Hurling, in the context of the Bible, refers to the act of throwing or casting something with force. This action is often depicted in various narratives and teachings throughout the Scriptures, symbolizing both physical and spiritual dynamics.

Old Testament References

In the Old Testament, hurling is frequently associated with warfare and divine judgment. For instance, in 1 Samuel 18:11, King Saul attempts to harm David by hurling a spear at him: "And Saul hurled the spear, thinking, 'I will pin David to the wall.' But David eluded him twice." This act of hurling a spear signifies Saul's growing jealousy and hostility towards David, who was favored by God.

The concept of hurling is also evident in the context of divine retribution. In Exodus 15:1, during the Song of Moses, the Israelites celebrate God's deliverance from the Egyptians, proclaiming, "I will sing to the LORD, for He is highly exalted; the horse and rider He has hurled into the sea." Here, hurling is a demonstration of God's power and judgment against the enemies of His people.

New Testament References

In the New Testament, the act of hurling is less about physical warfare and more about spiritual and moral implications. In John 8:7, when the Pharisees bring a woman caught in adultery to Jesus, seeking to stone her, Jesus responds, "Let him who is without sin among you be the first to cast a stone at her." This statement challenges the accusers to reflect on their own sinfulness before hurling judgment upon another.

Symbolic and Spiritual Implications

Hurling, as depicted in the Bible, often carries a symbolic weight. It can represent the casting away of sin or the rejection of evil. In Jonah 1:12, Jonah tells the sailors to hurl him into the sea to calm the storm: "Pick me up and hurl me into the sea, and it will become calm. I know that it is my fault that this great storm has come upon you." Jonah's willingness to be hurled into the sea signifies his acknowledgment of wrongdoing and his submission to God's will.

Moreover, hurling can symbolize the spiritual battle between good and evil. In Ephesians 6:16, Paul advises believers to take up the shield of faith, "with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one." Here, the imagery of hurling flaming arrows represents the spiritual attacks believers may face and the protection offered by faith.

Conclusion

Throughout the Bible, hurling serves as a powerful metaphor for both physical actions and spiritual truths. Whether illustrating divine judgment, personal conflict, or spiritual warfare, the act of hurling underscores the dynamic interplay between human actions and divine sovereignty.1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Hurl.

2. (n.) The act of throwing with force.

3. (n.) A kind of game at ball, formerly played.

987. blasphemeo -- to slander, hence to speak lightly or profanely ...
... NASB Word Usage be spoken of as evil (1), blaspheme (4), blasphemed (6), blasphemers
(1), blasphemes (3), blaspheming (4), dishonored (1), hurling abuse (3 ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/987.htm - 9k2925. taltelah -- a hurling
... 2924, 2925. taltelah. 2926 . a hurling. Transliteration: taltelah Phonetic
Spelling: (tal-tay-law') Short Definition: headlong. ...
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Treatise x. On Jealousy and Envy.
... And since those darts of his which creep on us in concealment are more frequent,
and his more hidden and secret hurling of them is the more severely and ...
/.../cyprian/the treatises of cyprian/treatise x on jealousy and.htm

Introduction
... costs. It is the point at which our satanic enemy is constantly hurling his
hellish battalions. Here it was he made his first attack. ...
/.../pink/the divine inspiration of the bible/introduction.htm

The Testament of Judah Concerning Fortitude, and Love of Money ...
... Achor the king, a man of giant stature, hurling darts before and behind as he sat
on horseback, I slew; for I hurled a stone of sixty pounds weight, and cast ...
/.../iv the testament of judah concerning.htm

Further Reasons for Practising Patience. Its Connection with the ...
... Wide and diffusive is the Evil One's operation, hurling manifold irritations of
our spirit, and sometimes trifling ones, sometimes very great. ...
/.../tertullian/of patience/chapter xi further reasons for practising.htm

The Object of Missions, and Various Modes of Operation.
... Hinduism is a strong fortress, and those who assail it by hurling at it"if I may
so speak"the red-hot shot of exposure of its errors, and the fire of the ...
/.../life and work in benares and kumaon 1839-1877/chapter xi the object of.htm

The Christians are not the Only Contemners of the Gods Contempt of ...
... [605] I shall content myself now indeed with plucking these shafts out
of our own body, and hurling them back on yourselves. The ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/tertullian/ad nationes/chapter x name christians are.htm

A Treatise against the Heretic Novatian by an Anonymous Bishop.
... he is placed in such great guilt of dissension and schism, and is separated from
the Church, with sacrilegious temerity does not shrink from hurling back his ...
/.../a treatise against the heretic.htm

"Behold the Man. "
... who disclose the caverns,. Dungeons drear beneath the seas,. Toying with the proudest
navies,. Hurling down the giant trees: He who curbs your wildest fury,. ...
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Happy Children and Prosperous Days
... Of the five contests, they won the crown in quoit-throwing and javelin-hurling;
but David's sturdy sons, accustomed to the free shepherd life on the hills of ...
/.../chapter lxxi happy children and.htm

It Frequently Happens that a Creature who is not Entirely Hardened ...
... some men seem to have been so long accustomed to slander, that, even when they can
be openly convicted of it, still they are not afraid of hurling it against ...
/.../arminius/the works of james arminius vol 1/article xxiii iii it frequently.htm

Hurling (5 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Hurling (5 Occurrences). Matthew 27:39 Those who
passed by blasphemed him, wagging their heads, (See NAS). ...
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Hurl (14 Occurrences)
... 5. (vi) To perform the act of hurling something; to throw something (at
another). 6. (vi) To play the game of hurling. See Hurling. ...
/h/hurl.htm - 11k

Siege (63 Occurrences)
... In the great bas-relief of the siege of Lachish an inhabitant is seen hurling a
lighted torch from the wall; and it was a common device to pour boiling water ...
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Throw (135 Occurrences)
... 16. (n.) The act of hurling or flinging; a driving or propelling from the
hand or an engine; a cast. 17. (n.) A stroke; a blow. 18. ...
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Readiness (17 Occurrences)
... 2 Peter 2:4 For God did not spare angels when they had sinned, but hurling them
down to Tartarus consigned them to caves of darkness, keeping them in readiness ...
/r/readiness.htm - 11k

Missile (2 Occurrences)
... 2. (a.) Capable of being thrown; adapted for hurling or to be projected from the
hand, or from any instrument or engine, so as to strike an object at a distance ...
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Consigned (5 Occurrences)
... 2 Peter 2:4 For God did not spare angels when they had sinned, but hurling them
down to Tartarus consigned them to caves of darkness, keeping them in readiness ...
/c/consigned.htm - 7k

Caves (17 Occurrences)
... 2 Peter 2:4 For God did not spare angels when they had sinned, but hurling them
down to Tartarus consigned them to caves of darkness, keeping them in readiness ...
/c/caves.htm - 11k

Smite (230 Occurrences)
... rod, sword, spear, or stone. 2. (vt) To cause to strike; to use as an
instrument in striking or hurling. 3. (vt) To destroy the ...
/s/smite.htm - 39k

Scorpion (6 Occurrences)
... 5. (n.) A sign and constellation. See Scorpio. 6. (n.) An ancient military engine
for hurling stones and other missiles. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ...
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