The term "racked" is not directly found in the Bible; however, the concept of being racked, which implies severe suffering, torment, or distress, can be related to various biblical narratives and teachings. The Bible often addresses themes of suffering and the trials faced by individuals, both physically and spiritually.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, the concept of suffering and distress is prevalent. Job is a quintessential example of a man who was "racked" with suffering. Job's trials included the loss of his children, wealth, and health. Despite his intense suffering, Job remained faithful to God. Job 30:16-17 reflects his anguish: "And now my soul is poured out within me; days of suffering grip me. Night pierces my bones, and my gnawing pains never rest."

The Israelites also experienced periods of being "racked" with suffering, particularly during their bondage in Egypt. Exodus 3:7 states, "The LORD said, 'I have indeed seen the affliction of My people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their oppressors, and I am aware of their sufferings.'"

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, the concept of being racked with suffering is evident in the life and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Jesus endured immense physical and spiritual agony during His crucifixion, a central event in Christian theology. Isaiah 53:5 , a prophetic passage often associated with Christ, states, "But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed."

The Apostle Paul also speaks of his own sufferings for the sake of the Gospel. In 2 Corinthians 11:24-27 , Paul recounts the numerous hardships he faced, including beatings, shipwrecks, and dangers from various sources, illustrating a life "racked" with trials for the cause of Christ.

Theological Implications

From a theological perspective, suffering is often seen as a means of spiritual growth and refinement. Romans 5:3-4 states, "Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope." This passage suggests that being "racked" with suffering can lead to a deeper faith and reliance on God.

Furthermore, the Bible assures believers that God is present in their suffering. Psalm 34:18 offers comfort: "The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit." This assurance provides hope and strength to those enduring trials.

Practical Application

Believers are encouraged to support one another in times of suffering. Galatians 6:2 instructs, "Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." This call to bear each other's burdens reflects the Christian community's role in alleviating the distress of those who are "racked" with suffering.

In summary, while the term "racked" is not explicitly used in the Bible, the concept is deeply woven into the fabric of biblical teaching, offering insights into the nature of suffering and the hope found in God's presence and promises.(imp. & p. p.) of Rack.

A Sermon of the Reverend Father Master Hugh Latimer, Preached in ...
... Albeit this is one of the places that hath been racked, as I told you
of racking scriptures. And I have been one of them myself ...
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But You Say, that You Therefore Believe Your Friend, Whose Heart ...
... through adversity? so that, forsooth, he enjoy not the tried love of the
other, unless he be racked by pain and fear of his own? And ...
/.../augustine/concerning faith of things not seen /3 but you say that.htm

Election
... We love not to see it racked, but we love it even when racked, because we can discern
what its proper proportions ought to have been if it had not been racked ...
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Grant Now, O Blessed, that Even to Christians the Prison is ...
... They are kept from luxury, from daintier meats, from more pleasant drinks; they
are pressed, racked, worn out; the harder their labours in the preparatory ...
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Preface
... Born with a body that from her earliest childhood was racked with pain, deprived
by ill health of education, she seemed naturally unfitted to fill any place in ...
//christianbookshelf.org/cole/trials and triumphs of faith/preface.htm

The Bishop Elect and Consecrate
... He was racked with misery at the bare imagination of the fruitless trouble of
palace business exchanged for the fruitful quiet of his cell. ...
/.../marson/hugh bishop of lincoln/chapter iv the bishop elect.htm

Of Men's Shrinking from this Second Repentance and Exomologesis ...
... Miserable it is to be cut, and cauterized, and racked with the pungency of some
(medicinal) powder: still, the things which heal by unpleasant means do, by the ...
/.../tertullian/on repentance/chapter x of mens shrinking from.htm

Marriage Good: Celibacy Preferable.
... even in persecutions it is better to take advantage of the permission granted, and
"flee from town to town," [363] than, when apprehended and racked, to deny ...
/.../tertullian/to his wife/chapter iii marriage good celibacy preferable.htm

Thou Anointest My Head with Oil; My Cup Runneth Over.
... Multitudes there are, in fact, who come down to the verge of life, to the very gate
of death, sin-stained, racked and wounded, their life blood ebbing out ...
/.../callan/the shepherd of my soul/x thou anointest my head.htm

Of Patience under Personal violence and Malediction.
... equanimity some wanton or wicked word uttered against me, I must of necessity either
myself retaliate the bitterness, or else I shall be racked with mute ...
/.../tertullian/of patience/chapter viii of patience under personal.htm

Racked (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Rack. Multi-Version Concordance
Racked (2 Occurrences). Isaiah 21:3 For this cause I am ...
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Rachel's (5 Occurrences)

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Racks (1 Occurrence)

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Providence (3 Occurrences)
... The picture of this suffering man of Uz, racked with bodily pains and irritated
by the ill-spoken words of well-meaning friends, planting himself on the solid ...
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