripture accurately, with integrity and reverence.
Moreover, the handling of spiritual matters extends to the believer's conduct and relationships. In
Ephesians 4:2-3 , Paul encourages believers to handle one another with humility, gentleness, and patience, "bearing with one another in love, making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace." This reflects the broader biblical principle that how one handles relationships and responsibilities is a reflection of one's faith and obedience to God.
In summary, the concept of "handled" in the Bible encompasses both the physical act of touching and the broader spiritual responsibility of managing one's faith, relationships, and God-given duties with care and reverence.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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imp. & p. p.) of Handle.
Greek
1406. drachme -- as much as one can hold in the hand, a drachma (a...... piece of silver, drachma. From drassomai; a drachma or (silver) coin (as
handled) --
piece (of silver). see GREEK drassomai. (drachmas) -- 1 Occurrence.
...Strong's Hebrew
6213b. asah -- to press, squeeze... to press, squeeze. Transliteration: asah Short Definition:
handled. Word Origin
a prim. root Definition to press, squeeze NASB Word Usage
handled (3).
...8610. taphas -- to lay hold of, wield
... root Definition to lay hold of, wield NASB Word Usage arrested (2), capture (2),
captured (8), caught (5), grasp (1), grasps (1), handle (4),handled (1), hold...
Library
What Subjects are to beHandled in the Following Discourse.
... The City of God.Book I. Chapter 36."What Subjects are to BeHandled in
the Following Discourse. But I have still some things to...
Wherein the Same Point isHandled.
... Of the Darkness, Dryness, and Temptations wherewith God purges Souls, and of Internal
Recollection. CHAP. X. Wherein the same Point ishandled. 59....
But, Having Considered andHandled all These Points...
... Book V. Chapter 17. " 22. But, having considered andhandled all these
points? "22. But, having considered andhandled all...
What, have You Seen with Your Eyes, andHandled with Your Hands...
... Book II. 9 What, have you seen with your eyes, andhandled with your hands?
What, have you seen with your eyes, andhandled [3455...
The Thing is Made Plain by an Example. In what Way the Matter is...
... Book XIV. Chapter 7."The Thing is Made Plain by an Example. In What Way the
Matter isHandled in Order to Help the Reader. Wherefore...
The Point at which the Discussion Has Arrived, and what Remains to...
... Book IX. Chapter 1."The Point at Which the Discussion Has Arrived, and
What Remains to BeHandled. Some have advanced the opinion...
Reprobation Asserted: Or, the Doctrine of Eternal Election and...
... REPROBATION ASSERTED: OR, THE DOCTRINE OF ETERNAL ELECTION AND REPROBATION
PROMISCUOUSLYHANDLED, IN ELEVEN CHAPTERS. WHEREIN THE...
He Illustrates the Same Doctrine by Passages from the New...
... John, "which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with
our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands havehandled, of the word...
Whether Christ's Body Rose Glorified? [*Some Editions Give this...
... in Evang. xxvi) that "what ishandled must be corruptible, and that which is
incorruptible cannot behandled." Consequently, Christ's body was not glorified....
New Testament Passages Quoted they Attest the Same Truth of the...
... who should see Him. [7940] But the very same apostles testify that they
had both seen and "handled" Christ. [7941] Now, if Christ...
Thesaurus
Caressed (3 Occurrences)... 23:3 and they played the prostitute in Egypt; they played the prostitute in their
youth; there were their breasts pressed, and there was
handled the bosom of
...Prostitution (48 Occurrences)
... 23:3 and they played the prostitute in Egypt; they played the prostitute in their
youth; there were their breasts pressed, and there washandled the bosom of...
Virginity (12 Occurrences)
... 23:3 and they played the prostitute in Egypt; they played the prostitute in their
youth; there were their breasts pressed, and there washandled the bosom of...
Handled (11 Occurrences)
...Handled (11 Occurrences).... (KJV ASV WBS). Luke 20:11 And he sent yet another servant:
and him also they beat, andhandled him shamefully, and sent him away empty....
Handle (19 Occurrences)
... the Revised Version (British and American) for other renderings in the King James
Version, as in Songs 3:8 for "hold"; in Luke 20:11, "handled shamefully," for...
Bosom (47 Occurrences)
... 23:3 and they played the prostitute in Egypt; they played the prostitute in their
youth; there were their breasts pressed, and there washandled the bosom of...
Harlotries (22 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 23:3 and they played the harlot in Egypt; they played the harlot in their
youth; there were their breasts pressed, and there washandled the bosom of...
Killer (1 Occurrence)
... Ezekiel 21:11 It is given to be furbished, that it may behandled: the sword, it
is sharpened, yes, it is furbished, to give it into the hand of the killer....
Oar (1 Occurrence)
... Ezekiel 27:29 All whohandled the oar, the mariners, and all the pilots of the sea,
shall come down from their ships; they shall stand on the land, (WEB KJV...
Jason (5 Occurrences)
... the uproar organized by the Jews, who were moved to jealousy by the success of Paul
and Silas, he and several other "brethren" were severelyhandled by the mob...
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