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In biblical times, the term "stud" is not directly referenced in the Scriptures as it is understood in modern vernacular. However, the concept of a stud, particularly in the context of animal husbandry, can be inferred from various passages that discuss livestock and breeding practices. The Bible often uses agricultural and pastoral imagery to convey spiritual truths, and the management of animals, including breeding, is a recurring theme.
Livestock and Breeding in the BibleThe patriarchs of Israel, such as Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, were often depicted as wealthy in livestock, which was a primary measure of wealth and prosperity in ancient times.
Genesis 13:2 notes, "Abram had become extremely wealthy in livestock and in silver and gold." The management of these animals, including the selection of strong and healthy males for breeding, would have been an essential aspect of maintaining and increasing their herds.
Jacob's experience with Laban provides a notable example of selective breeding practices. In
Genesis 30:37-43, Jacob employs a method to ensure that his flocks would produce speckled and spotted offspring, which were to be his wages. This passage illustrates an early understanding of breeding techniques to achieve desired traits in livestock.
Symbolism and Spiritual LessonsThe Bible often uses the imagery of animals and their care to teach spiritual lessons. For instance, Jesus refers to Himself as the Good Shepherd in
John 10:11, emphasizing His care and guidance for His followers, akin to a shepherd's responsibility for his flock. The selection of a stud, or a strong male animal for breeding, can symbolize the importance of strength, leadership, and the propagation of desirable qualities.
In Proverbs, the imagery of animals is used to convey wisdom and diligence.
Proverbs 27:23-27 advises, "Be sure to know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds; for riches do not endure forever, and a crown is not secure for all generations." This passage underscores the importance of stewardship and the prudent management of resources, which would include the careful selection of breeding animals.
Cultural and Historical ContextIn the ancient Near East, where the biblical narrative unfolds, the breeding of animals was a critical component of agrarian life. The selection of a stud would have been a strategic decision, impacting the quality and productivity of the herd. This practice is reflected in the broader biblical theme of choosing the best and offering the first fruits to God, as seen in the sacrificial system outlined in Leviticus.
While the Bible does not explicitly mention the term "stud," the principles surrounding the care and management of livestock provide insight into the agricultural practices of the time and offer spiritual lessons that transcend the immediate context. The emphasis on stewardship, diligence, and the propagation of good qualities remains relevant in both a historical and spiritual sense.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
n.) A collection of breeding horses and mares, or the place where they are kept; also, a number of horses kept for a racing, riding, etc.
2. (n.) A stem; a trunk.
3. (n.) An upright scanting, esp. one of the small uprights in the framing for lath and plaster partitions, and furring, and upon which the laths are nailed.
4. (n.) A kind of nail with a large head, used chiefly for ornament; an ornamental knob; a boss.
5. (n.) An ornamental button of various forms, worn in a shirt front, collar, wristband, or the like, not sewed in place, but inserted through a buttonhole or eyelet, and transferable.
6. (n.) A short rod or pin, fixed in and projecting from something, and sometimes forming a journal.
7. (n.) A stud bolt.
8. (n.) An iron brace across the shorter diameter of the link of a chain cable.
9. (v. t.) To adorn with shining studs, or knobs.
10. (v. t.) To set with detached ornaments or prominent objects; to set thickly, as with studs.
Greek
2247. helos -- a nail... word Definition a nail NASB Word Usage nails (2). nail. Of uncertain affinity; a
stud, ie Spike -- nail. (elon) -- 2 Occurrences. 2246, 2247. helos. 2248 .
...Strong's Hebrew
5351. nequddah -- a point or drop... Word Origin from the same as naqod Definition a point or drop NASB Word Usage beads
(1).
stud. Feminine of naqod; a boss --
stud. see HEBREW naqod. 5350, 5351
...7424. rammak -- perhaps a mare
... 7423b, 7424. rammak. 7425 . perhaps a mare. Transliteration: rammak
Phonetic Spelling: (ram-mawk') Short Definition:stud. Word...
Library
Christ's Struggles of Soul, and Submission to the Divine Will....
... [695] John, xii., 27. Cf. Kling,Stud. u. Krit., 1836, iii., 676. [696] Some interpret
this account as a mythus, founded upon the Jewish idea of the Bath-Col....
Book Seven the Conversion to Neoplatonism. ...
... But his thought is still bound by his materialistic notions of reality.
He rejects astrology and turns to thestud of Neoplatonism....
Opinions of Homer and Hesiod Concerning the Gods.
... And how was spread yon glittering canopy. Of glistening stars thatstud the
wide-spread heaven. Whence sprang the gods by whom all good is given?...
The Miracle of Pentecost and the Birthday of the Christian
... Hilgenfeld (Glossolalie, Leipz.1850), Maier (Glossolalie des apost. Zeitalters,
1855), Wieseler (in "Stud. u. Krit." 1838 and 1860), Schenkel (art....
James the Brother of the Lord.
... Leipzig, 1869. W. Beyschlag: Der Jacobusbrief als urchristliches Geschichtsdenkmal.
In the "Stud. u. Kritiken," 1874, No.1, pp.105-166. See his Com. Comp....
Worship in the Apostolic Age.
... T?�b., 1870. WL Volz: Anf??nge des christl. Gottesdienstes, in "Stud. und Krit."
1872. H. Jacoby: Die constitutiven Factoren des Apost....
Theological Schools.
... THEOLOGICAL SCHOOLS. Name. Place. Denom. Open. Prof.Stud. Total. Bangor
Bangor, Cong. 1816 3 43 139 Theol. Me. Seminary New Hampt....
The Conjurations of the Jewish Exorcists. (Luke, xi. , 23-26. )
... the account. I must differ, therefore, from Professor Elwert, who, in
his ingenious dissertation (Stud. der Geistl. W?�rtem., ix...
Christ Predicts the Divine Judgments Upon Jerusalem. (Matt....
... xi.), so Luke inserts there this prophetic announcement, whose proper position is
found in Matthew. In opposition to Dr. Schneckenburger (Stud. d. Evang....
Import of the Title Son of Man, as Used by Christ Himself...
... Dogm., ii., 16), and Strauss (Leben Jesu); and agree with Schleiermacher, Tholuck,
Olshausen, and Kling (Stud. u. Krit, 1836, i., 137)....
Thesaurus
Stud (1 Occurrence)... 6. (n.) A short rod or pin, fixed in and projecting from something, and sometimes
forming a journal. 7. (n.) A
stud bolt.
...Stud (1 Occurrence).
...Boss
... 2. (n.) A protuberant ornament on any work, either of different material from that
of the work or of the same, as upon a buckler or bridle; astud; a knob; the...
Aran (2 Occurrences)
... Phil., IX, 90). J. Jacobs translates it by "ass" (Stud.... The very name "Self" means
a "he-goat," and Dishan, "a gazelle" (Stud. Biblical Arch., 70-72)....
Stuck (7 Occurrences)
Quarter (33 Occurrences)
... in Paris. 13. (n.) A small upright timber post, used in partitions; -- in
the United States more commonly calledstud. 14. (n.) The...
Zephi (1 Occurrence)
... Skinner holds it probable that the two names, Zepho and Iram, were in the original
text, thus making the number 12 (compare Lagarde, Septuagint-Stud., II, 10, 1...
Zepho (3 Occurrences)
... Skinner holds it probable that the two names, Zepho and Iram, were in the original
text, thus making the number 12 (compare Lagarde, Septuagint-Stud., II, 10, 1...
Nail (9 Occurrences)
... nails; as, to nail boards to the beams. 7. (n.) Tostud or boss with nails,
or as with nails. 8. (n.) To fasten, as with a nail; to...
Jabbok (7 Occurrences)
... "The scenery along its banks is probably the most picturesque in Palestine; and
the ruins of town and village and fortress whichstud the surrounding mountain...
Latin (2 Occurrences)
... But see also C. Wessely, "Die lateinischen Elemente in der Gracitat d. agypt.
Papyrusurkunden," Wien.Stud., 24; Laforcade. Influence du Latin sur le Grec....
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