In biblical terminology, the term "roughs" is not directly mentioned in the Scriptures. However, the concept of roughness can be associated with various biblical themes and passages that describe difficult, harsh, or rugged conditions, both physically and metaphorically. The Bible often uses imagery of rough terrain or circumstances to convey spiritual truths or to describe the challenges faced by God's people.

Physical Terrain:

The Bible frequently references rough or rugged terrain to illustrate the challenges faced by individuals or groups. For example, the Israelites' journey through the wilderness involved traversing rough and inhospitable landscapes. In Deuteronomy 8:15, the wilderness is described as "a vast and dreadful desert, a land of drought and darkness, a land where no one travels and no one lives." This imagery of rough terrain underscores the difficulties and reliance on God's provision during their journey.

Metaphorical Roughness:

Roughness is also used metaphorically in Scripture to describe spiritual or moral conditions. In Isaiah 40:4, the prophet speaks of preparing the way for the Lord: "Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain." This passage, quoted in the New Testament in reference to John the Baptist (Luke 3:5), symbolizes the preparation of hearts and lives for the coming of the Messiah, smoothing out the roughness of sin and rebellion.

Trials and Tribulations:

The concept of roughness can also be seen in the trials and tribulations that believers endure. James 1:2-4 encourages believers to consider it pure joy when they face trials of many kinds, as these challenges test faith and develop perseverance. The "rough" experiences of life are seen as opportunities for spiritual growth and maturity.

Divine Refinement:

In the process of spiritual refinement, roughness is often associated with the purifying work of God. Malachi 3:3 describes God as a refiner and purifier of silver, indicating that the roughness of trials serves to purify and refine believers, removing impurities and strengthening their faith.

Conclusion:

While the term "roughs" itself is not explicitly found in the Bible, the concept is woven throughout Scripture in both literal and metaphorical contexts. Whether describing physical landscapes, spiritual conditions, or the refining process of trials, the imagery of roughness serves to highlight the challenges and transformative work of God in the lives of His people.

The Value of the One
... The work was prospering, converts were increasing in numbers at the corps,
and the roughs were moved to boisterous opposition. Kate ...
/.../carpenter/the angel adjutant of twice born men/i the value of the.htm

One Way to Help Boys
... The large cities of the old world are infested by hundreds and thousands of these
ragamuffins, as we call them"young roughs who have nobody to look after them ...
/.../stones rolled away and other addresses to young men/iii one way to help.htm

The Races --A Letter
... the horses, whether Barbadians or Trinidad men, were of very angelic morals: but
they looked like heroes compared with the bloated hangdog roughs and quasi ...
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The Next Morning Diamond was up Almost as Early as Before. ...
... coast-steamer. He did not find it at all pleasant, so far east and so near
the river; for the roughs were in great force. However ...
/.../macdonald/at the back of the north wind/chapter 26 the next morning.htm

1 and 2 Thessalonians
... They were exposed to bitter and continuous persecution from Jews, who were capable
of inciting the roughs of the town to set on St. Paul (Acts 17:5). ...
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A Simple Sermon for Seeking Souls
... You remember the case of Elijah: when the prophets of Baal roughs to get rain from
the false god, he said, "I will call upon God""that is to say, "I will ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 3 1857/a simple sermon for seeking.htm

Hymns of Wales.
... The fiddler, followed by a gang of roughs, pushed his way to the parlor, and
mockingly asked the two guests if they would "have a tune.". ...
/.../brown/the story of the hymns and tunes/chapter xi hymns of wales.htm

Woman's Position in the Army
... and power. She could command a crowd of the wildest roughs in the open-air,
or hold breathless a great theatre audience. She specially ...
/.../carpenter/the angel adjutant of twice born men/iii womans position in the.htm

Corn in Egypt
... not fail you. Prayer and faith were never lost. He who confessed his sins
and sought the Saviour never roughs in vain. When I was ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 5 1859/corn in egypt.htm

The Heroic Women of Early Indiana Methodism.
... respected. The great fighting preacher, Havens, never displayed more heroism
in any of his encounters with the roughs of that period. ...
/.../the heroic women of early indiana methodism/the heroic women of early.htm

Roughs (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Roughs (1 Occurrence). Isaiah 44:13 He hath wrought
'with' wood, He hath stretched out a rule, He doth ...
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