Topical Encyclopedia A stroke, in modern medical terms, refers to a sudden interruption in the blood supply to the brain, leading to potential brain damage and a variety of physical and cognitive impairments. While the Bible does not explicitly mention strokes as understood today, it does address themes of sudden illness, divine intervention, and the frailty of human life, which can be related to the experience of a stroke.Biblical Context and Themes 1. Human Frailty and Mortality: The Bible frequently acknowledges the frailty of human life and the inevitability of physical decline. In Psalm 39:4-5 , the psalmist reflects, "O LORD, make me know my end and the measure of my days, what it is; let me know how fleeting I am. Behold, You have made my days a few handbreadths, and my lifetime is as nothing before You. Surely all mankind stands as a mere breath!" This passage underscores the transient nature of human existence, a reality often brought to the forefront by sudden illnesses like strokes. 2. Divine Sovereignty and Healing: The Bible presents God as sovereign over all aspects of life, including health and illness. In Exodus 15:26 , God declares, "If you will diligently listen to the voice of the LORD your God, and do that which is right in His eyes, and give ear to His commandments and keep all His statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you that I put on the Egyptians, for I am the LORD, your healer." This verse highlights the belief in God's power to heal and protect, a source of comfort for those facing health crises. 3. Prayer and Intercession: The Bible encourages believers to seek God in times of illness through prayer and intercession. James 5:14-15 instructs, "Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick. The Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven." This passage emphasizes the role of faith and community support in seeking divine intervention for healing. 4. Suffering and Perseverance: The experience of suffering, including that caused by illness, is addressed throughout Scripture. Romans 5:3-4 states, "Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope." This perspective encourages believers to view trials, such as those resulting from a stroke, as opportunities for spiritual growth and reliance on God's strength. 5. Compassion and Care for the Sick: The Bible calls for compassion and care for those who are ill or suffering. In Matthew 25:36 , Jesus teaches, "I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me." This passage underscores the importance of ministering to those in need, reflecting God's love through acts of kindness and support. Historical and Cultural Considerations In biblical times, medical knowledge was limited, and sudden illnesses like strokes would have been understood within the context of divine will and spiritual significance. The lack of specific medical terminology in Scripture does not diminish the relevance of biblical principles in addressing the challenges posed by such conditions. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's sovereignty, seek His healing, and support one another through prayer and compassionate care. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (imp.) Struck.2. (n.) The act of striking; a blow; a hit; a knock; esp., a violent or hostile attack made with the arm or hand, or with an instrument or weapon. 3. (n.) The result of effect of a striking; injury or affliction; soreness. 4. (n.) The striking of the clock to tell the hour. 5. (n.) A gentle, caressing touch or movement upon something; a stroking. 6. (n.) A mark or dash in writing or printing; a line; the touch of a pen or pencil; as, an up stroke; a firm stroke. 7. (v. t.) Hence, by extension, an addition or amendment to a written composition; a touch; as, to give some finishing strokes to an essay. 8. (n.) A sudden attack of disease; especially, a fatal attack; a severe disaster; any affliction or calamity, especially a sudden one; as, a stroke of apoplexy; the stroke of death. 9. (n.) A throb or beat, as of the heart. 10. (n.) One of a series of beats or movements against a resisting medium, by means of which movement through or upon it is accomplished; as, the stroke of a bird's wing in flying, or an oar in rowing, of a skater, swimmer, etc. 11. (n.) The rate of succession of stroke; as, a quick stroke. 12. (n.) The oar nearest the stern of a boat, by which the other oars are guided; -- called also stroke oar. 13. (n.) The rower who pulls the stroke oar; the strokes man. 14. (n.) A powerful or sudden effort by which something is done, produced, or accomplished; also, something done or accomplished by such an effort; as, a stroke of genius; a stroke of business; a master stroke of policy. 15. (n.) The movement, in either direction, of the piston plunger, piston rod, crosshead, etc., as of a steam engine or a pump, in which these parts have a reciprocating motion; as, the forward stroke of a piston; also, the entire distance passed through, as by a piston, in such a movement; as, the piston is at half stroke. 16. (v. t.) Power; influence. 17. (v. t.) Appetite. 18. (v. t.) To strike. 19. (v. t.) To rib gently in one direction; especially, to pass the hand gently over by way of expressing kindness or tenderness; to caress; to soothe. 20. (v. t.) To make smooth by rubbing. 21. (v. t.) To give a finely fluted surface to. 22. (v. t.) To row the stroke oar of; as, to stroke a boat. Greek 2762. keraia -- a little horn ... Definition: a little hook, an apostrophe on letters of the alphabet, distinguishing them from other little letters, or a separation stroke between letters. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2762.htm - 7k 4127. plege -- a blow, wound 5114. tomos -- sharp Strong's Hebrew 5061. nega -- a stroke, plague, mark... nega. 5062 . a stroke, plague, mark. Transliteration: nega Phonetic Spelling: (neh'-gah) Short Definition: mark. ... plague, sore, stricken, stripe, stroke, wound. ... /hebrew/5061.htm - 6k 1659. gashash -- to feel with the hand, feel, stroke 4347. makkah -- a blow, wound, slaughter 5607. sepheq -- handclapping, mockery 4046. maggephah -- a blow, slaughter, plague, pestilence 4273. machats -- a severe wound 4112. mahalummoth -- strokes, blows 6471. paam -- a beat, foot, anvil, occurrence 4239. mechi -- a smiting 5842. et -- a stylus Library He Fortifies his Opinions with Regard to the Temporal and Earthly ... 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What is a tittle? | GotQuestions.orgIs the doctrine of preservation biblical? | GotQuestions.org What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the law, but did not abolish it? | GotQuestions.org Stroke: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Stroke (26 Occurrences)Matthew 5:18 Luke 16:17 Revelation 13:3 Revelation 13:12 Revelation 13:14 Deuteronomy 19:5 Deuteronomy 21:5 Deuteronomy 28:61 1 Samuel 26:8 2 Chronicles 21:14 Esther 9:5 Job 5:20 Job 23:2 Job 36:18 Psalms 38:11 Psalms 39:10 Proverbs 6:33 Isaiah 14:6 Isaiah 30:26 Isaiah 30:32 Isaiah 53:8 Jeremiah 10:19 Jeremiah 14:17 Jeremiah 30:12 Jeremiah 30:14 Ezekiel 24:16 Subtopics Related Terms |
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