Topical Encyclopedia
The term "studded" refers to something that is adorned or decorated with studs, which are small, rounded, or pointed projections. In the context of the Bible, the imagery of studded objects often conveys beauty, strength, and craftsmanship. While the specific term "studded" may not frequently appear in the Berean Standard Bible, the concept is present in various descriptions of ornate and well-crafted items.
Biblical References and Context1.
Song of Solomon 1:10-11 : "Your cheeks are beautiful with ornaments, your neck with strings of jewels. We will make you ornaments of gold, studded with silver." This passage from the Song of Solomon uses the imagery of studded ornaments to describe the beauty and adornment of the beloved. The use of gold and silver signifies value and splendor, reflecting the deep affection and admiration between the lovers. The studded ornaments symbolize the intricate and precious nature of their relationship.
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Ezekiel 16:11-13 : "I adorned you with jewelry, and I put bracelets on your wrists and a chain around your neck. I put a ring in your nose, earrings on your ears, and a beautiful crown on your head. So you were adorned with gold and silver; your clothes were of fine linen and silk and embroidered cloth. You ate fine flour, honey, and oil. You became very beautiful and rose to be a queen." In this passage, God describes His lavish care and adornment of Jerusalem, personified as a woman. The use of gold and silver, along with other luxurious items, illustrates the honor and status bestowed upon her. The studded jewelry signifies the richness and divine favor granted to Jerusalem.
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Symbolism of Studded Objects: In biblical times, studded objects, such as armor or shields, were not only decorative but also functional, providing protection and strength. The imagery of studded items can symbolize the protection and strength that God provides to His people. For example, the description of shields or armor in biblical narratives often includes details of their craftsmanship, highlighting the importance of divine protection in spiritual battles.
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Craftsmanship and Artistry: The concept of studded items also reflects the skill and artistry of craftsmen in biblical times.
Exodus 31:3-5 speaks of Bezalel, whom God filled "with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, understanding, and ability in all kinds of craftsmanship, to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut gemstones for settings, and to carve wood, so that he may be a master of every craft." The detailed work of studding precious metals and stones into objects was a testament to the God-given talents and skills of artisans, used for the glory of God in the construction of the Tabernacle and its furnishings.
Theological ImplicationsThe use of studded imagery in the Bible often points to themes of beauty, value, and divine favor. It serves as a reminder of the care and attention God gives to His creation, adorning it with splendor and strength. The intricate design of studded objects reflects the order and purpose inherent in God's creation, as well as the special relationship between God and His people. Through the imagery of studded adornments, believers are encouraged to recognize the beauty and worth that God bestows upon them, both individually and collectively as His cherished possession.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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imp. & p. p.) of Stud.
Library
On Costly Vessels.
... and thyine wood, and ebony, and tripods fashioned of ivory, and couches with silver
feet and inlaid with ivory, and folding-doors of bedsstudded with gold and...
Pagan Shrines and Temples.
... two bronze altars; one tripod (in the shape of one at Delphi); a cup for libations;
a patera; a diadem [for the statue of the goddess]studded with gems; a...
A Treatise to Prove that no one Can Harm the Man who Does not...
... is it to have a bridlestudded with gold and girths to match, and a band of silken
threads to fasten the housing, and clothes wrought in divers colours and...
The Birth of Saint George.
... and gloomy cavern. The entrance was secured by a massive iron gatestudded
over with huge knots and bars of steel. Near it hung...
A Traveler's Note-Book
... The high-roofed house, the brazen threshold, the polished chest, the silver-studded
sword, the purple robes,"the tawny oxen, the hollow ships, the tapering...
The Adventures of Saint David of Wales.
... "No time like the present, Sir Knight," replied the gallant Tartar, who was arrayed
in armour of rare and curious workmanship,studded all over with gold and...
The Memories of Home. [A]
... Pious memories, when they reflect the hope of reunion in heaven, are like the radiant
skystudded with brilliant stars, each shining through the clouds which...
The Destruction of Jerusalem
... In the midst of gardens and vineyards, and green slopesstudded with pilgrims' tents,
rose the terraced hills, the stately palaces, and massive bulwarks of...
The Destruction of Jerusalem.
... In the midst of gardens and vineyards, and green slopesstudded with pilgrims' tents,
rose the terraced hills, the stately palaces, and massive bulwarks of...
Salvation to the Uttermost
... Nature is the spelling-book of man, in which he may learn his Maker's name,
he hathstudded it with embroidery, with gold, with gems....
Thesaurus
Studded (1 Occurrence)... (imp. & pp) of Stud. Multi-Version Concordance
Studded (1 Occurrence). Song of Songs
1:11 We will make thee circlets of gold with studs of silver. (See RSV NIV)
...Stud (1 Occurrence)
Garnish (1 Occurrence)
... In 2 Chronicles 3:6, tsippah means "to overlay," or "to plate." Thus, he "garnished"
the house or "overlaid" it, "studded" it, with precious stones, and thus...
Willow (1 Occurrence)
... A machine in which cotton or wool is opened and cleansed by the action of long spikes
projecting from a drum which revolves within a boxstudded with similar...
Areopagus (3 Occurrences)
... No city has ever seen such a forest of statues asstudded the market-place, the
streets and the sides and summit of the Acropolis of Athens....
Student (1 Occurrence)
Galilee (73 Occurrences)
... Then all was life and bustle along the shores; the cities and villages that thickly
studded them resounded with the hum of a busy population; while from hill...
Hymn (5 Occurrences)
... The Apocalypse isstudded with hymns or odes, many of them quite general in character,
and probably borrowed or adapted from Jewish books of praise....
Argob (6 Occurrences)
... clearly marked rocky boundaries. As regards the great cities, all Bashan
isstudded with the ruins of such. The splendid remains...
Chariot (102 Occurrences)
... to the pole. The chariots of iron of which we read (Judges 4:3) were of
wood strengthened orstudded with iron. Like that of the...
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