The term "ridden" is not directly found in the Bible; however, the concept of being ridden, particularly in the context of being controlled or dominated, can be explored through various biblical narratives and teachings. The Bible often uses imagery of riding to convey authority, control, and the fulfillment of divine purposes.

Biblical Imagery of Riding

1. Divine Authority and Judgment: In the Bible, riding is frequently associated with authority and judgment. For instance, in Revelation 19:11, we read about Christ as a rider on a white horse: "Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse, and its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war." This imagery signifies Christ's ultimate authority and His role as the righteous judge.

2. Prophetic Fulfillment: The act of riding is also seen in the fulfillment of prophecy. Zechariah 9:9 prophesies the coming of the Messiah: "Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey." This prophecy is fulfilled in the New Testament when Jesus enters Jerusalem on a donkey, as recorded in Matthew 21:5.

3. Symbol of Peace and Humility: Riding a donkey, as opposed to a horse, often symbolizes peace and humility. In the ancient Near East, kings would ride donkeys during times of peace, while horses were associated with war. Jesus' choice to ride a donkey into Jerusalem underscores His role as the Prince of Peace and His mission of humility and servanthood.

Spiritual Implications

1. Control and Submission: The concept of being ridden can metaphorically relate to the spiritual life of believers. Just as a rider directs and controls a horse, believers are called to submit to the guidance and control of the Holy Spirit. Romans 8:14 states, "For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God." This submission to divine guidance is essential for living a life that honors God.

2. Burden and Oppression: Conversely, being ridden can also imply being burdened or oppressed by sin or external forces. In Matthew 11:28-30, Jesus invites those who are weary and burdened to come to Him for rest: "Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." Here, Jesus contrasts the oppressive burdens of the world with the light and freeing yoke of His lordship.

Historical and Cultural Context

In biblical times, riding animals such as horses and donkeys was a common mode of transportation and a symbol of status and power. Kings and military leaders often rode horses to demonstrate their authority and strength. In contrast, the use of a donkey, as seen in the triumphal entry of Jesus, conveyed a message of peace and humility, challenging the expectations of a conquering king.

Conclusion

While the specific term "ridden" is not explicitly used in the Bible, the themes associated with riding—authority, submission, peace, and burden—are woven throughout the biblical narrative. These themes invite believers to reflect on their own lives, considering who or what they allow to "ride" or control them, and to seek the gentle and righteous guidance of Christ.1. (p. p) of Ride.

2. (p. p.) of Ride.

1379. dogmatizo -- to decree, to subject oneself to an ordinance
... id'-zo) Short Definition: I subject to regulations, decree Definition: I subject
to regulations, decree; mid: I subject myself to regulations, am decree-ridden ...
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4189. poneria -- iniquity
... Cognate: 4189 (from 4192 , "pain, laborious trouble") -- properly, -ridden evil,
derived from 4192 () which refers to " ()" - resulting in "toil, then drudge ...
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7392. rakab -- to mount and ride, ride
... him in a chariot (1), chariot (1), drove (1), harness (1), horseman* (2), lead
(1), led (1), mounted (4), pace (1), placed (1), put (2), ridden (2), ride (17 ...
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7398. rekub -- a chariot
... chariot. From passive participle of rakab; a vehicle (as ridden on) -- chariot.
see HEBREW rakab. 7397b, 7398. rekub. 7399 . Strong's Numbers.
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'First to Mary'
... stained woman's. What a distance between the two extremes of her
experience"devil-ridden and gazing on the Risen Saviour! I. An ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture d/first to mary.htm

"It's Better Higher Up. "
... "It's Better Higher Up.". Not long ago there lived an old bed-ridden saint, and
a Christian lady who visited her found her always very cheerful. ...
/.../moody/moodys anecdotes and illustrations/its better higher up.htm

The Drunkard's Magnificat
... When we came to Trecastle, we had ridden fifty miles in Monmouthshire and
Brecknockshire; and I will be bold to say, all England does not afford such a line ...
/.../wesley/the journal of john wesley/the drunkards magnificat.htm

Ignatius Leaves his Native Land --What He did at Montserrat and at ...
... The Saracen, who had ridden on, had mentioned to him that it was his intention
to proceed to a town not far distant from the highroad. ...
/.../loyola/the autobiography of st ignatius/chapter ii ignatius leaves his.htm

Preaching for the Poor
... a timid abuse of it, instead of a strong stiff use of the pulpit, the world has
come to despise it; and now most certainly we are not a priest-ridden people one ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 3 1857/preaching for the poor.htm

The Travelers
... Is this Emmaus we see?". They had ridden up a slight eminence and below them was
a disorder of fallen or decrepit Syrian huts in the hollow place in the hills. ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the city of delight/chapter iv the travelers.htm

Authority and the Adventurer
... their masters to disgorge. These people, whom we call priest-ridden, are
the only Britons who will not be squire-ridden. And when I ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/chesterton/orthodoxy/ix authority and the adventurer.htm

Its Basis
... Mercy at the expense of justice over-ridden would not suit the Divine government,
and justice enforced to the exclusion of mercy would not befit the Divine ...
//christianbookshelf.org/pink/the doctrine of justification/4 its basis.htm

Introduction
... Among the many problems of a problem-ridden time the most important, as it is the
most difficult, is that of the apparent arrest which has befallen the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/jackson/the message and the man/introduction.htm

A New Age and New Standards
... we face the facts, we realize that what we call peccadilloes in ourselves are the
black sins that have slain the innocents and have hag ridden humanity through ...
/.../rauschenbusch/the social principles of jesus/chapter vi a new age.htm

Ridden (5 Occurrences)
...Ridden (5 Occurrences). ... On entering it you will find an ass's foal tied up which
no one has ever yet ridden: untie it, and bring it here. (WEY NIV). ...
/r/ridden.htm - 8k

Foal (10 Occurrences)
... 11:2 "Go," He said, "to the village facing you, and immediately on entering it you
will find an ass's foal tied up which no one has ever yet ridden: untie him ...
/f/foal.htm - 11k

Facing (79 Occurrences)
... 11:2 "Go," He said, "to the village facing you, and immediately on entering it you
will find an ass's foal tied up which no one has ever yet ridden: untie him ...
/f/facing.htm - 31k

Ass's (7 Occurrences)
... 11:2 "Go," He said, "to the village facing you, and immediately on entering it you
will find an ass's foal tied up which no one has ever yet ridden: untie him ...
/a/ass's.htm - 8k

Ass (95 Occurrences)
... They were noted for their spirit and their attachment to their master (Isaiah
1:3). They are frequently spoken of as having been ridden upon, as by Abraham ...
/a/ass.htm - 48k

Riddance (2 Occurrences)

/r/riddance.htm - 8k

Wont (19 Occurrences)
... Numbers 22:30 And the ass said unto Balaam, Am not I thine ass, upon which
thou hast ridden ever since I was thine unto this day? ...
/w/wont.htm - 12k

Wood (226 Occurrences)
... southward. Those who have ridden from `Ain Jidy to Jebel Usdum will never
forget these most striking features of the landscape. ...
/w/wood.htm - 42k

Ridding (1 Occurrence)

/r/ridding.htm - 6k

Entering (124 Occurrences)
... 11:2 "Go," He said, "to the village facing you, and immediately on entering it you
will find an ass's foal tied up which no one has ever yet ridden: untie him ...
/e/entering.htm - 37k

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