The term "buffeted" refers to being struck repeatedly or subjected to hardship and adversity. In the biblical context, it often describes the physical and spiritual trials faced by individuals, particularly those who are faithful to God. The concept of being buffeted is closely associated with the testing of faith and endurance in the face of suffering.

Biblical References:

1. 2 Corinthians 12:7 : The Apostle Paul uses the term "buffeted" to describe his own experiences with suffering. He writes, "or with these surpassingly great revelations. So to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to buffet me, to keep me from exalting myself." Here, Paul acknowledges that his suffering serves a divine purpose, preventing pride and fostering humility. The "thorn in the flesh" is a metaphor for a persistent trial or affliction, and the term "buffet" suggests ongoing, relentless hardship.

2. Mark 14:65 : In the account of Jesus' trial, the term is used to describe the physical abuse He endured. "Then some began to spit on Him, to blindfold Him, and to strike Him with their fists, saying, 'Prophesy!' And the officers received Him with slaps in His face." The physical buffeting of Jesus is a fulfillment of prophecy and a testament to His willingness to suffer for the sake of humanity.

Theological Significance:

The concept of being buffeted is significant in understanding the Christian experience of suffering. It is often seen as a means by which God refines and strengthens the believer's faith. The trials and adversities that buffet a believer are not without purpose; they are allowed by God to produce perseverance, character, and hope (Romans 5:3-4).

Spiritual Application:

For Christians, being buffeted is a reminder of the spiritual battle that accompanies the life of faith. It calls believers to rely on God's grace and strength rather than their own. The Apostle Paul, despite being buffeted, found solace in God's assurance: "My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness" (2 Corinthians 12:9). This teaches that in moments of weakness and trial, God's power is most evident.

Historical Context:

In the early Christian church, being buffeted was a common experience due to persecution. Believers were often physically assaulted, imprisoned, or ostracized for their faith. The endurance of such trials was seen as a testament to the truth of the Gospel and the transformative power of Christ's resurrection.

Practical Implications:

Christians today can draw encouragement from the biblical understanding of being buffeted. It serves as a reminder that suffering is not meaningless but is used by God to accomplish His purposes. Believers are called to respond to being buffeted with faith, patience, and a steadfast hope in God's promises.

The Power of Ambition.
... waves confound, Who seems a promontory of rock, That, compasst round with turbulent
sound In middle ocean meets the surging shock, Tempest-buffetted but citadel ...
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Closing Hours.
... of darkness have gathered around Bethany, and the pale passover moon is lighting
up its palm-trees, the Lord of glory is standing buffetted and insulted in the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/macduff/memories of bethany/xx closing hours.htm

Of Patient Endurance
... He was their friend. He was betrayed, mocked and insulted, scourged and
buffetted, and condemned by false witness. He bore His cross ...
/.../john/the adornment of the spritual marriage/chapter v of patient endurance.htm

No one is Certain and Secure of his Own Predestination and ...
... is necessary that in this condition that should be kept hidden; since here we have
to beware so much of pride, that even so great an apostle was buffetted by a ...
/.../augustine/anti-pelagian writings/chapter 40 no one is certain.htm

The Mind which was in Christ Jesus. Rev. George Wood.
... Him to the house of Caiaphas the high priest, to the judgment hall of Herod or of
Pilate, or to the Cross itself"though He was buffetted, accused falsely ...
/.../king/the wesleyan methodist pulpit in malvern/the mind which was in.htm

"He is the Rock, his Work is Perfect, for all his Ways are ...
... saith Paul. Are infirmities a perfect work? Or is the suffering of Paul, to be
buffetted and tempted, a perfect work? What comfort is in it? Yes, much. ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/sermon ii he is the.htm

Justice Satisfied
... See him taken to the guard-room, spat upon, buffetted with hands, crowned with thorns,
robed in mockery, and insulted with a reed for a sceptre. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 5 1859/justice satisfied.htm

Of the Commissioners Hellebichus Commander of the Troops, and ...
... back again. They too are our members. With us they have buffetted the waves,
with us they have withstood the storm! Let us, then ...
/.../chrysostom/on the priesthood/homily xvii of the commissioners.htm

This HomilyWas Delivered in the Old Church of Antioch
... For when you hear Paul saying, "Even unto this present hour we both hunger, and
thirst, and are naked, and are buffetted, and have no certain dwelling place ...
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The Exhortation of the Last HomilyIs Continued in This. ...
... in Ben. tinctum. [1230] Or buffetted with him, cheiras ?nteren. [1231]
eth?lesa, desired is eboulomen. See Plat. Gorg. where Socrates ...
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...Buffetted (1 Occurrence). Matthew 26:67 Then they spit in his face, and buffetted
him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands, (WBS). ...
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