Dazed
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The term "dazed" is not explicitly found in the Bible; however, the concept of being dazed or bewildered can be related to various biblical narratives and themes where individuals experience confusion, astonishment, or a lack of understanding due to divine encounters or overwhelming circumstances.

Biblical Instances and Themes:

1. Divine Encounters:
Throughout Scripture, encounters with the divine often leave individuals in a state of awe and bewilderment. For example, when the prophet Isaiah sees the vision of the Lord in the temple, he is overwhelmed by the majesty and holiness of God. Isaiah 6:5 records his reaction: "Woe is me, for I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell among a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of Hosts." This response reflects a profound sense of being dazed by the divine presence.

2. Miraculous Events:
The miraculous works of Jesus often left onlookers astonished and bewildered. In Mark 5:42 , after Jesus raises Jairus's daughter from the dead, it is noted, "Immediately the girl got up and began to walk around. She was twelve years old, and at once they were utterly astounded." The reaction of those present can be understood as a state of being dazed by the miraculous power of Christ.

3. Prophetic Visions:
Prophets in the Old Testament frequently experienced visions that left them in a state of confusion or shock. Daniel, for instance, after receiving a vision, is described as being deeply troubled. Daniel 8:27 states, "I, Daniel, was exhausted and lay ill for several days. Then I got up and went about the king’s business. I was appalled by the vision; it was beyond understanding." This illustrates the overwhelming nature of divine revelations that can leave one dazed.

4. Astonishment at Teachings:
The teachings of Jesus often left His listeners in a state of amazement and confusion. In Matthew 7:28-29 , after the Sermon on the Mount, it is recorded, "When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astonished at His teaching, because He taught as one who had authority, and not as their scribes." The authority and depth of Jesus' words often left His audience dazed, challenging their understanding and expectations.

5. Spiritual Blindness and Understanding:
The Bible also addresses the concept of spiritual blindness, where individuals are unable to comprehend spiritual truths, leaving them in a state of confusion. In 2 Corinthians 4:4 , Paul writes, "The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God." This spiritual blindness can be likened to a dazed state, where clarity and understanding are absent.

Related Concepts:

· Fear and Trembling: Often associated with being dazed, fear and trembling occur in the presence of the divine or during significant spiritual experiences (Philippians 2:12).
· Astonishment and Amazement: These reactions are common in the Gospels, where the works and words of Jesus leave people in a state of wonder (Mark 1:27, Luke 5:26).
· Confusion and Bewilderment: These states are frequently depicted in narratives where God's actions or messages are not immediately understood by humans (Acts 2:12).

In summary, while the specific term "dazed" is not used in the Bible, the concept is woven throughout Scripture in various forms, illustrating the human response to divine encounters, miraculous events, and profound teachings.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
(imp. & p. p.) of Daze.
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'Sober Certainty'
... is! No wonder that the Apostle was half dazed as he came from his dungeon,
through the prison corridors and out into the street. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture the acts/sober certainty.htm

Jesus Unrecognised.
... These men haven't found their feet yet. The stupendous events of those days,
coming in such startling succession, have left them dazed. ...
/.../gordon/quiet talks on johns gospel/jesus unrecognised.htm

Finger-Posts
... It was a time of sore perplexity. The crucifixion had left them dazed, stupefied. ...
They're dazed again, this time with joy. They haven't taken it in yet. ...
/.../gordon/quiet talks on following the christ/finger-posts.htm

He Comes to his Own.
... dreams. Dazed, blinded, he groped his way rather than walked out of the
physician's office. His life was to be joined with another's. ...
/.../gordon/quiet talks on johns gospel/he comes to his own.htm

Special Efforts
... converted. Some found Christ. They were changed on the spot; they knelt
down dazed with drink, and got up sober, praising God. The ...
/.../carpenter/the angel adjutant of twice born men/vi special efforts.htm

Early Afflictions
... Upon regaining consciousness, I seemed dazed all the rest of that day; and not until
I had had a night's sleep, did I have a clear perception of what was going ...
/.../cole/trials and triumphs of faith/chapter ii early afflictions.htm

The Teacher with Authority
... So completely had the scribes substituted memory of tradition for appeal to the
simple sense of right, that they were utterly dazed when Jesus undertook to ...
/.../rhees/the life of jesus of nazareth/ii the teacher with authority.htm

There Is, Let us Say, a Certain Filthy Rookery in Hoxton...
... As the people preserve in both places precisely the same air of dazed
amiability, it is very difficult to find out which is right. ...
/.../chesterton/whats wrong with the world/chapter 9 there is let.htm

Saint Augustin
... Many of the signs predicted by Scripture dazed the imagination: desolations, wars,
persecutions of the Church, increased with terrific steadiness and cruelty. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/bertrand/saint augustin/iv saint augustin.htm

'In the Holy Mount'
... Peter and James and John, the only human witnesses, were lying dazed and drunken
with sleep, whilst Christ's countenance was changed; and during all the ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture e/in the holy mount.htm

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Dazed (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Daze. Multi-Version Concordance Dazed
(1 Occurrence). Nahum 3:11 You also will be drunken. You will be hidden. ...
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Day-time (11 Occurrences)
Day-time. Daytime, Day-time. Dazed . Multi-Version Concordance Day-time (11
Occurrences). ... (ASV JPS). Daytime, Day-time. Dazed . Reference Bible.
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Dazzled (3 Occurrences)

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Nahum 3:11
You also will be drunken. You will be hidden. You also will seek a stronghold because of the enemy.
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