Slammed
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The term "slammed" is not directly found in the Bible; however, the concept of being overwhelmed, struck down, or harshly criticized can be related to various biblical narratives and teachings. In a biblical context, being "slammed" can refer to the experience of facing severe trials, opposition, or judgment, often as a result of sin, disobedience, or the testing of faith.

Biblical Instances and Themes:

1. Trials and Tribulations:
The Bible frequently addresses the theme of enduring hardships and trials. James 1:2-3 encourages believers, "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance." Here, the idea of being "slammed" by life's challenges is seen as an opportunity for spiritual growth and maturity.

2. Divine Judgment:
Throughout Scripture, individuals and nations are "slammed" by divine judgment due to their disobedience and sin. For instance, the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 19) serves as a powerful example of God's judgment against wickedness. Similarly, the Babylonian exile was a period when Israel was "slammed" as a consequence of their persistent idolatry and rebellion against God (2 Kings 25).

3. Persecution and Opposition:
The early Christians faced significant persecution, often being "slammed" by both religious and political authorities. In Acts 5:40-41 , the apostles were flogged and ordered not to speak in the name of Jesus, yet they rejoiced "that they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name." This reflects the reality of being "slammed" for one's faith and the call to endure such opposition with joy and steadfastness.

4. Personal Struggles:
The Psalms often express the feeling of being overwhelmed or "slammed" by personal struggles and adversities. Psalm 42:7 poetically describes this experience: "Deep calls to deep in the roar of Your waterfalls; all Your breakers and waves have rolled over me." The psalmist's cry reflects a deep sense of being overwhelmed by life's circumstances, yet it is coupled with a trust in God's deliverance.

5. Rebuke and Correction:
Proverbs 3:11-12 advises, "My son, do not despise the LORD’s discipline and do not loathe His reproof; for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as a father the son in whom he delights." Being "slammed" by divine correction is portrayed as an act of love, intended to guide believers back to righteousness and a closer relationship with God.

Theological Reflections:

From a theological perspective, the experience of being "slammed" can serve as a catalyst for spiritual growth and deeper reliance on God. It is through these challenging experiences that believers are often refined and drawn closer to the heart of God. The Bible assures that God is present in the midst of trials, offering strength and comfort to those who seek Him. Romans 8:28 provides reassurance: "And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose."

In summary, while the term "slammed" is not explicitly used in Scripture, the concept is woven throughout the biblical narrative, illustrating the reality of human suffering, divine judgment, and the hope of redemption and restoration through faith in God.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
(imp. & p. p.) of Slam.
Greek
4486. rhegnumi -- to break apart, by ext. to throw down
... root reg- Definition to break apart, by ext. to throw down NASB Word Usage break
forth (1), burst (3), slammed (1), slams (1), tear...to pieces (1). ...
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4363. prospipto -- to fall upon, fall prostrate before
... to fall upon, fall prostrate before NASB Word Usage fall down before (1), fell
(1), fell before (1), fell down (1), fell down before (3), slammed against (1). ...
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4350. proskopto -- to strike against, to stumble
... Word Origin from pros and kopto Definition to strike against, to stumble NASB Word
Usage slammed against (1), strike (2), stumble (2), stumbled over (1 ...
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Library

The Olivet Message.
... How many wooden oaths could kicked chairs and slammed doors tell of! After all the
home-life comes close to being the real test of power, does it not? ...
//christianbookshelf.org/gordon/quiet talks on power/the olivet message.htm

How the Angel of God Put a Question to Brother Elias, Guardian of ...
... replied: "I know better than thou dost what answer to make to these questions."
Then was Brother Elias much troubled; and, being very angry, he slammed the door ...
/.../ugolino/the little flowers of st francis of assisi/chapter iv how the angel.htm

Philip the Evangelist
... make us sour. We look back and we think, 'Ah, the gates were opened for
me then, but how they have slammed to since! It is hard ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture the acts/philip the evangelist 2.htm

The Valleys --Experiences of Suffering and Sacrifice
... Jesus. The Jew door was slammed violently in His face, but here was the
great outer-world door opening. And He had come to a world! ...
/.../quiet talks on following the christ/3 the valleysexperiences of suffering.htm

Various Experiences in Gospel Work
... prayer against me. He kept pouring out his abusive talk, until I closed
the door""slammed it," he said, which was false. God kept ...
/.../cole/trials and triumphs of faith/chapter xiv various experiences in.htm

The Two Talents
... He has to go from house to house, often with the door slammed in his face, often
exposed to mobs and drunken men, sometimes jeered and scoffed at, meeting with ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 4 1858/the two talents.htm

To the Rev. Andrew Brandram
... The window was slammed to; presently light shone through the crevices if
the door, a key turned in the lock, and we were admitted. ...
/.../borrow/letters of george borrow/to the rev andrew brandram 2.htm

Thesaurus
Slammed (3 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Slam. Multi-Version Concordance
Slammed (3 Occurrences). Matthew 7:25 The rain came down ...
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Slammed (3 Occurrences)

Matthew 7:25
The rain came down, the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat on that house; and it didn't fall, for it was founded on the rock.
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Matthew 7:27
The rain came down, the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat on that house; and it fell-and great was its fall."
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Luke 9:42
While he was still coming, the demon threw him down and convulsed him violently. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the boy, and gave him back to his father.
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