Topical Encyclopedia In biblical times, the term "buck" is not directly referenced in the Scriptures as it is understood in modern English, typically referring to a male deer. However, the concept of deer, including male deer, is present in the Bible and holds symbolic significance in various passages.Symbolism and References Deer are often used in the Bible to symbolize grace, swiftness, and sure-footedness. The imagery of a deer is employed to convey spiritual truths and characteristics that are desirable in the life of a believer. While the specific term "buck" is not used, the male deer, or stag, can be inferred in these contexts. Scriptural References 1. Grace and Beauty: In Song of Solomon 2:9, the beloved is compared to a gazelle or a young stag, highlighting attributes of grace and beauty. The verse states, "My beloved is like a gazelle or a young stag. Look, he stands behind our wall, gazing through the windows, peering through the lattice." 2. Swiftness and Agility: The agility and speed of a deer are celebrated in 2 Samuel 22:34 and its parallel passage in Psalm 18:33, where David praises God for making his feet like those of a deer, enabling him to stand on the heights. The BSB translation of 2 Samuel 22:34 reads, "He makes my feet like those of a deer and stations me upon the heights." 3. Longing for God: In Psalm 42:1, the psalmist uses the imagery of a deer panting for water to express a deep spiritual thirst for God. The verse reads, "As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul longs after You, O God." 4. Strength and Vitality: Habakkuk 3:19 speaks of the Lord as the source of strength, likening the believer's feet to those of a deer, enabling them to tread upon the heights. The BSB states, "The Lord GOD is my strength; He makes my feet like those of a deer; He makes me walk on the heights." Cultural and Historical Context In the ancient Near East, deer were common in the regions surrounding Israel, and their characteristics were well-known to the people of the Bible. The male deer, or buck, with its antlers and majestic presence, would have been a powerful symbol of strength and nobility. The biblical authors drew upon these attributes to communicate spiritual truths and ideals. Theological Implications The use of deer imagery in the Bible serves to remind believers of the qualities that are esteemed in the eyes of God—grace, agility, spiritual longing, and strength. These passages encourage Christians to seek after God with the same intensity and desire as a deer seeks water, to rely on God's strength to navigate the challenges of life, and to aspire to the beauty and grace that reflect God's character. In summary, while the term "buck" is not explicitly found in the Bible, the male deer is implicitly present in the rich tapestry of biblical symbolism, offering insights into the spiritual life and the nature of God. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (n.) Lye or suds in which cloth is soaked in the operation of bleaching, or in which clothes are washed.2. (n.) The cloth or clothes soaked or washed. 3. (v. t.) To soak, steep, or boil, in lye or suds; -- a process in bleaching. 4. (v. t.) To wash (clothes) in lye or suds, or, in later usage, by beating them on stones in running water. 5. (v. t.) To break up or pulverize, as ores. Strong's Hebrew 8163b. sair -- male goat, buck... 8163a, 8163b. sair. 8163c . male goat, buck. Transliteration: sair Short Definition: buck. Word Origin from the same as sear Definition ... /hebrew/8163b.htm - 5k 8495. tayish -- male goat 6643. tsbiy -- beauty, honor Library Book and Tract Catalogue. Letter B The Puritan Beginnings of the Church in virginia ---Its Decline ... Bishop Williams's Address. Modern Library of the World's Best Books Index. A Relaton of the Imprisonment of Mr. John Bunyan, Minister of the ... Preface. Whether There Can be any Suitable Cause for the Sacraments of the ... For, Like Some Others, You are under the Delusion that Our God is ... Thesaurus Buck (23 Occurrences)... 12. (vt) To throw by bucking. See Buck, vi, 2. 13. (n ... 14. (n.) The beech tree. Multi-Version Concordance Buck (23 Occurrences). Genesis ... /b/buck.htm - 13k Yearlings (2 Occurrences) Roebuck (5 Occurrences) Ram (96 Occurrences) Roe (21 Occurrences) Fawn (2 Occurrences) Doe (5 Occurrences) Bucket (1 Occurrence) Vest (11 Occurrences) Inadvertence (13 Occurrences) Resources What does the Bible say about personal responsibility? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is the biblical pattern of church leadership? | GotQuestions.org Buck: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Buck (23 Occurrences)Genesis 37:31 Leviticus 4:23 Leviticus 9:3 Leviticus 23:19 Numbers 7:16 Numbers 7:22 Numbers 7:28 Numbers 7:34 Numbers 7:40 Numbers 7:46 Numbers 7:52 Numbers 7:58 Numbers 7:64 Numbers 7:70 Numbers 7:76 Numbers 7:82 Numbers 15:24 Numbers 28:15 Numbers 28:30 Numbers 29:5 Numbers 29:16 Numbers 29:19 Numbers 29:25 Subtopics Related Terms |
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