Topical Encyclopedia In the context of the Bible, the term "sad" is often associated with expressions of sorrow, grief, or lamentation. The Scriptures provide numerous instances where individuals or groups experience sadness due to various circumstances, including personal loss, national calamity, or spiritual distress.Old Testament Instances One of the earliest mentions of sadness can be found in the account of Cain and Abel. After God rejected Cain's offering, Genesis 4:5 states, "So Cain became very angry, and his countenance fell." This falling of the countenance is indicative of sadness mixed with anger and disappointment. The Book of Job is a profound exploration of human suffering and sadness. Job, a righteous man, experiences immense loss and affliction, leading him to express deep sorrow. In Job 3:11 , he laments, "Why did I not perish at birth; why did I not die as I came from the womb?" Job's expressions of sadness are a testament to the depth of his suffering and his struggle to understand God's purposes. The Psalms frequently capture the emotional spectrum of human experience, including sadness. Psalm 42:5 reflects a soul in turmoil: "Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why the unease within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him for the salvation of His presence." Here, the psalmist acknowledges his sadness but also points to hope in God as the remedy. New Testament Instances In the New Testament, sadness is often linked to spiritual or relational matters. The rich young ruler in Matthew 19:22 experiences sadness when confronted with the cost of discipleship: "When the young man heard this, he went away in sorrow, because he had great wealth." His sadness stems from the internal conflict between his material wealth and the call to follow Jesus. Jesus Himself experienced sadness, most notably in the Garden of Gethsemane. In Matthew 26:37-38 , it is recorded, "He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee and began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed. Then He said to them, 'My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me.'" This moment reveals the profound weight of the impending crucifixion and the emotional burden Jesus bore. The Apostle Paul also addresses sadness in his epistles. In 2 Corinthians 7:10 , he distinguishes between godly and worldly sorrow: "Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly sorrow brings death." Paul emphasizes that while sadness is a natural human emotion, its outcome depends on whether it leads one towards God or away from Him. Theological Implications Sadness in the Bible is not merely an emotional state but often serves as a catalyst for spiritual growth and reflection. It can lead individuals to a deeper reliance on God, as seen in the Psalms, or to a moment of decision, as with the rich young ruler. The Bible acknowledges the reality of sadness in a fallen world but consistently points to God as the ultimate source of comfort and hope. In the Christian life, sadness is understood as part of the human condition, yet believers are encouraged to find solace in the promises of God. Revelation 21:4 offers a future hope: "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away." This assurance provides comfort to those experiencing sadness, reminding them of the eternal joy that awaits in God's presence. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (superl.) Sated; satisfied; weary; tired.2. (superl.) Heavy; weighty; ponderous; close; hard. 3. (superl.) Dull; grave; dark; somber; -- said of colors. 4. (superl.) Serious; grave; sober; steadfast; not light or frivolous. 5. (superl.) Affected with grief or unhappiness; cast down with affliction; downcast; gloomy; mournful. 6. (superl.) Afflictive; calamitous; causing sorrow; as, a sad accident; a sad misfortune. 7. (superl.) Hence, bad; naughty; troublesome; wicked. 8. (v. t.) To make sorrowful; to sadden. Greek 4036. perilupos -- very sad ... very sad. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: perilupos Phonetic Spelling: (per-il'-oo-pos) Short Definition: very sorrowful Definition: very sorrowful ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4036.htm - 7k 4659. skuthropos -- with a gloomy look 4768. stugnazo -- to have a gloomy appearance 4524. Sadok -- Zadok, an Israelite 3076. lupeo -- to distress, to grieve 4523. Saddoukaios -- a Sadducee, a member of a Jewish religious ... Strong's Hebrew 5465. sad -- stocks (for securing feet of prisoners)... 5464, 5465. sad. 5466 . stocks (for securing feet of prisoners). Transliteration: sad Phonetic Spelling: (sad) Short Definition: stocks. ... sad. 5466 . ... /hebrew/5465.htm - 6k 99. agem -- sad 3512. ka'ah -- to be disheartened or timid 2196. zaaph -- to be vexed, be enraged 3510. kaab -- to be in pain 5620. sar -- stubborn, resentful, sullen, implacable 2616. chacad -- to be good, kind 7451a. ra -- bad, evil 4527. massad -- foundation 3245. yasad -- to establish, found, fix Library How the Joyful and the Sad are to be Admonished. Glad Confession and Sad Warning The Sad Case of a Relapse into Known and Deliberate Sin, after ... Four Sad Years Sad Fasts Changed to Glad Feasts And Yet, Sad and Satanical as this Self Is... The Sad State of the Corinthian Church after Sedition Arose in it ... The Sad State of the Corinthian Church after Sedition Arose in it ... My Heart was Sad Because of Sin, Another Time in a Lowering and Sad Evening Thesaurus Sad (73 Occurrences)... 6. (superl.) Afflictive; calamitous; causing sorrow; as, a sad accident; a sad misfortune. ... Multi-Version Concordance Sad (73 Occurrences). ... /s/sad.htm - 27k Sad-faced (1 Occurrence) Sad'ducees (13 Occurrences) Countenance (67 Occurrences) Dejected (3 Occurrences) Faces (158 Occurrences) Heavy (110 Occurrences) Heaviness (14 Occurrences) Wealth (340 Occurrences) Resources Why do many of the psalms of David sound so sad? | GotQuestions.orgWhy do so many preachers' kids walk away from the faith? | GotQuestions.org Why did God kill Ananias and Sapphira for lying? | GotQuestions.org Sad: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Sad (73 Occurrences)Matthew 5:4 Matthew 6:16 Matthew 9:15 Matthew 14:9 Matthew 17:23 Matthew 18:31 Matthew 19:22 Matthew 26:37 Matthew 26:38 Mark 3:5 Mark 6:26 Mark 8:12 Mark 10:22 Mark 14:19 Mark 14:34 Luke 7:13 Luke 7:32 Luke 8:52 Luke 18:23 Luke 18:24 Luke 24:17 John 16:20 Acts 20:38 2 Corinthians 2:2 2 Corinthians 6:10 Revelation 3:17 Revelation 5:4 Revelation 5:5 Revelation 18:19 Genesis 4:5 Genesis 4:6 Genesis 40:6 Genesis 40:7 Exodus 33:4 Deuteronomy 6:22 Deuteronomy 15:10 Judges 11:37 Judges 11:38 Ruth 1:13 1 Samuel 1:8 1 Samuel 1:18 1 Samuel 15:11 2 Samuel 13:4 1 Kings 21:5 Nehemiah 2:1 Nehemiah 2:2 Nehemiah 2:3 Nehemiah 8:10 Esther 6:12 Job 5:11 Job 6:21 Job 9:27 Job 10:1 Job 14:22 Job 30:25 Psalms 35:13 Psalms 71:20 Proverbs 14:13 Proverbs 15:13 Proverbs 25:20 Ecclesiastes 1:13 Ecclesiastes 2:17 Ecclesiastes 4:8 Ecclesiastes 7:3 Isaiah 3:6 Isaiah 19:8 Isaiah 19:10 Isaiah 57:18 Isaiah 59:11 Isaiah 61:2 Lamentations 1:4 Ezekiel 13:22 Daniel 1:10 Subtopics Related Terms |