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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Colter</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/c/colter.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/1_samuel/13-20.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/c/colter.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Colter</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/naves/c/colt--ridden_by_jesus.htm" title="Colt: Ridden by Jesus">◄</a> Colter <a href="/topical/c/colters.htm" title="Colters">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#web" title="Webster's Dictionary">Webster's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div><b>Introduction:</b> <br>The name "Colter" does not appear directly in the biblical text. However, in a biblical encyclopedia or topical Bible, the name may be explored in relation to its etymological roots, historical context, or symbolic significance within a biblical framework. This entry will explore potential connections and thematic relevance within the biblical narrative.<br><br><b>Etymology and Meaning:</b> <br>The name "Colter" is of English origin, traditionally understood to mean "young horse" or "colt herder." While the name itself is not found in the Bible, the imagery of a colt or young horse is present in several biblical passages, often symbolizing youth, strength, and untamed potential.<br><br><b>Biblical References to Colts:</b> <br>Colts are mentioned in various contexts throughout the Bible, often symbolizing new beginnings or the fulfillment of prophecy. One of the most notable references is found in the account of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem:<br><br>· <b><a href="/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zechariah 9:9</a> :</b> "Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey."<br><br>· <b><a href="/matthew/21-5.htm">Matthew 21:5-7</a> :</b> "Say to the Daughter of Zion, 'See, your King comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.' The disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them. They brought the donkey and the colt and laid their cloaks on them, and Jesus sat on them."<br><br>These passages highlight the colt as a symbol of humility and peace, contrasting with the war horses often associated with earthly kings. The colt's role in the fulfillment of messianic prophecy underscores the theme of divine sovereignty and the unexpected ways in which God's kingdom is established.<br><br><b>Symbolic Significance:</b> <br>In a broader biblical context, the imagery of a colt can be seen as representing the untamed and unrefined aspects of human nature that are brought into submission and service to God. The process of taming a colt mirrors the spiritual journey of transformation and sanctification that believers undergo.<br><br>· <b><a href="/job/11-12.htm">Job 11:12</a> :</b> "But a witless man can no more become wise than the colt of a wild donkey can be born a man."<br><br>This verse from Job uses the colt metaphor to illustrate the natural state of humanity apart from divine wisdom and intervention. It emphasizes the need for spiritual growth and maturity, which is a recurring theme throughout Scripture.<br><br><b>Historical and Cultural Context:</b> <br>In ancient Near Eastern cultures, horses and colts were valuable assets, often associated with wealth and military power. However, the biblical narrative frequently subverts these associations, using the colt to convey messages of peace and divine purpose. This is evident in the choice of a colt for Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, symbolizing a kingdom not of this world.<br><br><b>Conclusion:</b> <br>While the name "Colter" itself is not found in the Bible, its connection to the imagery of colts provides rich thematic material for understanding biblical symbolism. The colt serves as a powerful metaphor for humility, transformation, and the fulfillment of God's promises, inviting believers to reflect on their own spiritual journey and the ways in which they are called to serve in God's kingdom.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>(<I>n.</I>) A knife or cutter, attached to the beam of a plow to cut the sward, in advance of the plowshare and moldboard.<a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/c/colter.htm"><span class="l"><b>Colter</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> plowshare and moldboard. Multi-Version Concordance <b>Colter</b> (1 Occurrence).<br> 1 Samuel 13:20 But all the Israelites went down to the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/colter.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/colt.htm"><span class="l">Colt (15 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/colt.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/web.htm"><span class="l">Web (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 8. (n.) The blade of a sword. 9. (n.) The blade of a saw. 10. (n.) The thin,<br> sharp part of a <b>colter</b>. 11. (n.) The bit of a key. 12. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/web.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/beam.htm"><span class="l">Beam (17 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 9. (n.) The main part of a plow, to which the handles and <b>colter</b> are secured, and<br> to the end of which are attached the oxen or horses that draw it. 10. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/beam.htm - 17k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/colters.htm"><span class="l">Colters (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/colters.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/coulter.htm"><span class="l">Coulter (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> It was the facing-piece of a plough, analogous to the modern coulter. Noah Webster's<br> Dictionary. (n.) Same as <b>Colter</b>. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. COULTER. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/coulter.htm - 7k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://clyx.com/term/colter.htm">Colter: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Colter (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/13-20.htm">1 Samuel 13:20</a></span><br />But all the Israelites went down to the Philistines, to sharpen every man his share, and his <span class="boldtext">colter</span>, and his ax, and his mattock.<br /><span class="source">(WBS)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/c/colter.htm">Colter</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/colter.htm">Colter (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/colts.htm">Colts (3 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/naves/c/colt--ridden_by_jesus.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Colt: Ridden by Jesus"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Colt: Ridden by Jesus" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/c/colters.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Colters"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Colters" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>