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The pointed goads by which oxen when ploughing were urged on; to kick against these was only to injure themselves. This action is figuratively applied by the Lord to Paul when he was smitten to the ground at his conversion: "It is hard for thee to kick against the goads." Acts 9:5; Acts 26:14 .

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Morrish, George. Entry for 'Pricks'. Morrish Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​mbd/​p/pricks.html. 1897.
 
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