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Dictionary of Bible Themes – 4648 goad
4648 goad
4648 goad
A spike used to drive animals on. The term is also figuratively applied to prompting and guiding people into action.
The goad as a farming implement
Used with animals 1Sa 13:21
Used as a weapon Jdg 3:31
Goading as a symbol of discipline
God’s word as a goad Ecc 12:11 See also Ac 2:37
Conscience as a goad Ac 26:14 See also Ex 25:2; Job 20:2; Ro 2:15
Encouragement as a goad Heb 10:24 See also 1Th 1:3 The promptings of love and faith may be seen as symbolic goads.
People goaded into doing wrong
Ge 3:1,12; Ex 32:1,23; Job 15:5; Jn 13:2
See also
| 1690 | word of God |
| 5008 | conscience |
| 6248 | temptation |
| 8124 | guidance |
| 8230 | discipline |
| 8414 | encouragement |
Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the NIV Thematic Study Bible, on which this work is based.
