The term "staked" does not appear explicitly in the Berean Standard Bible or in most traditional translations of the Bible. However, the concept of staking or being staked can be related to various biblical themes and narratives, particularly those involving the use of stakes or poles in ancient practices and symbolism.

Biblical Context and Symbolism

1. Tent Pegs and Stakes: In the Old Testament, stakes or tent pegs were commonly used in the construction of tents, which were the primary dwellings of the nomadic Israelites. Isaiah 54:2 states, "Enlarge the site of your tent, stretch out the curtains of your dwellings, do not hold back; lengthen your ropes and drive your stakes deep." This verse metaphorically encourages the expansion and strengthening of one's spiritual and communal life, using the imagery of tent stakes to signify stability and growth.

2. Jael and Sisera: One of the most notable uses of a stake-like object in the Bible is found in the account of Jael and Sisera in Judges 4. Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, uses a tent peg to kill Sisera, the commander of the Canaanite army, as he sleeps in her tent. Judges 4:21 recounts, "But Jael, Heber’s wife, picked up a tent peg and a hammer and went quietly to him while he lay fast asleep, exhausted. She drove the peg through his temple into the ground, and he died." This act is celebrated in the Song of Deborah (Judges 5) as a divine victory over Israel's enemies.

3. Symbol of Security and Permanence: Stakes are often symbolic of security and permanence. In the context of the Tabernacle and later the Temple, stakes were used to secure the structure, ensuring it remained steadfast. This imagery is used metaphorically in Scripture to describe the security and permanence of God's promises and the believer's faith.

4. Prophetic Imagery: In prophetic literature, stakes can symbolize the establishment of God's kingdom and the assurance of His promises. Zechariah 10:4 mentions, "From Judah will come the cornerstone, from him the tent peg, from him the battle bow, from him every ruler together." Here, the tent peg is part of a messianic prophecy, symbolizing strength and stability emanating from Judah.

5. Crucifixion Imagery: While not directly related to the term "staked," the crucifixion of Jesus Christ involved the use of nails or stakes to affix Him to the cross. This act is central to Christian theology, representing the atoning sacrifice of Christ for the sins of humanity. The imagery of being "staked" to the cross can be seen as a powerful symbol of suffering, sacrifice, and redemption.

Theological Implications

The use of stakes in biblical narratives often carries deep theological implications. They can represent God's provision, protection, and the fulfillment of His promises. The act of staking something down is akin to establishing it firmly, reflecting the believer's call to be rooted and grounded in faith (Ephesians 3:17). The imagery of stakes also serves as a reminder of the believer's role in expanding God's kingdom, securing their spiritual inheritance, and standing firm against spiritual adversaries.

In summary, while the term "staked" may not be directly found in the Bible, its related concepts and imagery are woven throughout Scripture, offering rich insights into God's character and His relationship with His people.(imp. & p. p.) of Stake.

Of True Fasting and Its Reward: Also of Purity of Body.
... And when he was gone, the slave took and staked the vineyard; and when he had finished
the staking of the vines, he saw that the vineyard was full of weeds. ...
/.../pastor/the pastor books first second third/similitude fifth of true fasting.htm

Biogenesis
... mineral side. This inorganic world is staked off from the living world by
barriers which have never yet been crossed from within. No ...
/.../drummond/natural law in the spiritual world/biogenesis.htm

Natural Evil, or Suffering, and Especially the Suffering of ...
... The eternal welfare of his posterity was staked upon his obedience; and, having
this stupendous motive before him, he would be more likely to preserve his ...
/.../a theodicy or vindication of the divine glory/chapter ii natural evil or.htm

On the Study of the Evidences of Christianity.
... and leave minor difficulties to await their solution, or to regard this or that
particular argument as if the entire credit of the cause were staked upon it. ...
/.../temple/essays and reviews the education of the world/on the study of the.htm

His Gospel
... He had believed his former creed intensely and staked everything on it; to see
it suddenly shattered in pieces must have shaken him severely. ...
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Why Christ must Depart
... They had staked their all upon that love. They had given up home, business, friends,
and promised to follow Him. And now He says, "I must go!". ...
//christianbookshelf.org/drummond/the ideal life/why christ must depart.htm

The Prince Returns
... Maccabee, allied by marriage to the noble line of Costobarus through his daughter,
Laodice, the bride with the greatest dowry in Judea, had staked his soul on ...
/.../miller/the city of delight/chapter xii the prince returns.htm

Paul Before Felix.
... Their own lives were staked upon the success of the enterprise; and the God of mercy
and justice was invoked, to witness and to ratify a combination of blood. ...
/.../dick/lectures on the acts of the apostles/lecture xxvii paul before felix.htm

The French Reformation
... his life to destroy. He had staked his kingdom, his treasures, and life
itself upon the crushing out of the heresy. Now he saw his ...
/.../white/the great controversy/chapter 12 the french reformation.htm

The French Reformation.
... his life to destroy. He had staked his kingdom, his treasures, and life
itself, upon the crushing out of the heresy. Now he saw ...
/.../the great controversy between christ and satan /12 the french reformation.htm

Staked (1 Occurrence)
...Staked (1 Occurrence). Romans 16:4 (who for my life staked their own neck; to whom
not I only am thankful, but also all the assemblies of the nations,) (DBY). ...
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Stake (2 Occurrences)
... work, punching upon, etc. 5. (vt) That which is laid down as a wager; that
which is staked or hazarded; a pledge. 6. (vt) To fasten ...
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Wage (39 Occurrences)
... 7. (vi) To bind one's self; to engage. 8. (vt) That which is staked or ventured;
that for which one incurs risk or danger; prize; gage. ...
/w/wage.htm - 18k

Thankful (15 Occurrences)
... (KJV DBY WBS). Romans 16:4 (who for my life staked their own neck; to whom not I
only am thankful, but also all the assemblies of the nations,) (DBY). ...
/t/thankful.htm - 10k

Adventure (3 Occurrences)
... encountering of risks; hazardous and striking enterprise; a bold undertaking, in
which hazards are to be encountered, and the issue is staked upon unforeseen ...
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Sport (99 Occurrences)
... 4. (n.) Play; idle jingle. 5. (n.) Diversion of the field, as fowling, hunting,
fishing, racing, games, and the like, esp. when money is staked. ...
/s/sport.htm - 35k

Stakes (2 Occurrences)

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Set (6715 Occurrences)
... 45. (n.) A young plant for growth; as, a set of white thorn. 46. (n.) That which
is staked; a wager; a venture; a stake; hence, a game at venture. 47. ...
/s/set.htm - 20k

Nations (683 Occurrences)
... (DBY YLT). Romans 16:4 (who for my life staked their own neck; to whom not I only
am thankful, but also all the assemblies of the nations,) (DBY YLT). ...
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