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Goad
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In 1 Samuel 13:21 , a different Hebrew word is used, Dorban , Meaning something pointed. The expression ( Acts 9:5 , omitted in the RSV), "It is hard for thee to kick against the pricks", i.e., against the goad, was proverbial for unavailing resistance to superior power.
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These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
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Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Goad'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/g/goad.html. 1897.
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Goad'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/g/goad.html. 1897.
