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Definition and Context:The term "shocked" refers to a sudden and intense emotional or physical reaction to an unexpected event or revelation. In the biblical context, shock can be seen in various narratives where individuals or groups encounter divine intervention, prophetic messages, or unexpected outcomes that challenge their understanding or expectations.
Biblical Instances:1.
The Disciples and Jesus' Teachings: The disciples often experienced shock at Jesus' teachings and actions, which frequently defied societal norms and expectations. For instance, when Jesus spoke about His impending death and resurrection, the disciples were taken aback. In
Mark 9:31-32 , Jesus tells them, "The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men. They will kill Him, and after three days He will rise." The disciples did not understand this statement and were afraid to ask Him about it, indicating their shock and confusion.
2.
The Resurrection of Jesus: The resurrection of Jesus was a profound shock to His followers and to those who had witnessed His crucifixion. In
Luke 24:5-6 , when the women went to the tomb and found it empty, they were met by two men in dazzling apparel who said, "Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; He has risen!" This event was both a fulfillment of prophecy and a shocking revelation that transformed the understanding of Jesus' mission and divinity.
3.
The Conversion of Saul: Saul's conversion on the road to Damascus is another example of shock in the Bible. As a fervent persecutor of Christians, Saul's encounter with the risen Christ was unexpected and life-altering.
Acts 9:3-6 describes how a light from heaven suddenly flashed around him, and he fell to the ground, hearing a voice say, "Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?" This divine encounter left Saul blinded and in shock, leading to his transformation into the Apostle Paul.
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The Reaction to Miracles: Miracles performed by Jesus and the apostles often left witnesses in shock and awe. In
Mark 4:39-41 , after Jesus calmed the storm, the disciples were filled with great fear and asked one another, "Who is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?" Their reaction highlights the shock and reverence elicited by witnessing divine power.
5.
Prophetic Revelations: Prophets in the Old Testament often delivered messages that shocked their audiences. For example, when Nathan confronted King David about his sin with Bathsheba, David was struck by the gravity of his actions. In
2 Samuel 12:7-9 , Nathan declares, "You are the man!" This revelation shocked David into repentance, demonstrating the power of prophetic truth to provoke a profound emotional response.
Theological Implications:Shock in the biblical narrative often serves as a catalyst for transformation, repentance, or deeper understanding. It challenges individuals to reconsider their beliefs, actions, and relationship with God. The unexpected nature of divine intervention or revelation underscores the sovereignty and mystery of God, who operates beyond human comprehension and expectation.
Related Concepts:· Awe and Reverence
· Divine Intervention
· Prophetic Revelation
· Miracles and Signs
· Transformation and Repentance
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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imp. & p. p.) of Shock.
Greek
1235. diagregoreo -- to keep awake, to be fully awake... It emphatically expresses how the sleeping apostles were utterly
shocked into full-alertness by the manifestation of Christ's glory.
...4768. stugnazo -- to have a gloomy appearance
... Verb Transliteration: stugnazo Phonetic Spelling: (stoog-nad'-zo) Short Definition:
I am gloomy Definition: I am gloomy, have a somber countenance, amshocked....
Strong's Hebrew
6206. arats -- to cause to tremble, tremble... to cause to tremble, tremble NASB Word Usage cause (1), cause terror (1), cause
trembling (1), dread (3), feared (2), make the tremble (2),
shocked (1), stand
...8539. tamah -- to be astounded or dumbfounded
... Definition to be astounded or dumbfounded NASB Word Usage amazed (2), astonished
(1), astonishment (2), astounded (1), look (1), looked (1),shocked (1), wait...
Library
To a Religious Man in Florence who wasShocked at Her Ascetic...
... LETTERS TO A RELIGIOUS MAN IN FLORENCE WHO WASSHOCKED AT HER ASCETIC PRACTICES.
In the Name of Jesus Christ crucified and of sweet Mary:...
Curiosity a Temptation to Sin.
... This, namely,"we shall make ourselves familiar with them. Now our great
security against sin lies in beingshocked at it. Eve...
Hypocrisy
... the elders, their little rules as to conduct, over and above what the Bible and
the Prayer-book have commanded; and all are tempted to be moreshocked if those...
To Sano Di Maco and all Her Other Sons in Siena
... wills naught but our sanctification. In this wise one is notshocked at
his neighbour and does not criticize him. Nor does he pass...
Again He Convicts his Opponent of Deadly Heresy by his Own...
... Word, the only Son of God, begotten of His Father, Being of one substance with the
Father, who came down and was buried, would not our ears beshocked at the...
The Woman Taken in Adultery.
... men, "the Scribes and Pharisees." They brought to Jesus the guilty woman, "tempting
Him" (ver.6); not because they were deeply grieved or evenshocked at her...
John Augusta and his Policy, 1531-1548.
... I beseech you, leave us. You will get no good among us. Go to the Brethren at Bunzlau,
and there your soul will find rest." Augusta wasshocked beyond measure....
The Worthy Communicant
... And if we really know what sin is"if we really see the sinfulness of sin"if we really
see ourselves as God sees us"we shall be too muchshocked at the...
The Crucifixion.
... was He not gentler, sweeter, meeker, more tender, more loving, than any little child?
Why are youshocked at the one, why are you notshocked at the other?...
The City of Gold
... A Greek, such as Lucian, had perhaps a right to beshocked by this
architectural debauch, this beauty too crushing and too rich....
Thesaurus
Shocked (8 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Shocked (8 Occurrences).
... (See NAS). Job 18:20 At his fate
those of the west are
shocked, and those of the east are overcome with fear.
...Shock (6 Occurrences)
... violence. 10. (v.) To strike with surprise, terror, horror, or disgust; to
cause to recoil; as, his violenceshocked his associates. 11....
Childbirth (24 Occurrences)
... 13:8 Their hearts will be full of fear; pains and sorrows will overcome them; they
will be in pain like a woman in childbirth; they will beshocked at one...
Greatly (297 Occurrences)
... (WEY). Matthew 15:12 Then His disciples came and said to Him, "Do you know that
the Pharisees were greatlyshocked when they heard those words?" (WEY)....
Racked (2 Occurrences)
... full of bitter grief; pains like the pains of a woman in childbirth have come on
me: I am bent down with sorrow at what comes to my ears; I amshocked by what...
Revolt (18 Occurrences)
... 3. (n.) To be disgusted,shocked, or grossly offended; hence, to feel nausea; --
with at; as, the stomach revolts at such food; his nature revolts at cruelty....
Bewildered (11 Occurrences)
... full of bitter grief; pains like the pains of a woman in childbirth have come on
me: I am bent down with sorrow at what comes to my ears; I amshocked by what...
Aflame (8 Occurrences)
... 13:8 Their hearts will be full of fear; pains and sorrows will overcome them; they
will be in pain like a woman in childbirth; they will beshocked at one...
Shocking (3 Occurrences)
Staggered (4 Occurrences)
... full of bitter grief; pains like the pains of a woman in childbirth have come on
me: I am bent down with sorrow at what comes to my ears; I amshocked by what...
Resources
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