The term "slink" does not appear directly in the Berean Standard Bible or in most traditional translations of the Bible. However, the concept of slinking, which implies moving stealthily or in a cowardly manner, can be related to various biblical themes and narratives that discuss deceit, cowardice, or stealth.

Biblical Context and Themes:

1. Deceit and Stealth:
The Bible often addresses the themes of deceit and stealth, which can be associated with the idea of "slinking." In Genesis 3, the serpent is described as "more cunning than any beast of the field" (Genesis 3:1). The serpent's approach to Eve can be seen as a form of slinking, using stealth and deceit to lead her into temptation.

2. Cowardice and Fear:
The concept of slinking can also be related to cowardice or fear. In Judges 6, Gideon is initially portrayed as fearful, threshing wheat in a winepress to hide it from the Midianites (Judges 6:11). His actions reflect a form of slinking, as he attempts to avoid confrontation with the enemy.

3. Stealth in Warfare:
The Bible contains numerous accounts of stealth in warfare, where individuals or groups move quietly or secretly to achieve a military advantage. In Joshua 2, the spies sent by Joshua to Jericho are hidden by Rahab, allowing them to escape detection by the city's authorities (Joshua 2:4-6). Their mission required stealth and secrecy, akin to slinking through enemy territory.

4. Moral and Ethical Implications:
The Bible often contrasts the actions of the wicked, who may "slink" in darkness, with the righteous, who walk in the light. Proverbs 4:19 states, "The way of the wicked is like darkness; they do not know what makes them stumble" . This imagery suggests that those who engage in deceitful or cowardly behavior are ultimately ensnared by their own actions.

5. Repentance and Redemption:
While slinking may imply negative behavior, the Bible also offers hope for redemption and transformation. The account of Zacchaeus in Luke 19 illustrates a man who, despite his past deceit as a tax collector, seeks Jesus and is transformed by His presence. Zacchaeus's willingness to make restitution demonstrates a move from stealthy wrongdoing to open repentance and righteousness.

Related Biblical Figures:

· Jacob: Known for his cunning and deceit, Jacob's early life involved acts that could be described as slinking, such as when he obtained Esau's birthright and blessing through deception (Genesis 27). However, Jacob's later life reflects a transformation as he wrestles with God and is renamed Israel (Genesis 32:28).

· David: While David is celebrated as a man after God's own heart, his actions in 1 Samuel 21, where he feigns madness to escape the Philistines, can be seen as a form of slinking to preserve his life (1 Samuel 21:13).

Conclusion:

The concept of slinking, while not explicitly named in the Bible, is woven into the fabric of biblical narratives that explore themes of deceit, cowardice, and stealth. These accounts serve as moral and ethical lessons, contrasting the ways of the wicked with the paths of the righteous, and highlighting the potential for repentance and redemption.1. (v.) To creep away meanly; to steal away; to sneak.

2. (v.) To miscarry; -- said of female beasts.

3. (v. t.) To cast prematurely; -- said of female beasts; as, a cow that slinks her calf.

4. (a.) Produced prematurely; as, a slink calf.

5. (a.) Thin; lean.

6. (n.) The young of a beast brought forth prematurely, esp. a calf brought forth before its time.

7. (n.) A thievish fellow; a sneak.

1763. dechal -- to fear
... (Aramaic) corresponding to zachal; to slink, ie (by implication) to fear, or
(causatively) be formidable -- make afraid, dreadful, fear, terrible. ...
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A Simple Sermon for Seeking Souls
... We are right honest men and upright; but we do not care to stand in your ranks,
acknowledged as your soldiers, we had rather slink into the enemy's camp, and ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 3 1857/a simple sermon for seeking.htm

Love Wooing yet More.
... Jesus' word and will, utterly conscience-stricken at being as guilty as she in the
particular item under discussion, they turn, one by one, and slink softly out ...
/.../gordon/quiet talks on johns gospel/love wooing yet more.htm

Soldier Priests
... in a cage, we beat ourselves, all bruised and bloody, against the bars in vain attempts
at liberty, alternating with fits of cowed apathy as we slink into a ...
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On the Sunday Called "Episozomenes," to those who had Come to ...
... 5. Let the Gentiles then be ashamed, let them hide their heads, and slink away on
account of their philosophers, and their wisdom, wretched as it is beyond all ...
/.../chrysostom/on the priesthood/homily xix on the sunday.htm

Of Querulousness.
... In a word, tis as indecent as it is unacceptable, and we may observe all men are
willing to slink out of such company, the Sober for the hazards, and Jovial ...
/.../allestree/the government of the tongue/section x of querulousness.htm

A New Years Sermon to the Young
... If so, the sooner you get rid of the pleasures and inclinations that slink away
when that beam of light strikes their ugly faces, the better for yourselves and ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/a new years sermon to.htm

The Fruit of the Light
... A million candles will not light the night; but when God's mercy of sunrise comes
above the hills, beasts of prey slink to their dens and birds begin to sing ...
/.../expositions of holy scripture ephesians peter/the fruit of the light.htm

The Woman of Samaria.
... of her need of cleansing. No one can slink out of his past life, forgetting
or huddling up what is shameful. It is only through ...
/.../the expositors bible the gospel of st john vol i/ix the woman of samaria.htm

Christ Cleansing the Temple
... He will come, and when He enters, it will be like the rising of the sun, when all
the beasts of the forest slink away and lay them down in their dens. ...
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Then
... and names involve communion with the Father, while they transcend our notions of
the creation, does not our clever and sharp-witted friend slink away in shame ...
/.../gregory/gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/section 5 then.htm

Slink (1 Occurrence)
... 3. (vt) To cast prematurely; -- said of female beasts; as, a cow that slinks her
calf. 4. (a.) Produced prematurely; as, a slink calf. ...Slink (1 Occurrence). ...
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Slip (22 Occurrences)
... his collar. 11. (vt) To bring forth (young) prematurely; to slink. 12.
(n.) The act of slipping; as, a slip on the ice. 13. (n.) An ...
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Warp (9 Occurrences)
... flock of birds or insects. 13. (vi) To cast the young prematurely; to slink; --
said of cattle, sheep, etc. 14. (vi) To wind yarn ...
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Cast (640 Occurrences)
... 7. (vt) To throw off; to eject; to shed; to lose. 8. (vt) To bring forth prematurely;
to slink. 9. (vt) To throw out or emit; to exhale. 10. ...
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Sling-stones (2 Occurrences)
Sling-stones. Slingstones, Sling-stones. Slink . Multi-Version Concordance ...
(See JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT). Slingstones, Sling-stones. Slink . Reference Bible
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Slander (34 Occurrences)
... slan'-der (substantive, dibbah, "slander"; diabolos, "slanderer"; verb raghal,
"to slink about" as a talebearer, lashan, "to use the tongue," "to slander ...
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Hedge (12 Occurrences)
... 6. (vi) To shelter one's self from danger, risk, duty, responsibility, etc., as
if by hiding in or behind a hedge; to skulk; to slink; to shirk obligations. ...
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