pierce

Definition

The term "pierce" means to stab something with a sharp, pointed object. It is also used figuratively to refer to causing someone deep emotional pain.

A soldier pierced Jesus' side when he was hanging on the cross.
In Bible times a slave who was set free would have his ear pierced as a sign that he was choosing to stay with his master and continue working for him.
Simeon told Mary that a sword would pierce her heart, meaning that she would experience deep grief because of what would happen to her son Jesus.