The term "chafed" is not directly found in the Berean Standard Bible , but the concept of being chafed, which implies irritation, anger, or agitation, is present in various biblical narratives and teachings. This entry explores the biblical understanding of emotional and spiritual agitation, often described through synonymous terms and contexts.

Biblical Context and Usage

1. Emotional Agitation and Anger: The Bible frequently addresses the human experience of anger and irritation, which can be understood as being "chafed" in spirit. For instance, in the account of Cain and Abel, Cain's anger and subsequent actions can be seen as a form of being chafed. Genesis 4:5-6 states, "but for Cain and his offering, He had no regard. So Cain became very angry, and his countenance fell. Then the LORD said to Cain, 'Why are you angry, and why has your countenance fallen?'"

2. Spiritual Frustration: The Israelites often experienced spiritual frustration during their wilderness journey. Their complaints and murmuring against Moses and God can be seen as a collective chafing against their circumstances. In Exodus 16:2-3 , it is recorded, "And there in the desert they all grumbled against Moses and Aaron. 'If only we had died by the LORD’s hand in the land of Egypt,' they said."

3. Righteous Indignation: There are instances where being chafed is not sinful but rather a response to unrighteousness. Jesus Himself displayed righteous indignation when He cleansed the temple. John 2:15-16 recounts, "So He made a whip out of cords and drove all from the temple courts, both sheep and cattle; He scattered the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables. To those selling doves He said, 'Get these out of here! How dare you turn My Father’s house into a market!'"

4. Proverbs and Wisdom Literature: The wisdom literature of the Bible often addresses the consequences of anger and irritation. Proverbs 29:22 warns, "An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression." This highlights the destructive potential of being chafed in spirit.

5. Apostolic Teachings: The New Testament epistles provide guidance on managing emotions that could lead to being chafed. Ephesians 4:26-27 advises, "Be angry, yet do not sin. Do not let the sun set upon your anger, and do not give the devil a foothold." This passage underscores the importance of resolving anger promptly to prevent spiritual harm.

Theological Implications

From a theological perspective, being chafed can be seen as a natural human response to various stimuli, but it requires careful management to align with Christian virtues. The Bible encourages believers to exercise self-control, patience, and forgiveness, reflecting the character of Christ. The fruit of the Spirit, as described in Galatians 5:22-23 , includes peace and self-control, which are antidotes to a chafed spirit.

In summary, while the term "chafed" itself may not appear in the biblical text, the concept is woven throughout Scripture, offering insights into the human condition and the divine call to holiness and emotional maturity.(imp. & p. p.) of Chafe.4751. mar -- bitter, bitterness
... great bitterness (1), greatly distressed (1). angry, bitterly chafed,
discontented, great, heavy. Or (feminine) marah {maw-raw'}; from ...
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In Troubles --
... Archbishop Walter of Rouen, and late of Lincoln, in whose ecclesiastical patrimony
it lay, was furious, and obtained an Interdict, and Philip was chafed too.{10 ...
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Ein Neues Lied Wir Heben An. By Help of God I Fain Would Tell.
... The enemy waxed fierce in hate, And for their life-blood thirsted; He fumed and
chafed that one so great Should by two babes be worsted, And straightway sought ...
/.../bacon/the hymns of martin luther/v ein neues lied wir.htm

Expatriation
... In a little time the sun set. The wind from the north freshened and swayed the
close-standing bushes so that their branches chafed one against another. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the yoke/chapter xlii expatriation.htm

That More Might be Given and Gotten.
... and "wept sore"? Her husband tenderly tries to comfort her. But her inner
spirit remains chafed to the quick. And all this goes ...
/.../gordon/quiet talks on prayer/that more might be given.htm

In Step with Jesus.
... If a man put his head into the yoke, and then pull back"well, there'll be a man
with a badly chafed, sore neck in that neighborhood, and oil will be in demand ...
//christianbookshelf.org/gordon/quiet talks on service/in step with jesus.htm

Nearness to God the Key to Life's Puzzle
... Thus the river that has had to fight its way through rocks, and has been chafed
in the conflict, and has twisted its path through many a deep, dark, sunless ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture j/nearness to god the key.htm

Controversy
... The Pharisees had ever chafed under the exaction of tribute by the Romans. The
payment of tribute they held to be contrary to the law of God. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/white/the desire of ages/chapter 66 controversy.htm

He that Overcometh
... Not to him who meets no resistance, nor to him whose shoulder is chafed by no cross,
but to him who overcometh is the promise given that God will be his God ...
/.../peabody/mornings in the college chapel/xliv he that overcometh.htm

A Miracle Within a Miracle
... heal, as if parenthetically, this other afflicted one! How Jairus must have
chafed at the delay! He had left his child 'at the point ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture e/a miracle within a miracle.htm

Christ to Jairus
... How Jairus must have chafed at the delay, and thought every moment an eternity;
and perhaps said hard things In his heart about Christ's apparent indifference! ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture e/christ to jairus.htm

Chafed (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Chafe. Multi-Version Concordance
Chafed (1 Occurrence). 2 Samuel 17:8 For, said Hushai, thou ...
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Chaff (24 Occurrences)

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Whelps (10 Occurrences)
... 2 Samuel 17:8 For, said Hushai, thou knowest thy father and his men, that they be
mighty men, and they be chafed in their minds, as a bear robbed of her whelps ...
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Fret (9 Occurrences)
... the malignant breast. 10. (vi) To be vexed; to be chafed or irritated; to be
angry; to utter peevish expressions. 11. (n.) The agitation ...
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Fretted (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (imp. & pp) of Fret. 2. (pp & a.) Rubbed or
worn away; chafed. 3. (pp & a.) Agitated; vexed; worried. ...
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Embittered (12 Occurrences)
... 2 Samuel 17:8 Hushai said moreover, Thou knowest thy father and his men, that they
are mighty men, and they are chafed in their minds, as a bear robbed of her ...
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Demetrius (3 Occurrences)
... xxxi.12), chafed at a longer detention, particularly as his cousin, Antiochus Eupator,
a boy of 9, succeeded to the kingdom with Lysias as his guardian. ...
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Bitter (203 Occurrences)
... bit'-er-nes (mar, or marah = "bitter" (literally or figuratively); also (noun)
"bitterness" or (adverb) "bitterly"; "angry," "chafed," "discontented," "heavy ...
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Bitterness (37 Occurrences)
... bit'-er-nes (mar, or marah = "bitter" (literally or figuratively); also (noun)
"bitterness" or (adverb) "bitterly"; "angry," "chafed," "discontented," "heavy ...
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Chafe (1 Occurrence)

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