In the context of the Bible, the term "snapped" can be understood as a sudden break or a moment of intense emotional or physical reaction. While the specific word "snapped" may not appear frequently in the Berean Standard Bible, the concept is illustrated through various narratives and teachings that reflect moments of sudden change or reaction.

Biblical Instances and Themes:

1. Samson's Strength and Betrayal:
One of the most vivid illustrations of something being "snapped" is found in the account of Samson. In Judges 16, Delilah seeks to discover the secret of Samson's strength. After several attempts, Samson reveals that his strength lies in his uncut hair. When Delilah has his hair cut, the Philistines capture him. However, during his final moments, Samson's strength returns, and he "snaps" the pillars of the temple, causing it to collapse. This act of snapping the pillars symbolizes a sudden and powerful change, both physically and spiritually. Judges 16:30 states, "And Samson said, 'Let me die with the Philistines.' He pushed with all his might, and the temple fell on the lords and all the people in it."

2. Breaking of Bonds:
The imagery of snapping is also present in the breaking of bonds or chains, symbolizing liberation and divine intervention. In Acts 12, Peter is imprisoned, and an angel of the Lord appears to free him. The chains fall from his wrists, illustrating a miraculous release. Acts 12:7 records, "Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared, and a light shone in the cell. He struck Peter on the side and woke him up. 'Quick, get up!' he said, and the chains fell off Peter’s wrists."

3. Emotional and Spiritual Breaking Points:
The concept of snapping can also be applied to emotional or spiritual breaking points. In the life of King Saul, we see a gradual descent into jealousy and madness, culminating in moments where he "snaps" in anger, particularly towards David. This is evident in 1 Samuel 18:10-11 , where Saul, overtaken by an evil spirit, attempts to pin David to the wall with a spear.

4. Prophetic Imagery:
The prophets often use imagery of snapping or breaking to convey God's judgment or the breaking of covenants. In Jeremiah 2:20 , God speaks through the prophet, saying, "For long ago you broke your yoke and tore off your bonds, saying, 'I will not serve!' Indeed, on every high hill and under every green tree you lay down as a prostitute." This passage uses the imagery of snapping bonds to illustrate Israel's rebellion and unfaithfulness.

5. Metaphorical Use in Wisdom Literature:
In Ecclesiastes, the fragility of life is compared to a snapped cord. Ecclesiastes 12:6 advises, "Remember Him before the silver cord is snapped, and the golden bowl is crushed, before the pitcher is shattered at the spring and the wheel is broken at the well." This metaphor highlights the suddenness and inevitability of death, urging readers to remember their Creator.

Theological Implications:

The concept of snapping in the Bible often signifies a moment of divine intervention, judgment, or a turning point in a person's life. It can represent both positive and negative outcomes, depending on the context. In moments of divine deliverance, snapping signifies liberation and the breaking of oppressive forces. Conversely, in moments of judgment or personal failure, it can symbolize the consequences of sin and rebellion.

Overall, the theme of snapping in the Bible serves as a powerful reminder of God's sovereignty, the fragility of human life, and the potential for both redemption and judgment.(imp. & p. p.) of Snap.1594. eknepho -- to become sober (after drunkenness)
... aroused (awakened) out of the stupor of spiritual delusion (apathy); "to to one's
senses" (, 1, 30.26); sober-minded because "snapped " the intoxicating ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1594.htm - 7k5423. nathaq -- to pull, draw, or tear away, apart, or off
... 1), broke apart (1), broken (2), burst (1), drag off (1), draw away (1), drawn away
(3), lifted (1), pull (1), pull off (1), separated (1), snapped (2), snaps ...
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A Strong Man who Lost his Strength
... She had the men lying in wait in the inner room, but when she said to him, "The
Philistines are upon you, Samson!" he snapped the bowstrings as a piece of yarn ...
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The Adventures of Saint Patrick of Ireland.
... The crocodile snapped and snapped his huge jaws with a sound which made the hills
ring and ring again; but he failed to get the faithful Terence within the ...
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Death
... Something central has snapped, and all are thrown out of work. The lungs
refuse to correspond with the air, the heart with the blood. ...
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Men Chosen --Fallen Angels Rejected
... Thine iron bars, O death, cannot be filed by mortal, and thy chains are too heavy
to be snapped by the finite; but I take comfort, for there was a man who ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 2 1856/men chosenfallen angels rejected.htm

Preparing to Depart
... for our departure by reminding them, and reminding ourselves likewise, that these
friendships must be broken, that these unions must be snapped, at least for a ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 54 1908/preparing to depart.htm

The Olivet Message.
... that young man whose inner life is passion-swept, one tidal wave of fierce temptation,
hot on the heels of the last, until all the moorings are snapped, and he ...
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The Disciple, -- Master, if Thou Wouldst Make a Special ...
... pass away. Thus by the act of sin man's tie with God has been snapped, and
doubts, which are spiritual pains, have arisen. It needs ...
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To CG Masterman, MP
... it is so frivolous. It must be held sacred, it must not be snapped, because
it is not worth tying together again. It is exactly ...
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Plenteous Redemption
... the noble British nation would count down the twenty millions of their redemption
money; that on a certain morning their fetters should be snapped asunder, so ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 7 1861/plenteous redemption.htm

A Faithful Friend
... "A faithless friend is sharper than an adder's tooth." It is sweet to repose in
some one; but O! how bitter to have that support snapped, and to receive a ...
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Snapped (4 Occurrences)
... (imp. & pp) of Snap. Multi-Version Concordance Snapped (4 Occurrences). ... But he
snapped the ropes off his arms like a thread. (DBY NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Deli'lah (6 Occurrences)
... lying in wait were in an inner chamber. But he snapped the ropes off his arms
like a thread. (DBY RSV). Judges 16:14 So while he slept ...
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Bowstrings (4 Occurrences)
... And she said to him, "The Philistines are upon you, Samson! " But he snapped the
bowstrings, as a string of tow snaps when it touches the fire. ...
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Snake's (3 Occurrences)

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Snaps (2 Occurrences)
... And she said to him, "The Philistines are upon you, Samson!" But he snapped the
bowstrings, as a string of tow snaps when it touches the fire. ...
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Snapping (1 Occurrence)

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Lying (203 Occurrences)
... But he snapped the ropes off his arms like a thread. (DBY NAS RSV). Judges 16:13
Delilah said to Samson, "Until now, you have mocked me and told me lies. ...
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