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In the biblical context, "pains" often refer to physical suffering, emotional distress, or spiritual anguish. The concept of pain is prevalent throughout the Scriptures, serving as both a literal and metaphorical element in the narrative of human experience and divine interaction.
Old Testament References1.
Physical Pain: The Old Testament frequently addresses physical pain as a consequence of sin or as a part of the human condition. In
Genesis 3:16, after the fall of man, God says to Eve, "I will greatly multiply your pain in childbirth; in pain you will bring forth children." This passage highlights the introduction of pain as a result of disobedience.
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Emotional and Spiritual Pain: The Psalms often express the emotional and spiritual pains of the psalmists. For instance, in
Psalm 38:17, David laments, "For I am ready to fall, and my pain is ever with me." Here, pain is depicted as a constant companion, reflecting the deep emotional and spiritual struggles faced by the faithful.
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Prophetic Imagery: The prophets frequently use the imagery of pain to describe the suffering of Israel due to their sins and the impending judgment. In
Isaiah 13:8, the prophet describes the day of the Lord: "They will be seized with terror, agony and pain will grip them; they will writhe like a woman in labor."
New Testament References1.
Christ's Suffering: The New Testament presents the ultimate example of pain in the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. In
Matthew 26:38, Jesus expresses His emotional anguish in the Garden of Gethsemane, saying, "My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death." His physical and spiritual pains are central to the redemptive work on the cross.
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Believers' Suffering: The New Testament also addresses the pains experienced by believers. In
Romans 8:22, Paul writes, "We know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until the present time." This passage speaks to the collective suffering of creation and the hope of future redemption.
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End Times: In the eschatological context, pain is associated with the tribulations of the end times.
Revelation 16:10-11 describes the fifth bowl of God's wrath: "The kingdom was plunged into darkness, and people gnawed their tongues in agony and cursed the God of heaven for their pains and sores, yet they did not repent of their deeds."
Theological ImplicationsPain in the Bible is often seen as a tool for spiritual growth and a means to draw individuals closer to God.
James 1:2-4 encourages believers to "consider it pure joy... whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance." This perspective suggests that pain, while difficult, can lead to a deeper faith and reliance on God.
Hope and ComfortDespite the prevalence of pain, the Bible offers hope and comfort to those who suffer.
Revelation 21:4 promises a future without pain: "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away." This assurance of a pain-free existence in the presence of God provides solace to believers enduring hardships.
In summary, the concept of pain in the Bible encompasses a wide range of human experiences and serves as a reminder of the fallen state of the world, the redemptive work of Christ, and the ultimate hope of restoration and healing in God's eternal kingdom.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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n.) Labor; toilsome effort; care or trouble taken; -- plural in form, but used with a singular or plural verb, commonly the former.
Greek
5605. odino -- to have birth pangs, to travail... birth
pains. From odin; to experience the
pains of parturition (literally or
figuratively) -- travail in (birth). see GREEK odin. (odinousa) -- 2 Occurrences.
...4944. sunodino -- to be in travail together
... Word Origin from sun and odino Definition to be in travail together NASB Word Usage
suffers thepains of childbirth (2), together* (1). suffer together....
5604. odin -- a birth pang
... Word Origin akin to odune Definition a birth pang NASB Word Usage agony
(1), birth pangs (2), laborpains (1). pain, sorrow, travail....
3191. meletao -- to care for, practice, study
... See 3199 (). Word Origin from melete (care) Definition to care for, practice, study
NASB Word Usage devise (1), takepains (1). imagine, premeditate....
2039. ergasia -- work (noun)
... craft, diligence, gain, work. From ergates; occupation; by implication, profit,
pains -- craft, diligence, gain, work. see GREEK ergates....
3148. mastix -- a whip, scourge
... scourge, lash, sufferings Definition: (a) a scourge, lash, of leathern thongs with
pieces of metal sewn up in them, (b) met: severepains (sufferings), disease...
4506. rhuomai -- to draw to oneself, ie deliver
... 6:13 ("the Lord's Prayer"), 4506 () is used in the closing sentence, " (4506 ) us
from evil" -- ie "." That is, "Lord me out of my (personal)pains and bring...
4192. ponos -- labor
... distress, suffering. Word Origin from penomai (to toil) Definition labor
NASB Word Usage concern (1), pain (2),pains (1). pain. From...
635. apoplanao -- to cause to go astray
... 635 () to the cause, ie the of the straying (wandering) and then connects
the needlesspains arising it (note the prefix, ). Word...
931. basanos -- a touchstone (a dark stone used in testing metals)...
... of Oriental origin Definition a touchstone (a dark stone used in testing metals),
hence examination by torture, torture NASB Word Usagepains (1), torment (2)....
Strong's Hebrew
2256b. chebel -- a pain, pang... Word Origin from chabal Definition a pain, pang NASB Word Usage anguish (1),
destruction (1), labor
pains (2), pain (1),
pains (1), pangs (3). 2256a, 2256b.
...6094. atstsebeth -- a hurt, injury, pain
... 6093, 6094. atstsebeth. 6095 . a hurt, injury, pain. Transliteration: atstsebeth
Phonetic Spelling: (ats-tseh'-beth) Short Definition:pains....
6735c. tsir -- a pang
... tsir. 6736 . a pang. Transliteration: tsir Short Definition:pains. Word Origin
from the same as tsir Definition a pang NASB Word Usage anguish (1),pains (4)...
6106. etsem -- bone, substance, self
... Origin from atsom Definition bone, substance, self NASB Word Usage body (3), bone
(15), bone of my bones (1), bones (83), itself (1), limb (1),pains (1), same...
2784. chartsubbah -- bond, fetter, pang
... Definition: bonds. Word Origin from an unused word Definition bond, fetter,
pang NASB Word Usage bonds (1),pains (1). band. Of uncertain...
6040a. oni -- affliction, poverty
... Word Origin from anah Definition affliction, poverty NASB Word Usage afflicted*
(1), affliction (33), greatpains (1), misery (2). 6040, 6040a. oni. 6040b...
3510. kaab -- to be in pain
... Word Origin a prim. root Definition to be in pain NASB Word Usage cause him grief
(1), inflicts pain (1), mar (1), pain (3), painful (1),pains (1)....
Library
Whether thePains of Purgatory Surpass all the TemporalPains of...
... OF THE QUALITY OF SOULS WHO EXPIATE ACTUAL SIN OR ITS PUNISHMENT IN PURGATORY (SIX
ARTICLES) Whether thepains of Purgatory surpass all the temporalpains of...
On the EverlastingPains of Hell.
... PART THE FIRST. CHAPTER XI. On The EverlastingPains of Hell. Eternal
Wisdom."O my chosen one! now look from the very bottom of...
Suffering the Birth-Pains of a New Life.
... The Tragic Break in the Plan Suffering the Birth-pains of a New Life.... On the cross
Jesus would suffer the birth-pains of a new life for man and for the world....
Comfort under Sorrows andPains.
... Hymns. Book 2. Composed on Divine Subjects. Hymn 2:50. Comfort under sorrows
andpains. 1 Now let the Lord my Saviour smile, And...
Whether Venial Sin is Expiated by thePains of Purgatory as...
... OF THE QUALITY OF SOULS WHO EXPIATE ACTUAL SIN OR ITS PUNISHMENT IN PURGATORY (SIX
ARTICLES) Whether venial sin is expiated by thepains of Purgatory as...
For Though I Took noPains to Learn what He Spake...
... Book V Chapter XIV For though I took nopains to learn what he spake? For
though I took nopains to learn what he spake, but only...
Comfort under Sorrows andPains.
... Hymns, Book II HYMN 50 Comfort under sorrows andpains. LM Comfort under
sorrows andpains. Now let the Lord my Savior smile,....
ThePains of the Birth Stand Over against Me. ...
... Chapter VI. Thepains of the birth stand over against me.? Thepains of
the birth stand over against me. [1171]. Footnotes: [1171...
ThePains and Consolations of Abandonment.
... CHAPTER II. THE DUTIES OF THOSE SOULS CALLED BY GOD TO THE STATE OF ABANDONMENT:
SECTION II."ThePains and Consolations of Abandonment....
That we must TakePains to do Our Actions Very Perfectly.
... BOOK XII. CONTAINING CERTAIN COUNSELS FOR THE PROGRESS OF THE SOUL IN HOLY LOVE.
CHAPTER VII. THAT WE MUST TAKEPAINS TO DO OUR ACTIONS VERY PERFECTLY....
Thesaurus
Pains (59 Occurrences)...Pains (59 Occurrences).
... Matthew 8:17 So that the word of Isaiah the prophet might
come true: He himself took our
pains and our diseases. (BBE).
...Birth-pains (10 Occurrences)
Birth-pains. Birth-day, Birth-pains. Birth-pangs . Multi-Version
Concordance Birth-pains (10 Occurrences). Galatians...
Childbirth (24 Occurrences)
... Matthew 24:8 but all these miseries are but like the earlypains of childbirth.
(WEY).... These miseries are but like the earlypains of childbirth. (WEY)....
Pangs (26 Occurrences)
... Pangs (26 Occurrences). Matthew 24:8 But all these things are the beginning of birth
pains.... These things are the beginning of birthpains. (See NAS RSV)....
Birth-pangs (2 Occurrences)
Birth-pangs. Birth-pains, Birth-pangs. Birth-place .... Matthew 24:8 but all these
miseries are but like the earlypains of childbirth. (See RSV)....
Shocked (8 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 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 be shocked at...
Grip (32 Occurrences)
... (See NAS). Psalms 116:3 The nets of death were round me, and thepains of the
underworld had me in their grip; I was full of trouble and sorrow. (BBE)....
Agony (20 Occurrences)
... it stings a man. (WEY NIV). Revelation 12:2 and she was crying out in the
pains and agony of childbirth. (WEY). Revelation 16:10 The...
Gripped (11 Occurrences)
... 49:24 Damascus has become feeble, she is turned to flight, fear has taken her in
its grip: pain and sorrows have come on her, as on a woman in birth-pains....
Gripping (6 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 30:6 Put the question and see if it is possible for a man to have
birth-pains: why do I see every man with his hands gripping his sides, as a woman...
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