The term "hoisted" refers to the act of lifting or raising something, typically with the use of ropes or mechanical means. While the specific word "hoisted" does not appear in the Bible, the concept of lifting or raising is present in various contexts throughout the Scriptures. This entry explores the biblical significance of lifting or raising, particularly in relation to objects, people, and spiritual themes.

Lifting Objects

In the Bible, the act of lifting or raising objects is often associated with construction, offerings, and acts of worship. For example, in the construction of the Tabernacle, the Israelites were instructed to lift and set up the various components according to God's precise instructions. Exodus 40:17-19 states, "So the tabernacle was set up on the first day of the first month in the second year. When Moses set up the tabernacle, he put the bases in place, set up the frames, inserted the crossbars, and set up the posts. Then he spread the tent over the tabernacle and put the covering over the tent, as the LORD had commanded him."

Raising People

The act of raising people is also significant in the Bible, particularly in the context of healing and resurrection. Jesus Christ performed numerous miracles where He raised individuals from sickness or death, demonstrating His divine authority and compassion. In Mark 5:41-42 , Jesus raises Jairus's daughter: "Taking her by the hand, He said to her, 'Talitha koum!' (which means, 'Little girl, I say to you, get up!'). Immediately the girl got up and began to walk around. She was twelve years old, and at once they were overcome with astonishment."

Spiritual Themes

The concept of being lifted or raised also carries profound spiritual significance. Believers are called to lift their eyes to God, seeking His guidance and strength. Psalm 121:1-2 expresses this sentiment: "I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth."

Furthermore, the resurrection of Jesus Christ is the ultimate act of being raised, signifying victory over sin and death. Romans 6:4 states, "We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life."

Symbolism of Lifting

In addition to literal acts of lifting, the Bible uses the concept symbolically to convey spiritual truths. For instance, the lifting of the bronze serpent in the wilderness, as recorded in Numbers 21:8-9 , prefigures the crucifixion of Christ: "Then the LORD said to Moses, 'Make a fiery serpent and mount it on a pole. When anyone who is bitten looks at it, he will live.' So Moses made a bronze serpent and mounted it on a pole. Whenever a serpent bit someone, he looked at the bronze serpent and lived." Jesus Himself referenced this event in John 3:14-15 , saying, "Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes in Him may have eternal life."

The act of being hoisted or lifted in the biblical narrative often points to themes of redemption, divine intervention, and the believer's call to look upward to God for salvation and strength.(imp. & p. p.) of Hoist.142. airo -- to raise, take up, lift
... verb Definition to raise, take up, lift NASB Word Usage away (5), bear (4), carried
(1), carry (1), get (4), hoisted (1), keep (1), lifted (2), pick (9 ...
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The Guiding Pillar
... When Nelson was second in command at Copenhagen, the admiral in command of the fleet
hoisted the signal for recall, and Nelson put his telescope to his blind ...
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The Avenging of the Saviour.
... Then Velosianus immediately went forth, and went on board the ship, and hoisted
the sail in the vessel, and went on sailing through the sea. ...
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A Foreshadowing
... They were building some kind of a platform now, on to which he of the ruddy locks
was promptly hoisted, while the others appeared to be forming a procession. ...
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From the Death of Bishop Asbury to the Close of the General ...
... in England, and by the most zealous of the Presbyterians and Congregationalists
of America " while Wesley and his brother Charles hoisted the flag of Arminius ...
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Diamond Woke Very Early in the Morning, and Thought what a Curious ...
... an earthquake, with a rumbling and a rocking hither and thither, a sprawling of
legs and heaving as of many backs, young Diamond found himself hoisted up in ...
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Life in the Villages
... On to one of them I was hoisted, and took my first lesson in how to sit happily,
perched high on the voluminous luggage with neither reins for my hands nor ...
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But There is a Further Fact; Forgotten Also Because we Moderns ...
... recent female capitulation. So streamed the red standard of the higher anarchy
until Miss Pankhurst hoisted the white flag. It must ...
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To the Rev. A. Brandram
... What name should I give mine but the true one? I was not ashamed of my cause nor
my colours. I hoisted them, and have fought beneath them not without success. ...
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Journey to Evora
... the severity of the weather, was a battered jerkin and trousers, rowed until we
had advanced about half a mile from the land; they then hoisted a large sail ...
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Letter xxiv. To Marcella.
... All the year round she observed a continual fast, remaining without food for two
or three days at a time; but when Lent came she hoisted"if I may so speak ...
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Hoisted (2 Occurrences)
... (imp. & pp) of Hoist. Multi-Version Concordance Hoisted (2 Occurrences). Acts
27:17 After they had hoisted it up, they used cables to help reinforce the ship. ...
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Under-girding (1 Occurrence)
... Acts 27:17 and when they had hoisted it up, they used helps, under-girding the ship;
and, fearing lest they should be cast upon the Syrtis, they lowered the ...
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Lowered (14 Occurrences)
... corners. It came as far as me. (See NAS). Acts 27:17 After they had hoisted
it up, they used cables to help reinforce the ship. Fearing ...
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Fearing (107 Occurrences)
... barracks. (WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS). Acts 27:17 After they had hoisted
it up, they used cables to help reinforce the ship. Fearing ...
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Flagstaff (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) A staff on which a flag is hoisted.
Multi-Version Concordance Flagstaff (1 Occurrence). Isaiah 30:17 ...
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Reinforce (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Reinforce (2 Occurrences). Acts 27:17 After they had
hoisted it up, they used cables to help reinforce the ship. ...
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Ropes (32 Occurrences)
... close to me. (WEY). Acts 27:17 After they had hoisted it up, they used
cables to help reinforce the ship. Fearing that they would ...
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Driven (128 Occurrences)
... along. (WEB ASV DBY NAS RSV NIV). Acts 27:17 After they had hoisted it up,
they used cables to help reinforce the ship. Fearing that ...
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Bars (50 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Bars (50 Occurrences). Acts 27:17 After they had
hoisted it up, they used cables to help reinforce the ship. ...
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Cables (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Cables (1 Occurrence). Acts 27:17 After they had
hoisted it up, they used cables to help reinforce the ship. ...
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