The term "acute" is not directly found in the Bible; however, its implications can be explored through various scriptural contexts that describe sharpness, intensity, or keen perception. In a biblical sense, "acute" can refer to both physical and spiritual sharpness or intensity.

Physical Sharpness and Intensity

In the Bible, sharpness is often associated with weapons or tools, symbolizing power and precision. For instance, in Hebrews 4:12 , the Word of God is described as "sharper than any double-edged sword," highlighting its ability to penetrate and discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart. This metaphor underscores the acute nature of God's Word in its ability to convict and transform.

Spiritual Perception and Discernment

Acute spiritual perception is a valued trait in biblical teachings. The ability to discern truth from falsehood and to understand God's will is emphasized throughout Scripture. In 1 Kings 3:9 , Solomon asks God for "an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil." This request for acute discernment is granted, making Solomon renowned for his wisdom.

The New Testament also emphasizes the importance of spiritual acuity. In Philippians 1:9-10 , Paul prays that the love of the Philippians "may abound more and more in knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve what is excellent." Here, acute discernment is linked to spiritual maturity and the ability to live a life pleasing to God.

Acute Suffering and Trials

The Bible does not shy away from the reality of acute suffering and trials. Job's experiences are a profound example of acute physical and emotional pain. Despite his intense suffering, Job remains steadfast in his faith, ultimately gaining a deeper understanding of God's sovereignty and justice.

In the New Testament, the acute suffering of Christ on the cross is central to the Christian faith. Isaiah 53:5 prophetically describes the Messiah as "pierced for our transgressions," highlighting the intensity of His sacrifice for humanity's redemption.

Acute Awareness of Sin

An acute awareness of sin and its consequences is a recurring theme in Scripture. David's penitential psalms, such as Psalm 51, reflect a deep, acute awareness of his sin and a heartfelt plea for God's mercy and forgiveness. This acute recognition of sin leads to repentance and restoration.

In summary, while the term "acute" is not explicitly used in the Bible, its concepts are woven throughout Scripture, illustrating the importance of sharpness, intensity, and keen perception in both physical and spiritual realms.1. (a.) Sharp, pointed; discerning perceptive; as, an acute angle, an acute mind.

2. (a.) Having shrewd discernment; perceiving or using minute distinctions; penetrating; clever; shrewd; -- opposed to dull or stupid; as, an acute observer; acute remarks, or reasoning.

3. (a.) Having nice or quick sensibility; susceptible to slight impressions; acting keenly on the senses; sharp; keen; intense; as, a man of acute eyesight, hearing, or feeling; acute pain or pleasure.

4. (a.) High, or shrill, in respect to some other sound; -- opposed to grave or low; as, an acute tone or accent.

5. (a.) Attended with symptoms of some degree of severity, and coming speedily to a crisis; -- opposed to chronic; as, an acute disease.

6. (v. t.) To give an acute sound to; as, he acutes his rising inflection too much.

4647. skolops -- anything pointed, spec. a stake, thorn
... 4647 -- properly, anything with a , a ; (figuratively) an instrument producing
pain, discomfort (acute irritation), used only in 2 Cor 12:7. ...
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5604. odin -- a birth pang
... odin Phonetic Spelling: (o-deen') Short Definition: the pain of childbirth, severe
agony Definition: the pain of childbirth, acute pain, severe agony, a snare. ...
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3600. odunao -- to cause or suffer pain
... Definition: I torment, pain; mid. and pass: I am tormented, pained; I suffer
acute pain, physical or mental. 3600 (from 3601 , " painful ...
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But this Again is Held by Other Wise and Most Acute Men to be An.. ...
... Section XII. But this again is held by other wise and most acute men to
be an? But this again is held by other wise and most acute ...
/.../the paschal canon of anatolius of alexandria/section xii but this again.htm

Disputed Questions About the Limits of Knowledge and Certainty in ...
... Nor am I at the moment trying to deal with that knottiest of questions which baffled
the most acute men of the Academy, whether a wise man ought ever to affirm ...
/.../handbook on faith hope and love/chapter vii disputed questions about.htm

Intenser Wooing.
... The Roman's child was an acute case; this an extreme chronic case of long
standing. The acute case of illness may be most difficult ...
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Every Error is not a Sin. An Examination of the Opinion of the ...
... Nor do I now undertake to solve a very knotty question, which perplexed those very
acute thinkers, the Academic philosophers: whether a wise man ought to give ...
/.../augustine/the enchiridion/chapter 20 every error is not.htm

Meanwhile My Sins were Being Multiplied, and My Concubine Being ...
... Nor was that my wound cured, which had been made by the cutting away of the former,
but after inflammation and most acute pain, it mortified, and my pains ...
/.../augustine/the confessions of saint augustine/chapter xv meanwhile my sins.htm

Your Narratives, My Opponent Says, are Overrun with Barbarisms and ...
... roughness? whether that have the grave accent which ought to have the acute,
or that have the acute which ought to have the grave? ...
/.../59 your narratives my opponent.htm

What we are to Believe that Varro Thought Concerning the Gods of ...
... He does not say the most eloquent or the most fluent, for in reality he was very
deficient in this faculty, but he says, "of all men the most acute." And in ...
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Concerning the Opinions of Varro, Who, While Reprobating the ...
... By which words this most acute man sufficiently indicates that he does not publish
all things, because they would not only have been contemptible to himself ...
/.../augustine/city of god/chapter 31 concerning the opinions of.htm

Whether Pain Deprives one of the Power to Learn?
... Consequently if the pain be acute, man is prevented at the time from learning anything:
indeed it can be so acute, that, as long as it lasts, a man is unable ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether pain deprives one of.htm

Whether Dulness of Sense is a Sin Distinct from Blindness of Mind?
... Hence in corporeal things the senses are said to be acute when they can perceive
a sensible object from afar, by sight, hearing, or scent, while on the other ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether dulness of sense is.htm

Acute (4 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Sharp, pointed; discerning perceptive;
as, an acute angle, an acute mind. 2. (a.) Having shrewd ...
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Sharp (115 Occurrences)
... 3. (superl.) Affecting the sense as if pointed or cutting, keen, penetrating, acute:
to the taste or smell, pungent, acid, sour, as ammonia has a sharp taste ...
/s/sharp.htm - 38k

Clear (641 Occurrences)
... indubitable. 3. (superl.) Able to perceive clearly; keen; acute; penetrating;
discriminating; as, a clear intellect; a clear head. 4 ...
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Screech (4 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (v.) To utter a harsh, shrill cry; to make a sharp
outcry, as in terror or acute pain; to scream; to shriek. ...
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Shrill (1 Occurrence)
... 1. (vi) Acute; sharp; piercing; having or emitting a sharp, piercing tone or
sound; -- said of a sound, or of that which produces a sound. ...
/s/shrill.htm - 7k

Quicken (16 Occurrences)
... As the translation of ruach (Isaiah 11:3) "quick" as found in the King James Version
signified "acute." In this passage the Revised Version (British and ...
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Quick (49 Occurrences)
... As the translation of ruach (Isaiah 11:3) "quick" as found in the King James Version
signified "acute." In this passage the Revised Version (British and ...
/q/quick.htm - 24k

Keen (3 Occurrences)
... 2. (superl.) Acute of mind; sharp; penetrating; having or expressing mental acuteness;
as, a man of keen understanding; a keen look; keen features. ...
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Judaea (45 Occurrences)
... the Mutaserraflic of el Kuds, an administrative area where more than in any spot
in the world the problem of the "land of the Jews" is today increasingly acute...
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Gore (9 Occurrences)
... 4. (n.) A small triangular piece of land. 5. (n.) One of the abatements. It is made
of two curved lines, meeting in an acute angle in the fesse point. ...
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