Definition and Usage:
The term "assail" generally means to attack violently or to assault. In a biblical context, it often refers to physical attacks, spiritual battles, or verbal confrontations. The concept of being assailed can be both literal and metaphorical, encompassing the various trials and tribulations faced by individuals or groups.

Biblical References:
While the specific term "assail" may not frequently appear in the Berean Standard Bible, the concept is prevalent throughout Scripture. The Bible often describes the people of God being assailed by enemies, both physical and spiritual.

1. Physical Assaults:
· In the Old Testament, the Israelites frequently faced physical assaults from surrounding nations. For example, in Judges 6:3, the Midianites, Amalekites, and other eastern peoples would invade the land of Israel, assailing them and destroying their crops.
· David, before becoming king, was often assailed by King Saul, who sought his life out of jealousy and fear (1 Samuel 19:10).

2. Spiritual Battles:
· The New Testament speaks to the spiritual assaults faced by believers. Ephesians 6:12 states, "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world's darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms."
· Jesus Himself was assailed by Satan during His temptation in the wilderness (Matthew 4:1-11).

3. Verbal Confrontations:
· Jesus and the apostles often faced verbal assaults from religious leaders and others who opposed their message. In John 8:48, the Jews answered Jesus, "Are we not right in saying that You are a Samaritan and have a demon?" This was an attempt to assail His character and authority.

Theological Implications:
The concept of being assailed is significant in understanding the Christian life as one of spiritual warfare. Believers are called to be vigilant and prepared for the attacks of the enemy. Ephesians 6:13 instructs, "Therefore take up the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you will be able to stand your ground, and having done everything, to stand."

Practical Application:
Christians are encouraged to respond to being assailed with faith and reliance on God. Psalm 18:2 declares, "The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold." This verse emphasizes the importance of seeking God's protection and strength in times of trouble.

Historical Context:
Throughout church history, Christians have faced various forms of assault, from persecution by Roman authorities to modern-day challenges against religious freedom. The steadfastness of believers in the face of being assailed serves as a testament to their faith and reliance on God's promises.

Conclusion:
The theme of being assailed is woven throughout the biblical narrative, illustrating the ongoing conflict between good and evil. Believers are called to stand firm, equipped with the armor of God, and to trust in His deliverance and protection.1. (v. t.) To attack with violence, or in a vehement and hostile manner; to assault; to molest; as, to assail a man with blows; to assail a city with artillery.

2. (v. t.) To encounter or meet purposely with the view of mastering, as an obstacle, difficulty, or the like.

3. (v. t.) To attack morally, or with a view to produce changes in the feelings, character, conduct, existing usages, institutions; to attack by words, hostile influence, etc.; as, to assail one with appeals, arguments, abuse, ridicule, and the like.

6117. aqab -- to follow at the heel, assail insidiously ...
... aqab. 6118 . to follow at the heel, assail insidiously, circumvent, overreach.
Transliteration: aqab Phonetic Spelling: (aw-kab') Short Definition: craftily. ...
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1956a. huth -- to shout at
... huth. 1956b . to shout at. Transliteration: huth Short Definition: assail. Word
Origin a prim. root Definition to shout at NASB Word Usage assail (1). ...
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2050. hathath -- imagine mischief
... Word Origin the same as huth, qv. imagine mischief A primitive root; properly, to
break in upon, ie To assail -- imagine mischief. 2049, 2050. hathath. 2051 ...
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That the Passions which Assail the Souls of Christians do not ...
... Book IX. Chapter 5."That the Passions Which Assail the Souls of Christians
Do Not Seduce Them to Vice, But Exercise Their Virtue. ...
/.../augustine/city of god/chapter 5 that the passions which.htm

But in Vain, Says One, do You Assail us with a Groundless and ...
... Book I. 34 But in vain, says one, do you assail us with a groundless and
calumnious charge? But in vain, says one, do you assail ...
/.../the seven books of arnobius against the heathen/34 but in vain says.htm

Divine Strictures on Various Heretics Descried in Various Passages ...
... Prophetical Scripture. Those Who Assail the True Doctrine of the One Lord
Jesus Christ, Both God and Man, Thus Condemned. For when ...
/.../ on the flesh of christ/chapter xxiv divine strictures on various.htm

This Work is Written against those who Sophistically Assail the ...
... fifteen books of aurelius augustinus, Bishop of Hippo, on the TrinityBook I. Chapter
1."This Work is Written Against Those Who Sophistically Assail the Faith ...
/.../augustine/on the holy trinity/chapter 1 this work is written.htm

Whether Men are Assailed by the Demons?
... souls. Therefore demons are not deputed to assail man. Objection ... Reply to Objection
1: The wicked angels assail men in two ways. Firstly by ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether men are assailed by.htm

But Now, Since My Pleading Has Steered Its Course Out of These ...
... heresy which had been urged against me by looking my accuser freely in the face,
I will pass on to the other articles of charge with which he tries to assail me ...
/.../30 but now since my.htm

Moreover, --To Touch Briefly Some of the More Recondite Topics ...
... triumphing over them in Himself." Those rulers, then, whom God had set over mankind,
having become contumacious and tyrannical, took in hand to assail the men ...
/.../15 moreoverto touch briefly some.htm

The Doctrine of Jesus Christ.
... Luke 1:35 is explicit about the matter. To assail the virgin birth is to assail
the Virgin's life. He was of "the seed of the woman," not of the man. ...
/.../evans/the great doctrines of the bible/the doctrine of jesus christ.htm

I Desire to Die.
... But if they be unwilling to assail me, I will compel them to do so. ... But if
they be unwilling to assail me, I will compel them to do so. ...
/.../ignatius/the epistle of ignatius to the romans/chapter v i desire to die.htm

The Zeal of Celestine and Sixtus, Bishops of Rome...
... provinces, that by your hurtful dissimulation you cause them to consent to certain
novelties), if the case be so, let novelty cease to assail antiquity." This ...
/.../vincent/the commonitory of vincent of lerins/chapter xxxii the zeal of.htm

Assail (4 Occurrences)
... 1. (vt) To attack with violence, or in a vehement and hostile manner; to assault;
to molest; as, to assail a man with blows; to assail a city with artillery. ...
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Attack (221 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) To fall upon with force; to assail, as
with force and arms; to assault. 2. (vt) To assail with ...
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Offend (24 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) To strike against; to attack; to assail.
2. (vt) To displease; to make angry; to affront. 3. (vt ...
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Jaw (6 Occurrences)
... 10. (vi) To scold; to clamor. 11. (vt) To assail or abuse by scolding.
Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. JAW; JAWBONE; JAW TEETH. ...
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Intercession (12 Occurrences)
... in-ter-sesh'-un (pagha`, "to make intercession"; originally "to strike upon," or
"against"; then in a good sense, "to assail anyone with petitions," "to urge ...
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Rattle (2 Occurrences)
... 4. (vt) To cause to make a rattling or clattering sound; as, to rattle a chain.
5. (vt) To assail, annoy, or stun with a rattling noise. ...
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Peal (1 Occurrence)
... 7. (vt) To utter or give forth loudly; to cause to give out loud sounds; to noise
abroad. 8. (vt) To assail with noise or loud sounds. 9. (vt) To pour out. ...
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Battle (282 Occurrences)
... 6. (n.) To join in battle; to contend in fight; as, to battle over theories. 7.
(vt) To assail in battle; to fight. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ...
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Assault (8 Occurrences)
... 5. (n.) To attack with moral means, or with a view of producing moral effects; to
attack by words, arguments, or unfriendly measures; to assail; as, to assault ...
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Assailant (1 Occurrence)

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