# 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 continue working for his master.
* Simeon spoke figuratively when he 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.

(See also: [[../kt/cross.md]], [[../kt/jesus.md]], [[../other/servant.md]], [[../other/simeon.md]])

## Bible References: ##

* [Job 16:13-14](en/tn/job/help/16/13)
* [Job 20:23-25](en/tn/job/help/20/23)
* [John 19:36-37](en/tn/jhn/help/19/36)
* [Psalms 022:16-17](en/tn/psa/help/22/16)