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# pierce #
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## Definition: ##
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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.
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* 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.
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(See also: [cross](../kt/cross.md), [Jesus](../kt/jesus.md), [servant](../other/servant.md), [Simeon](../other/simeon.md))
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## 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)
## Word Data:##
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