Topical Encyclopedia
The term "inflicted" in the context of the Bible often refers to the act of causing pain, suffering, or punishment, either as a consequence of sin or as a means of divine discipline. Throughout Scripture, God is depicted as both just and merciful, and the infliction of suffering can serve as a tool for correction, purification, or judgment.
Old Testament ContextIn the Old Testament, the concept of infliction is frequently associated with God's judgment upon nations and individuals who have turned away from His commandments. For instance, in the book of Exodus, God inflicts plagues upon Egypt as a demonstration of His power and as a means to compel Pharaoh to release the Israelites from bondage.
Exodus 9:14 states, "For this time I will send all My plagues against your heart and against your officials and your people, so you may know that there is no one like Me in all the earth."
The prophets often spoke of the infliction of suffering as a consequence of Israel's disobedience. In
Isaiah 10:5-6 , God uses Assyria as an instrument of His wrath: "Woe to Assyria, the rod of My anger; the staff in their hands is My wrath. I will send him against a godless nation; I will dispatch him against a people destined for My rage, to seize the spoil and snatch the plunder, and to trample them down like clay in the streets."
New Testament ContextIn the New Testament, the theme of inflicted suffering is often seen in the context of persecution and trials faced by believers. Jesus Himself warned His followers of the suffering they would endure for His name's sake. In
Matthew 10:17-18 , He says, "But beware of men; for they will hand you over to the councils and flog you in their synagogues. On My account, you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles."
The Apostle Paul also speaks of the inflictions he endured for the sake of the Gospel. In
2 Corinthians 11:24-25 , he recounts, "Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one. Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, three times I was shipwrecked, I spent a night and a day in the open sea."
Divine Discipline and CorrectionThe Bible also presents the idea that God inflicts discipline upon His children as a form of loving correction.
Hebrews 12:6-7 states, "For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives. Endure suffering as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father?"
This perspective is rooted in the understanding that God's inflictions are not arbitrary but are intended to bring about repentance, growth, and a deeper relationship with Him. The suffering endured by believers is seen as a means to refine their faith and character, aligning them more closely with the image of Christ.
ConclusionThe concept of "inflicted" in the Bible encompasses a range of meanings, from divine judgment and punishment to the trials and persecutions faced by believers. It serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty, justice, and the transformative power of suffering in the life of a believer.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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imp. & p. p.) of Inflict.
Greek
3794. ochuroma -- a stronghold, fortress... Pompey
inflicted a crushing defeat upon their navy off the rocky stronghold of
Coracesium on the confines of Cilicia and Pisidia" (, 833).].
...5356. phthora -- destruction, corruption
... corruption, destroy, perish. From phtheiro; decay, ie Ruin (spontaneous orinflicted,
literally or figuratively) -- corruption, destroy, perish....
420. anexikakos -- enduring evil
... derived from 430 , "to bear " and 2556 , "malice, evil") -- properly, the quality
of (), especially when (treated unjustly), ie wheninflicted with undeserved...
Strong's Hebrew
4347. makkah -- a blow, wound, slaughter... Word Origin from nakah Definition a blow, wound, slaughter NASB Word Usage blow
(1), casualties (1), crushed (1), disasters (1),
inflicted (1), injury (1
...7561. rasha -- to be wicked, act wickedly
... 6), been wicked (1), behaved wickedly (1), condemn (10), condemned (2), condemning
(1), condemns (3), do wickedly (1), guilty (1),inflicted punishment (1...
3013. yagah -- to suffer
... root Definition to suffer NASB Word Usage afflicted (1), caused her grief (1), causes
grief (1), grieve (2),inflicted (1), torment (1), tormentors (1)....
5414. nathan -- to give, put, set
... had (1), have (2), have* (1), heap (1), held (1), hung (1), impose (1), imposed
(3), indeed deliver (1), indeed give (1), inflict (2),inflicted (1), injured...
7760. sum -- to put, place, set
... 1), fasten (1), fix (1), formed and made (1), gave (2), give (7), grant (1), had
(1), hunt* (1), impose (1), impress (1), impute (1),inflicted (1), insert (4...
5221. nakah -- to smite
... 1), cast (1), clap (3), clapped (1), conquered (5), defeat (5), defeated (44), destroy
(1), destroyed (2), drove (1), indeed defeated (1),inflicted (4), kill...
6213a. asah -- do, make
... happened (1), held (2), help (1), hold (1), imitate (1), imparted (1), inclines
(1), indeed perform (1), industrious* (1), inflict (1),inflicted (1), inlaid (1...
Library
Whether Every Punishment isInflicted for a Sin?
... OF THE DEBT OF PUNISHMENT (EIGHT ARTICLES) Whether every punishment isinflicted
for a sin?... Therefore not every punishment isinflicted for a sin....
Of the Divine VengeanceInflicted on the Torturers of the...
... the divine institutes Book V. Of Justice. Chap. XXIV."Of the Divine Vengeance
Inflicted on the Torturers of the Christians. Whatever...
Concerning Rehoboam, and How GodInflicted Punishment Upon Him for...
... Ahab. CHAPTER 10. Concerning Rehoboam, And How GodInflicted Punishment
Upon Him For His Impiety By Shishak [King Of Egypt]. 1. Now...
Argument: Tortures Most UnjustlyInflicted for the Confession of...
... Chapter XXXVII."Argument: Tortures Most UnjustlyInflicted for the Confession
of Christ's Name are Spectacles Worthy of God. A...
JulianInflicted Evils Upon the Inhabitants of C??sarea. Bold...
... Book V. Chapter IV."Julianinflicted Evils upon the Inhabitants of C??sarea.
Bold Fidelity of Maris, Bishop of Chalcedon. About...
Why Punishment is StillInflicted, after Sin Has Been Forgiven.
... Book II. Chapter 54 [XXXIV.]"Why Punishment is StillInflicted, After Sin
Has Been Forgiven. But, inasmuch as there are not wanting...
Whether by Divine Justice an Eternal Punishment isInflicted on...
... OF GOD'S MERCY AND JUSTICE TOWARDS THE DAMNED (FIVE ARTICLES) Whether by Divine
justice an eternal punishment isinflicted on sinners? [*Cf. FS, Q , AA ,4]....
It is in the Precincts of Jerusalem, Then, that Punishments Will...
... Chapter XXVI. It is in the precincts of Jerusalem, then, that punishments
will beinflicted upon those? It is in the precincts...
Of the Quality of the Soul after Leaving the Body, and of the...
... OF THE QUALITY OF THE SOUL AFTER LEAVING THE BODY, AND OF THE PUNISHMENT
INFLICTED ON IT BY MATERIAL FIRE (THREE ARTICLES). We must...
The Severity of God Compatible with Reason and Justice when...
... God. Chapter XV."The Severity of God Compatible with Reason and Justice
WhenInflicted, Not Meant to Be Arbitrary, But Remedial....
Thesaurus
Inflicted (20 Occurrences)...Inflicted (20 Occurrences).
... 2 Corinthians 2:6 Sufficient to such a one is this
punishment which was
inflicted by the many; (WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS NAS NIV).
...Self-inflicted (2 Occurrences)
Self-inflicted. Self-indulgent, Self-inflicted. Selfish .
Multi-Version Concordance Self-inflicted (2 Occurrences)....
Chastisement (24 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) The act of chastising; paininflicted for punishment
and correction; discipline; punishment. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia....
Pontius (4 Occurrences)
... This scourging was usuallyinflicted by lictors; but as Pilate was only a procurator
he had no lictor, and hence his soldiersinflicted this terrible punishment...
Pilate (60 Occurrences)
... This scourging was usuallyinflicted by lictors; but as Pilate was only a procurator
he had no lictor, and hence his soldiersinflicted this terrible punishment...
Leper (34 Occurrences)
... 2 Kings 5:27) is said to have been the transference of that of Naaman, but, as the
incubation period is long, it must have been miraculouslyinflicted on him....
Discipline (63 Occurrences)
... 5. (n.) Correction; chastisement; punishmentinflicted by way of correction and
training. 6. (n.) The subject matter of instruction; a branch of knowledge....
Damage (57 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) Injury or harm to person, property, or reputation;
aninflicted loss of value; detriment; hurt; mischief....
Pain (172 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) Punishment suffered or denounced; suffering or evilinflicted as a punishment
for crime, or connected with the commission of a crime; penalty....
Chastening (11 Occurrences)
... in the training, as in Leviticus 26:28: "I will chastise you seven times for your
sins." In this sense, it is used of chastisementsinflicted by man even...
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