Topical Encyclopedia In the context of the Bible, the term "sore" is often used to describe physical afflictions, wounds, or boils that are painful and sometimes indicative of divine judgment or testing. The concept of sores appears in various narratives and teachings throughout the Scriptures, serving as both literal and metaphorical elements.Old Testament References 1. Job's Affliction: One of the most notable instances of sores in the Bible is found in the Book of Job. Job, a man described as "blameless and upright" (Job 1:1), is afflicted with painful sores from head to toe as part of his trials. "So Satan went out from the presence of the LORD and afflicted Job with painful sores from the soles of his feet to the crown of his head" (Job 2:7). These sores symbolize the intense suffering and testing of Job's faith. 2. Plagues of Egypt: In the narrative of the Exodus, sores are part of the plagues that God sends upon Egypt. The sixth plague involves boils that break out on men and animals throughout the land. "Then the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, 'Take handfuls of soot from a furnace, and in the sight of Pharaoh, Moses is to toss it into the air. It will become fine dust over all the land of Egypt, and festering boils will break out on man and beast throughout the land'" (Exodus 9:8-9). This plague demonstrates God's power and judgment against the Egyptians. 3. Levitical Laws: The Levitical laws provide instructions for dealing with various skin diseases, including sores. Leviticus 13 outlines the procedures for examining and isolating individuals with skin conditions to prevent the spread of disease. These laws emphasize the importance of purity and community health in Israelite society. New Testament References 1. Lazarus and the Rich Man: In the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, Jesus describes Lazarus as a poor man covered with sores. "And a beggar named Lazarus lay at his gate, covered with sores and longing to be fed with the crumbs that fell from the rich man’s table" (Luke 16:20-21). The sores highlight Lazarus's suffering and the neglect he experiences, contrasting with the rich man's opulence. 2. The Seven Bowls of Wrath: In the Book of Revelation, sores are mentioned as part of the end-times judgments. The first bowl of God's wrath results in "painful and loathsome sores" afflicting those who bear the mark of the beast. "So the first angel went and poured out his bowl on the land, and loathsome and malignant sores broke out on those who had the mark of the beast and worshiped its image" (Revelation 16:2). These sores serve as a sign of divine retribution against those who oppose God. Symbolic and Theological Implications Sores in the Bible often symbolize suffering, judgment, and the consequences of sin. They can also represent the trials and tribulations faced by the faithful, as seen in the account of Job. In some instances, sores are a direct result of divine intervention, serving as a tool for God to demonstrate His power and authority. The presence of sores in biblical narratives underscores the themes of human frailty, the need for repentance, and the hope for divine healing and restoration. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (n.) Reddish brown; sorrel.2. (n.) A young hawk or falcon in the first year. 3. (n.) A young buck in the fourth year. 4. (superl.) Tender to the touch; susceptible of pain from pressure; inflamed; painful; -- said of the body or its parts; as, a sore hand. 5. (superl.) Fig.: Sensitive; tender; easily pained, grieved, or vexed; very susceptible of irritation. 6. (superl.) Severe; afflictive; distressing; as, a sore disease; sore evil or calamity. 7. (superl.) Criminal; wrong; evil. 8. (n.) A place in an animal body where the skin and flesh are ruptured or bruised, so as to be tender or painful; a painful or diseased place, such as an ulcer or a boil. 9. (a.) Fig.: Grief; affliction; trouble; difficulty. 10. (a.) In a sore manner; with pain; grievously. 11. (a.) Greatly; violently; deeply. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia SOREsor (substantive) (negha`; helkos, verb helkoomai): In the account of the appearance of leprosy (Leviticus 13:42 f) the spot on the skin is called by this name, which in the King James Version is translated "sore," but in the Revised Version (British and American) "plague"; similarly in the Dedication Prayer (2 Chronicles 6:28 f) the Revised Version (British and American) has altered the rendering of negha` for "sore" to "plague" as it has done also in Psalm 38:11. The word literally means a "stroke" or "blow," and so is applied to a disease or infliction from God. makkah Teriyah, in the King James Version is rendered "putrifying sores," the English Revised Version "festering sores," the American Standard Revised Version and the English Revised Version margin "fresh stripes." See STRIPES. In the only other text in the Old Testament in which "sore" is used as a substantive in the King James Version (Psalm 77:2), the word used is yadh, which literally means the "outstretched hand," hence, the Revised Version (British and American) renders the text: "My hand was stretched out in the night and slacked not." In the New Testament the ulcers on the limbs of Lazarus which were the result of poverty and hardship (Luke 16:20), and were licked by the pariah dogs (Luke 16:21), are called "sores." Sores also which are called noisome and grievous, were the result of the outpouring of the first of the seven bowls of the wrath of God (Revelation 16:2-11). Greek 1668. helkos -- a wound, a sore, an ulcer ... a wound, a sore, an ulcer. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: helkos Phonetic Spelling: (hel'-kos) Short Definition: a festering sore Definition: a ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1668.htm - 6k 1044. gaggraina -- a gangrene, an eating sore 1630. ekphobos -- terrified 4970. sphodra -- very much 2425. hikanos -- sufficient, fit 3173. megas -- great 1568. ekthambeo -- to amaze, to be amazed 3029. lian -- very, exceedingly 2560. kakos -- badly 5399. phobeo -- to put to flight, to terrify, frighten Strong's Hebrew 6867. tsarebeth -- scab, scar (of a sore)... 6866b, 6867. tsarebeth. 6868 . scab, scar (of a sore). Transliteration: tsarebeth Phonetic Spelling: (tsaw-reh'-beth) Short Definition: scar. ... /hebrew/6867.htm - 6k 7690. saggi -- great, much 4205. mazor -- a wound 2874. tebach -- slaughtering, slaughter 5590. saar -- to storm, rage 4347. makkah -- a blow, wound, slaughter 4604. maal -- an unfaithful or treacherous act 5061. nega -- a stroke, plague, mark 6693. tsuq -- to constrain, bring into straits, press upon 1059. bekeh -- a weeping Library I Wandered Sore Distressed, God in Sore Straits. I Wandered Sore Distressed, Night and a Storm, and Hearts with Sore Affright, When Wounded Sore the Stricken Soul Wherfore Ionas was sore discontent and angre Night, and a Storm, and Hearts with Sore Affright, Psalm 74 the Church Pleading with God under Sore Persecutions. Psalm 74. The Church Pleading with God under Sore Persecutions. The Voice of Job. Thesaurus Sore (156 Occurrences)... 4. (superl.) Tender to the touch; susceptible of pain from pressure; inflamed; painful; -- said of the body or its parts; as, a sore hand. ... /s/sore.htm - 40k Fretting (6 Occurrences) Sorely (23 Occurrences) Vexed (37 Occurrences) Nap (1 Occurrence) Threadbare (1 Occurrence) Corroding (3 Occurrences) Hit (11 Occurrences) Grievous (73 Occurrences) Noisome (7 Occurrences) Resources Who was Joab in the Bible? | GotQuestions.orgWhat do angels look like? | GotQuestions.org What does the Bible say about self-examination? | GotQuestions.org Sore: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Sore (156 Occurrences)Matthew 17:6 Matthew 17:15 Matthew 21:15 Matthew 26:37 Mark 6:51 Mark 9:6 Mark 9:26 Mark 14:33 Luke 2:9 Luke 9:42 Acts 4:2 Acts 16:18 Acts 20:37 Philippians 2:26 2 Timothy 2:17 2 Peter 2:7 Revelation 16:2 Genesis 12:10 Genesis 19:9 Genesis 20:8 Genesis 31:30 Genesis 34:25 Genesis 41:56 Genesis 41:57 Genesis 43:1 Genesis 47:4 Genesis 47:13 Genesis 47:20 Genesis 50:10 Exodus 14:10 Leviticus 13:2 Leviticus 13:3 Leviticus 13:4 Leviticus 13:5 Leviticus 13:6 Leviticus 13:9 Leviticus 13:12 Leviticus 13:13 Leviticus 13:17 Leviticus 13:20 Leviticus 13:22 Leviticus 13:25 Leviticus 13:27 Leviticus 13:29 Leviticus 13:30 Leviticus 13:31 Leviticus 13:32 Leviticus 13:33 Leviticus 13:42 Leviticus 13:43 Leviticus 13:44 Leviticus 13:46 Leviticus 13:47 Leviticus 13:49 Leviticus 13:50 Leviticus 13:51 Leviticus 13:52 Leviticus 13:53 Leviticus 13:54 Leviticus 13:55 Leviticus 13:56 Leviticus 13:57 Leviticus 13:58 Leviticus 13:59 Leviticus 14:3 Leviticus 14:32 Leviticus 14:54 Leviticus 22:22 Numbers 22:3 Deuteronomy 6:22 Deuteronomy 28:35 Deuteronomy 28:59 Joshua 9:24 Judges 2:15 Judges 10:9 Judges 14:17 Judges 15:18 Judges 20:34 Judges 21:2 1 Samuel 1:6 1 Samuel 1:10 1 Samuel 5:7 1 Samuel 14:52 1 Samuel 17:24 1 Samuel 21:12 1 Samuel 28:15 1 Samuel 28:20 1 Samuel 28:21 1 Samuel 31:3 1 Samuel 31:4 2 Samuel 2:17 2 Samuel 3:29 2 Samuel 13:36 1 Kings 17:17 1 Kings 18:2 2 Kings 3:26 2 Kings 6:11 2 Kings 20:3 2 Kings 25:3 1 Chronicles 10:3 Subtopics Related Terms Kiriath-jearim (17 Occurrences) Kirjath-jearim (17 Occurrences) |