Bared
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The term "bared" in the context of the Bible often refers to the act of uncovering or revealing something that was previously hidden or covered. This concept can be both literal and metaphorical, appearing in various passages to convey themes of exposure, vulnerability, and divine revelation.

Biblical References:

1. Isaiah 52:10 (BSB): "The LORD has bared His holy arm in the sight of all the nations; all the ends of the earth will see the salvation of our God." In this passage, the "bared arm" of the Lord symbolizes His power and readiness to act on behalf of His people. The imagery of God baring His arm is a demonstration of His might and the forthcoming deliverance and salvation that He will bring to the nations. It signifies a divine intervention that is visible and undeniable to all.

2. Ezekiel 4:7 (BSB): "You are to turn your face toward the siege of Jerusalem with your arm bared, and prophesy against it." Here, the prophet Ezekiel is instructed to bare his arm as a symbolic act of judgment against Jerusalem. The baring of the arm in this context represents readiness for action and the seriousness of the prophetic message being delivered. It underscores the impending judgment and the need for the people to heed the warning.

Theological Implications:

The act of baring, particularly in the context of God's actions, often carries a dual significance. On one hand, it reveals God's willingness to intervene in human history, showcasing His power and authority. On the other hand, it serves as a reminder of human vulnerability and the need for reliance on divine strength and protection.

In the broader biblical narrative, the concept of baring can also be associated with the idea of truth and revelation. Just as physical baring exposes what is hidden, spiritual baring involves the uncovering of truth, whether it be the revelation of God's will, the exposure of sin, or the unveiling of divine mysteries.

Symbolism and Imagery:

The imagery of baring is rich with symbolic meaning. In ancient Near Eastern culture, the act of baring one's arm was often associated with preparation for battle or work, indicating readiness and determination. In the biblical context, this imagery is used to convey God's active involvement in the world and His commitment to fulfilling His promises.

Furthermore, the concept of baring can also be seen in the context of personal and communal repentance. Just as God bares His arm to reveal His power, individuals are called to bare their hearts before Him, confessing sins and seeking His mercy and grace.

Practical Application:

For believers, the theme of baring serves as a call to live transparently before God and others. It encourages a life of honesty, integrity, and openness, recognizing that nothing is hidden from God's sight. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of being prepared and ready to act in accordance with God's will, trusting in His strength and guidance.

In summary, the biblical concept of "bared" encompasses themes of divine revelation, human vulnerability, and the call to readiness and transparency. Through the imagery of baring, Scripture communicates profound truths about God's nature and His relationship with humanity.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
(imp. & p. p.) of Bare.
Strong's Hebrew
2834. chasaph -- to strip off, strip, make bare
... chasaph. 2835 . to strip off, strip, make bare. Transliteration: chasaph Phonetic
Spelling: (khaw-saf') Short Definition: bared. Word Origin a prim. ...
/hebrew/2834.htm - 6k
Library

On St Barbara's Day, or that of any Other Holy virgin
... have the Creator of all creatures, thou must renounce all creatures; for it cannot
be otherwise, but only insomuch as thy soul is emptied and bared; the less ...
//christianbookshelf.org/tauler/the inner way/sermon ii on st barbaras.htm

Homeward Bound
... After confession, absolution, and prayer the bones were bared, and he touched "the
joints which had touched God's holy head," kissed them, and signed the ...
/.../marson/hugh bishop of lincoln/chapter x homeward bound.htm

Neither do they Confess that they are Awed by those Citations from ...
... not do so, saith he: let him not so live as if he had become uncircumcised, that
is, as if he had covered again with flesh the part that was bared, and ceased ...
//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/on lying/section 7 neither do they.htm

The Mourner's Creed.
... The probability, therefore, is that Martha, had never yet seen that arm of Omnipotence
bared, or witnessed those prodigies with which elsewhere He ...
//christianbookshelf.org/macduff/memories of bethany/ix the mourners creed.htm

The Joyous Return
... midst of wrath he remembers mercy. "When God's right arm is bared for war,.
And thunders clothe his cloudy car.". e'en then he stays ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 37 1891/the joyous return.htm

The Earliest Calvary Picture.
... All men as they have come to know that story have stood with heads bowed and bared
before the love revealed there. They have not understood it. ...
/.../gordon/quiet talks with world winners/the earliest calvary picture.htm

Under the Olive Trees.
... and Luke twenty-one. Let us approach with hearts hushed and heads bared and
bowed, for this is indeed hallowed ground. It is a little ...
//christianbookshelf.org/gordon/quiet talks on prayer/under the olive trees.htm

That a True Lover Despises Worldly Things and Desires Heavenly ...
... For when the mind is kindled by the fire of the Holy Ghost, it is bared from all
idleness and uncleanness, and it is made sweet with the spring of God's delight ...
//christianbookshelf.org/rolle/the fire of love/chapter xxviii that a true.htm

Thou Dost not Hide Thyself in Thy Bareness, O Pearl!
... ravished also, for he strips off his garments; not to cover thee, [seeing] thy clothing
is thy light, thy garment is thy brightness, O thou that art bared! ...
/.../ephraim/hymns and homilies of ephraim the syrian/hymn iii thou dost not.htm

The Holy Communion the Exceeding Great Love of Our Master and Only ...
... O Love, of whom is truth and light,. The Word and Spirit, life and power,. Whose
heart was bared to them that smite,. To shield us in our trial hour; ...
/.../the holy communion the exceeding.htm

Thesaurus
Bared (4 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Bare. Multi-Version Concordance
Bared (4 Occurrences). Isaiah 20:4 so shall the king of ...
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Barefoot (7 Occurrences)

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Locust (25 Occurrences)
... Such an awful visitation swept over Egypt (Exodus 10:1-19), consuming before it
every green thing, and stripping the trees, till the land was bared of all ...
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Interceded (4 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 53:12 Therefore will I divide him a portion among the great, and he shall
divide the spoil with the mighty; because he bared his soul unto death, and ...
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Allot (8 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 53:12 Therefore will I divide him a portion among the great, and he shall
divide the spoil with the mighty; because he bared his soul unto death, and ...
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Spoils (19 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 53:12 Therefore will I divide him a portion among the great, and he shall
divide the spoil with the mighty; because he bared his soul unto death, and ...
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Bare (250 Occurrences)

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Pontius (4 Occurrences)
... The Jews thereupon flung themselves on the ground and bared their necks, declaring
that they preferred death to the violation of their laws. ...
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Pilate (60 Occurrences)
... The Jews thereupon flung themselves on the ground and bared their necks, declaring
that they preferred death to the violation of their laws. ...
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Resources
What does it mean to pray, “Thy will be done”? | GotQuestions.org

Who were the Cushites? | GotQuestions.org

Bared: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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Concordance
Bared (4 Occurrences)

Isaiah 20:4
so shall the king of Assyria lead away the captives of Egypt, and the exiles of Ethiopia, young and old, naked and barefoot, and with buttocks uncovered, to the shame of Egypt.
(See NIV)

Isaiah 52:10
The LORD hath made bare His holy arm in the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God.
(See NAS RSV)

Isaiah 53:12
Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he poured out his soul unto death, and was numbered with the transgressors: yet he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.
(See JPS)

Ezekiel 4:7
You shall set your face toward the siege of Jerusalem, with your arm uncovered; and you shall prophesy against it.
(See NAS RSV NIV)

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