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# pierce, pierced
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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](../names/simeon.md))
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## Bible References:
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* [Job 16:13](rc://en/tn/help/job/16/13)
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* [Job 20:23-25](rc://en/tn/help/job/20/23)
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* [John 19:37](rc://en/tn/help/jhn/19/37)
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* [Psalms 22:16](rc://en/tn/help/psa/022/16)
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## Word Data:
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* Strong’s: H0935, H1856, H2342, H2490, H2491, H2944, H3738, H4272, H5181, H5344, H5365, H6398, G13300, G13380, G15740, G26600, G35720, G40440
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