The term "sadly" is not directly found in the Berean Standard Bible , but the concept of sadness is prevalent throughout the Scriptures. Sadness, as an emotional response, is depicted in various narratives and teachings within the Bible, often associated with grief, loss, repentance, and compassion.

Biblical Instances of Sadness:

1. Grief and Mourning:
Sadness is often expressed in the context of grief and mourning. For example, in the account of Job, we see profound sadness as Job mourns the loss of his children and possessions. Job 1:20-21 states, "Then Job stood up, tore his robe, and shaved his head. He fell to the ground and worshiped, saying: 'Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away. Blessed be the name of the LORD.'"

2. Repentance:
Sadness is also linked to repentance and contrition. In the Psalms, David expresses deep sorrow for his sins, seeking God's forgiveness. Psalm 51:17 declares, "The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, You will not despise."

3. Compassion and Empathy:
Jesus Himself demonstrated sadness, showing compassion for others. In John 11:35 , the shortest verse in the Bible, "Jesus wept," we see His sorrow over the death of Lazarus and the pain of those mourning.

4. Prophetic Lament:
The prophets often expressed sadness over the spiritual state of Israel. Jeremiah, known as the "weeping prophet," lamented the destruction of Jerusalem and the people's unfaithfulness. Lamentations 1:16 captures this sentiment: "For these things I weep; my eyes overflow with tears, for a comforter is far from me, one to revive my soul. My children are desolate because the enemy has prevailed."

5. Apostolic Concern:
The Apostle Paul also experienced sadness, particularly concerning the spiritual well-being of the churches. In 2 Corinthians 2:4 , he writes, "For through many tears I wrote to you out of great distress and anguish of heart, not to grieve you, but to let you know the depth of my love."

Theological Implications:

Sadness in the Bible is not merely an emotional state but often serves a deeper purpose. It can lead to spiritual growth, repentance, and a closer relationship with God. The Bible acknowledges the reality of sadness in the human experience but also offers hope and comfort through faith in God. As seen in Revelation 21:4 , the promise of a future without sadness is given: "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."

Practical Application:

Believers are encouraged to bring their sadness to God, trusting in His comfort and sovereignty. The community of faith is also called to support one another in times of sorrow, reflecting the compassion of Christ. Romans 12:15 instructs, "Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep," highlighting the importance of empathy and shared burdens within the body of Christ.1. (adv.) Wearily; heavily; firmly.

2. (adv.) Seriously; soberly; gravely.

3. (adv.) Grievously; deeply; sorrowfully; miserably.

1897. hagah -- to moan, growl, utter, speak, muse
... speak, muse NASB Word Usage declare (1), devise (2), devising (1), growls (1), make
a sound (1), meditate (5), meditates (1), moan (3), moan sadly (1), mutter ...
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Israel and Britain. A Note of Warning
... THE BLINDNESS of Israel concerning our Lord was sadly remarkable. ... How sadly
far can men go in unbelief, prejudice, and hardness of heart! ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 31 1885/israel and britain a note.htm

Arria Met them in the Atrium. ...
... "You"you have been cruel.". "I am sadly out of favor," said Augustus, playfully,
stepping to the floor. ... "'Tis a thousand years!" said she, sadly. ...
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The Memories of Home. [A]
... Or tell that the buds of the heart at the dawning, Were destined to wither and perish
at noon? "On the past sadly musing, oh pause not a moment; Could we live o ...
/.../philips/the christian home/chapter xxvii the memories of.htm

The Remembrance of Christ
... Yes it is not only possible, but conscience confesses that it is too sadly a fault
of all of us, that we can remember anything except Christ. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 1 1855/the remembrance of christ.htm

The Census of Israel
... their fathers house, all that are able to go to war in Israel." If the numbers of
our churches were taken in this fashion, would they not sadly shrink? ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 37 1891/the census of israel.htm

As the Foam Upon Water
... "That alone is enough among our people for divorcement!". The Christian
shook his head sadly. ... He looked at her sadly, hopelessly. ...
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That the Miseries Still Grew Worse; and How the Romans Made an ...
... nor could any foreigner that had formerly seen Judea and the most beautiful suburbs
of the city, and now saw it as a desert, but lament and mourn sadly at so ...
/.../chapter 1 that the miseries.htm

The Sluggard's Garden
... Both of these results are but too sadly and evidently true in regard to every
life where rigid and continuous control has not been exercised. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/the sluggards garden.htm

Reflections on his Fiftieth Birthday. What a Wonderful Being is ...
... But, alas! how sadly blurred is the picture by many made! ... What a contrast with that
day one year before! The day and its events, how sadly changed! ...
/.../chapter xix reflections on his.htm

Our Attitude Toward his Sovereignty
... their eyes" (Rom.3:18). Again; why is it that the authority of the Scriptures
has been lowered so sadly of late? Why is it that ...
/.../pink/the sovereignty of god/chapter ten our attitude toward.htm

Sadly (4 Occurrences)
... 2. (adv.) Seriously; soberly; gravely. 3. (adv.) Grievously; deeply; sorrowfully;
miserably. Multi-Version Concordance Sadly (4 Occurrences). ...
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Sadness (16 Occurrences)

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Gedaliah (31 Occurrences)
... of such an act of treachery. He soon found, however, that his confidence had
been sadly misplaced. Ishmael, with ten of his companions ...
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Gideon (45 Occurrences)
... Gideon left behind him seventy sons, a feeble, sadly degenerated race, with one
exception, that of Abimelech, who seems to have had much of the courage and ...
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Armenia (2 Occurrences)
... lands. Hence, invasions are easy and national union difficult. This has
sadly affected the history of Armenia. Xenophon (Anab. iv ...
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Stopping (22 Occurrences)
... Luke 24:18 Then stopping, and looking sadly at him, one of them, named Cleopas,
said to him, Are you the only man living in Jerusalem who has not had news of ...
/s/stopping.htm - 13k

Sad-faced (1 Occurrence)
Sad-faced. Sadduk, Sad-faced. Sadly . Multi-Version Concordance Sad-faced
(1 Occurrence). ... (BBE). Sadduk, Sad-faced. Sadly . Reference Bible.
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Ward (27 Occurrences)
... (KJV JPS ASV). Genesis 40:7 And he asked Pharaoh's officers that were with him in
the ward of his lord's house, saying, Wherefore look ye so sadly to day? ...
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News (453 Occurrences)
... Luke 24:18 Then stopping, and looking sadly at him, one of them, named Cleopas,
said to him, Are you the only man living in Jerusalem who has not had news of ...
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