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The term "sharp-pointed" in the context of the Bible often refers to objects or instruments that are designed for piercing, cutting, or precise actions. This concept is frequently associated with weapons, tools, and even metaphorical language to convey spiritual truths or divine actions.
Biblical References:1.
Weapons and Tools: · In the ancient world, sharp-pointed instruments such as swords, spears, and arrows were common in warfare and hunting. The Bible often uses these items to describe military encounters or divine judgment. For instance, in
1 Samuel 17:7, the spear of Goliath is described with a "shaft like a weaver’s rod," emphasizing its formidable and sharp-pointed nature.
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Isaiah 49:2 speaks of the servant of the Lord, saying, "He made My mouth like a sharp sword; He hid Me in the shadow of His hand. He made Me like a polished arrow; He hid Me in His quiver." Here, the sharp-pointed imagery is used to describe the effectiveness and precision of God's word and mission.
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Metaphorical Usage: · The sharpness of certain objects is often used metaphorically to describe the penetrating power of words or divine truth.
Hebrews 4:12 states, "For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any double-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and spirit, of joints and marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart." This passage highlights the incisive and discerning nature of God's word, likening it to a sharp-pointed sword that can penetrate deeply into the human heart and mind.
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Proverbs 25:18 warns against false testimony, saying, "Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow is the man who gives false testimony against his neighbor." Here, the sharp-pointed arrow symbolizes the harm and damage that deceitful words can inflict.
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Divine Judgment and Protection: · Sharp-pointed instruments are also symbolic of divine judgment and protection. In
Psalm 7:12-13, it is written, "If one does not repent, God will sharpen His sword; He has bent and strung His bow. He has prepared His deadly weapons; He ordains His arrows with fire." This imagery underscores the readiness and precision of God's judgment against the unrepentant.
· Conversely, in
Psalm 91:5, the faithful are assured of protection: "You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day." The sharp-pointed arrow here represents threats and dangers from which God promises to shield His people.
Cultural and Historical Context:In biblical times, the sharpness of a weapon or tool was crucial for its effectiveness. Blacksmiths and craftsmen took great care in creating sharp-pointed instruments, whether for agricultural, domestic, or military purposes. The sharpness of these tools was not only a practical concern but also carried symbolic weight in the literature and teachings of the time.
Theological Implications:The use of sharp-pointed imagery in the Bible serves to illustrate the power and precision of God's word and actions. It conveys the idea that God's truth is not blunt or ineffective but is capable of penetrating deeply into the human condition, bringing both conviction and comfort. The sharp-pointed metaphor also serves as a warning of the consequences of sin and the certainty of divine justice, while simultaneously offering assurance of God's protection for those who trust in Him.
Strong's Hebrew
2303. chaddud -- sharpened,sharp,pointed... 2302b, 2303. chaddud. 2304 . sharpened,
sharp,
pointed. Transliteration:
chaddud Phonetic Spelling: (khad-dood') Short Definition: sharp.
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The Insults Received by Jesus in the Court of Caiphas.
... their cruel inclinations, but pulled out handfuls of his hair and beard, spat upon
him, struck him with their fists, wounded him withsharp-pointed sticks, and...
Thou Art the Man
... As God's messenger, he gathered up, as I said, into onesharp-pointed, keen-edged,
steel-bright sentence, the very spirit of the whole ancient Law, which seeks...
Victory.
... Asharp-pointed spike is driven through the palm of each hand and through the
feet. The hands are also tied with ropes as additional security....
A Question for the Beginning
... consequences. It is asharp-pointed question, that pricks many a bubble,
and brings much wisdom down into the category of folly....
By, Through, Unto
... That is what God, like a patient workman bringing out the pattern in his loom by
many a throw of asharp-pointed shuttle, and much twisting of the threads into...
The Requirements of the King
... something is wanting somewhere. II. Now comes thesharp-pointed test, which
pricks the brilliant bubble. Mark tells us that Jesus...
The Risen Lord's Greetings and Gifts
... every theory of Christianity which boggles at accepting the Resurrection of Jesus
Christ as a plain fact, is shattered to pieces on thesharp-pointed rock of...
Our Last ChapterConcluded with the Words, "For Childhood and Youth...
... Not many books, with the consequent weary study; but the right word"like a "goad":
sharp,pointed, effective"and on which may hang, as on a "nail," much...
The Conversion of Paul.
... This is a proverbial expression used by Greek writers of refractory oxen in the
plough when urged by asharp-pointed instrument of the driver....
Jesus Comforting his Friends.
... Dr. Babcock puts it well in his lines:". The dark-brown mould's upturned
By thesharp-pointed plough" And I've a lesson learned....
Thesaurus
Sharp-pointed (5 Occurrences)Sharp-
pointed. Sharpness,
Sharp-
pointed. Sharuhen . Multi-Version
Concordance
Sharp-
pointed (5 Occurrences). Exodus
...Sting (5 Occurrences)
... The term is sometimes applied to the fang of a serpent. 2. (n.) Asharp-pointed
hollow hair seated on a gland which secrets an acrid fluid, as in nettles....
Instrument (45 Occurrences)
... his master is to take him to the gods of the house, and at the door, or at its
framework, he is to make a hole in his ear with asharp-pointed instrument; and...
Lancet
... 1. (n.) A surgical instrument of various forms, commonlysharp-pointed and
two-edged, used in venesection, and in opening abscesses, etc....
Gad (78 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) A pointed or wedge-shaped instrument of metal, as a steel wedge
used in mining, etc. 3. (n.) Asharp-pointed rod; a goad....
Irons (5 Occurrences)
... And thus said Jehovah: For three transgressions of Damascus, And for four, I do
not reverse it, Because of their threshing Gilead withsharp-pointed irons, (YLT...
Framework (6 Occurrences)
... his master is to take him to the gods of the house, and at the door, or at its
framework, he is to make a hole in his ear with asharp-pointed instrument; and...
Thorn (30 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary. 1. (n.) A hard andsharp-pointed projection from
a woody stem; usually, a branch so transformed; a spine....
Dart (9 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) A pointed missile weapon, intended to be thrown by the hand; a short lance;
a javelin; hence, anysharp-pointed missile weapon, as an arrow....
Mire (21 Occurrences)
... mire. (YLT). Job 41:30 Sharp stones are under him: he spreadethsharppointed
things upon the mire. (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)....
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