Moaned
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In the biblical context, the term "moaned" refers to the expression of deep sorrow, grief, or distress, often articulated through audible sounds or cries. This expression is found in various passages throughout the Bible, illustrating the human response to suffering, loss, or divine judgment.

Old Testament References

The act of moaning is frequently associated with lamentation and mourning in the Old Testament. In the book of Lamentations, the prophet Jeremiah vividly describes the desolation of Jerusalem and the profound grief of its people. Lamentations 1:8 states, "Jerusalem has sinned greatly; therefore she has become an object of scorn. All who honored her now despise her, for they have seen her nakedness. She herself groans and turns away." Here, the groaning or moaning signifies the city's shame and the people's anguish over their fallen state.

In Ezekiel 24:23 , the prophet Ezekiel is instructed by God not to mourn in the traditional manner despite the impending calamity: "You will keep your turbans on your heads and your sandals on your feet. You will not mourn or weep, but you will waste away because of your sins and groan among yourselves." This passage highlights the internalized grief and moaning as a result of sin and divine judgment.

New Testament References

In the New Testament, moaning is often linked to the groaning of creation and the anticipation of redemption. Romans 8:22-23 states, "We know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until the present time. Not only that, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies." This passage reflects the universal longing for deliverance and the fulfillment of God's promises.

Theological Significance

Moaning in the Bible is not merely an expression of physical or emotional pain but often carries a deeper spiritual significance. It can represent the acknowledgment of sin, the weight of divine judgment, or the yearning for God's intervention and restoration. The act of moaning is a reminder of the brokenness of the world and the hope for redemption through Christ.

Cultural and Historical Context

In ancient Near Eastern cultures, moaning and lamentation were common practices during times of mourning and distress. These expressions were often accompanied by rituals such as wearing sackcloth, putting ashes on one's head, and fasting. The biblical portrayal of moaning aligns with these cultural practices, emphasizing the communal and personal aspects of grief.

Conclusion

While the Bible does not always explicitly use the term "moaned," the concept is woven throughout the narrative of Scripture, illustrating the human condition and the hope for divine intervention. Through the lens of biblical theology, moaning serves as a poignant reminder of the need for repentance, the reality of suffering, and the ultimate promise of redemption in Christ.
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Unexpected Orders
... I haven't the heart to send them away.' moaned Kate. ... The words reached her ears,
but she shook her head, 'I haven't the heart to send them away,' she moaned. ...
/.../carpenter/the angel adjutant of twice born men/xvi unexpected orders.htm

A True Story
... Through the broken pane the cold wind swept,. Poor Hannah shivered, and moaned,
and wept. But it was not cold, and it was not pain,. ...
/.../bevan/hymns of ter steegen and others second series/a true story.htm

"All was Closed, and I Saw no More. " "For the Folly of Feeling a ...
... little. And as a wretched creature I moaned and cried for feeling of my bodily
pains and for failing of comfort, spiritual and bodily. ...
/.../julian/revelations of divine love/chapter lxvi all was closed.htm

Praise to Thee from Every Mouth on this Day of Thy Birth!
... 3. The doves moaned in Bethlehem, that the serpent destroyed their offspring."The
eagle betook himself to Egypt, to go down and receive the promises."Egypt ...
/.../ephraim/hymns and homilies of ephraim the syrian/hymn xvii praise to thee.htm

Organically One.
... was despised and we esteemed Him not." (Isaiah 53:3) And when Herod's soldiers mocked
and shamefully entreated Him, when stripped and dying He moaned upon the ...
/.../kuyper/the work of the holy spirit/xxx organically one.htm

Of Other Confessors.
... When they heard this the greater number of the feasters moaned and bewailed
themselves, and tore out handfuls of hair from their heads. ...
/.../the ecclesiastical history of theodoret/chapter xiii of other confessors.htm

How Long?
... At last they asked us to go. The girl in the corner would not speak"could
not, perhaps she only moaned; we passed her and went out. ...
/.../wilson-carmichael/things as they are/chapter xxviii how long.htm

The Labours of John Cennick, 1739-1755.
... "I am gone, gone for ever.". "That fearful thunder," moaned a third, "is raised
by the devil; in this storm he will bear me to hell.". ...
/.../hutton/history of the moravian church/chapter xi the labours of.htm

The Demoniac
... spectacle. But Stagirius refused. Leave me to my misery,' he feebly moaned.
'The sun has set. To-morrow I will go to Diodore. After ...
/.../chapter vi the demoniac.htm

The Fear Felt by the Inhabitants of Jerusalem.
... the stars appeared, but the light they cast was red and lurid; the birds were so
terrified as to drop to the ground; the beasts trembled and moaned; the horses ...
/.../the dolorous passion of our lord jesus christ/chapter xliv the fear felt.htm

Thesaurus
Moaned (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Moaned (2 Occurrences). Psalms 77:3 I remembered God,
and I moaned; I complained, and my spirit was overwhelmed. ... I moaned like a dove. ...
/m/moaned.htm - 7k

Moan (13 Occurrences)
... (See NAS). Isaiah 38:14 I chattered like a swallow or a crane. I moaned like
a dove. My eyes weaken looking upward. Lord, I am oppressed. ...
/m/moan.htm - 10k

Weaken (5 Occurrences)
... (KJV WBS YLT NAS). Isaiah 38:14 I chattered like a swallow or a crane. I moaned
like a dove. My eyes weaken looking upward. Lord, I am oppressed. ...
/w/weaken.htm - 8k

Moanest (3 Occurrences)

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Chatter (5 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Isaiah 38:14 I chattered like a swallow or a crane. I moaned like
a dove. My eyes weaken looking upward. Lord, I am oppressed. ...
/c/chatter.htm - 8k

Chattered (1 Occurrence)
... Chattered (1 Occurrence). Isaiah 38:14 I chattered like a swallow or a crane. I
moaned like a dove. My eyes weaken looking upward. Lord, I am oppressed. ...
/c/chattered.htm - 6k

Crane (2 Occurrences)
... Crane (2 Occurrences). Isaiah 38:14 I chattered like a swallow or a crane. I moaned
like a dove. My eyes weaken looking upward. Lord, I am oppressed. ...
/c/crane.htm - 12k

Security (41 Occurrences)
... (See NAS). Isaiah 38:14 I chattered like a swallow or a crane. I moaned like
a dove. My eyes weaken looking upward. Lord, I am oppressed. ...
/s/security.htm - 19k

Swallow (38 Occurrences)
... (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Isaiah 38:14 I chattered like
a swallow or a crane. I moaned like a dove. My eyes weaken looking upward. ...
/s/swallow.htm - 24k

Oppressed (81 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Isaiah 38:14 I chattered like a swallow or a crane. I moaned like
a dove. My eyes weaken looking upward. Lord, I am oppressed. ...
/o/oppressed.htm - 31k

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Moaned (2 Occurrences)

Psalms 77:3
I remembered God, and I moaned; I complained, and my spirit was overwhelmed. Selah.
(DBY)

Isaiah 38:14
I chattered like a swallow or a crane. I moaned like a dove. My eyes weaken looking upward. Lord, I am oppressed. Be my security."
(WEB NIV)

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