Dictionary of Bible Themes A spike used to drive animals on. The term is also figuratively applied to prompting and guiding people into action. 1 Samuel 13:21The goad as a farming implement Used with animals Judges 3:31Used as a weapon Ecclesiastes 12:11Goading as a symbol of discipline See also God's word as a goad Acts 2:37Acts 26:14 See also Conscience as a goad Exodus 25:2Job 20:2 Romans 2:15 Hebrews 10:24 See also Encouragement as a goad 1 Thessalonians 1:3The promptings of love and faith may be seen as symbolic goads. Genesis 3:1,12People goaded into doing wrong Exodus 32:1,23Job 15:5 John 13:2 See also 1690 word of God5008 conscience 6248 temptation 8124 guidance 8230 discipline 8414 encouragement |
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