Hauled
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The term "hauled" refers to the act of pulling or dragging something with effort or force. In the context of the Bible, while the specific word "hauled" may not frequently appear in most translations, the concept is present in various narratives and teachings, often illustrating themes of labor, effort, and divine intervention.

Biblical Instances and Themes:

1. Fishing and Labor:
The act of hauling is vividly depicted in the New Testament, particularly in the context of fishing. In John 21:6, after the resurrection of Jesus, He instructs His disciples to cast their net on the right side of the boat. The Berean Standard Bible recounts, "So they cast it there, and they were unable to haul it in because of the great number of fish." This miraculous catch symbolizes the abundance and provision that comes from obedience to Christ's commands. The disciples' struggle to haul the net underscores the effort required in their mission, yet it is ultimately Christ who provides the increase.

2. Symbolism of Effort and Reward:
The act of hauling can also be seen as a metaphor for the spiritual labor required in the Christian life. Just as fishermen exert effort to bring in their catch, believers are called to work diligently in their spiritual pursuits. This is echoed in passages like Galatians 6:9 , "Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." The imagery of hauling a net full of fish can be likened to the spiritual rewards that come from perseverance and faithfulness.

3. Divine Assistance:
The narrative of hauling in a miraculous catch of fish also highlights the theme of divine assistance. In Luke 5:4-7, Jesus instructs Simon Peter to let down the nets for a catch. Despite their previous unsuccessful efforts, the disciples obey, resulting in a catch so large that their nets begin to break. This event illustrates that human effort, when aligned with divine guidance, leads to fruitful outcomes. It serves as a reminder of the necessity of relying on God's strength rather than solely on human effort.

4. Judgment and Accountability:
In a broader sense, the concept of hauling can be related to themes of judgment and accountability. Just as fishermen haul in their catch for sorting, the Bible speaks of a time when all will be gathered and judged. Matthew 13:47-50 uses the parable of the net to describe the kingdom of heaven: "Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was cast into the sea and caught all kinds of fish. When it was full, the men pulled it ashore. Then they sat down and sorted the good fish into containers, but threw the bad away." This parable emphasizes the final judgment, where the righteous and the wicked will be separated.

Conclusion:

The concept of hauling in the Bible, while not always explicitly stated, is rich with spiritual significance. It serves as a powerful metaphor for the Christian life, illustrating themes of labor, divine provision, and ultimate accountability. Through the lens of biblical narratives, the act of hauling becomes a symbol of the interplay between human effort and divine grace.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
(imp. & p. p.) of Haul.
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Vanished Hopes
... One after another the engines of the Romans were hauled into position, and worked
unceasingly until covered with burning oil from the battlements above and ...
/.../miller/the city of delight/chapter xxii vanished hopes.htm

The Adventures of Saint Patrick of Ireland.
... Patrick to his aid, (for who would the Champion of Ireland have helped more willingly
than Terence O'Grady?) and seizing the other arm, he hauled away lustily ...
/.../kingston/the seven champions of christendom/chapter nine the adventures of.htm

Answers to Prayer.
... During the winter following much wood was cut, hauled, and piled out along the roadside
in front of the house; but still there was standing timber nearly ...
/.../byrum/the value of a praying mother/chapter xviii answers to prayer.htm

Resolves to Go to College. Friends Oppose. Wife Decides It. Hard ...
... I cultivated the ground, making it produce all it would, cut and hauled my fuel
from the woods, and so managed as to be at no great expense in living. ...
/.../chapter viii resolves to go.htm

The Parable of the Net.
... It is then hauled up to the shore, and the fishermen sit around it, and take out
the fish. Many of these, of course, are unfit for food, or not liked. ...
/.../anonymous/mother stories from the new testament/the parable of the net.htm

Instructions for Fishermen
... little village of Bethsaida. One group of fishermen was washing their nets,
their boats being hauled up on the strand. A crowd of ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture e/instructions for fishermen.htm

Praise to Thee from Every Mouth on this Day of Thy Birth!
... 2. All the Kings of the house of David, transmitted and hauled on each to
each,"the throne and crown of the Son of David, as guardian of a deposit."In one ...
/.../ephraim/hymns and homilies of ephraim the syrian/hymn xvii praise to thee.htm

Faith Stopping the Mouths of Lions
... Without resistance, or a word, the old man, an hour ago the foremost in
the realm, is hauled off and flung into the pit or den. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture a/faith stopping the mouths of.htm

To the Rev. J. Jowett
... The yard was presently loosened, and in the act of being hauled down, when a violent
gust of wind whirled it round with violence, and a man was struck down ...
/.../borrow/letters of george borrow/to the rev j jowett 17.htm

Jesus Gives his Last Commands to his Helpers
... Jesus said to them, "Bring some of the fish that you have just caught." So Simon
Peter went aboard the boat and hauled the net ashore filled with large fish ...
/.../sherman/the childrens bible/jesus gives his last commands.htm

Thesaurus
Hauled (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Haul. Multi-Version Concordance
Hauled (1 Occurrence). John 21:11 Simon Peter went up, and ...
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Haul (5 Occurrences)
... 8. (n.) Transportation by hauling; the distance through which anything is hauled,
as freight in a railroad car; as, a long haul or short haul. ...
/h/haul.htm - 8k

Corinth (13 Occurrences)
... The larger ships could not be hauled across the isthmus (Acts 27:6, 37); smaller
vessels were taken over by means of a ship tramway with wooden rails. ...
/c/corinth.htm - 21k

Slip (22 Occurrences)
... 27. (n.) A particular quantity of yarn. 28. (n.) An inclined plane on which
a vessel is built, or upon which it is hauled for repair. 29. ...
/s/slip.htm - 16k

Hauling (1 Occurrence)

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Crete (7 Occurrences)
... Ida. The ship was carried out to sea; it managed to run under the lee of Cauda,
an island 23 miles West of Cape Matala, where the crew hauled in the boat ...
/c/crete.htm - 19k

Covenant (309 Occurrences)
... for this view was given by the fact that among the Persians and other people there
were empty thrones of the gods, which were carried or hauled around in ...
/c/covenant.htm - 101k

Ark (212 Occurrences)
... for this view was given by the fact that among the Persians and other people there
were empty thrones of the gods, which were carried or hauled around in ...
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Hauled (1 Occurrence)

John 21:11
Simon Peter went up, and drew the net to land, full of great fish, one hundred fifty-three; and even though there were so many, the net wasn't torn.
(See RSV)

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