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# pierce #
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## Definition: ##
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The term "pierce" means to stab something with a sharp, pointed object. It is also used figuratively to refer to causing someone deep emotional pain.
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* A soldier pierced Jesus' side when he was hanging on the cross.
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* In Bible times, a slave who was set free would have his ear pierced as a sign that he was choosing to continue working for his master.
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* Simeon spoke figuratively when he told Mary that a sword would pierce her heart, meaning that she would experience deep grief because of what would happen to her son Jesus.
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(See also: [cross](../kt/cross.md) **·** [jesus](../kt/jesus.md) **·** [servant](../other/servant.md) **·** [simeon](../other/simeon.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [Job 16:13-14](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/job/16/13)
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* [Job 20:23-25](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/job/20/23)
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* [John 19:36-37](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jhn/19/36)
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* [Psalms 022:16-17](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/psa/022/016)
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