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While the specific word "snapped" may not appear frequently in the Berean Standard Bible, the concept is illustrated through various narratives and teachings that reflect moments of sudden change or reaction.<br><br><b>Biblical Instances and Themes:</b><br><br>1. <b>Samson's Strength and Betrayal:</b><br> One of the most vivid illustrations of something being "snapped" is found in the account of Samson. In <a href="/bsb/judges/16.htm">Judges 16</a>, Delilah seeks to discover the secret of Samson's strength. After several attempts, Samson reveals that his strength lies in his uncut hair. When Delilah has his hair cut, the Philistines capture him. However, during his final moments, Samson's strength returns, and he "snaps" the pillars of the temple, causing it to collapse. This act of snapping the pillars symbolizes a sudden and powerful change, both physically and spiritually. <a href="/judges/16-30.htm">Judges 16:30</a> states, "And Samson said, 'Let me die with the Philistines.' He pushed with all his might, and the temple fell on the lords and all the people in it."<br><br>2. <b>Breaking of Bonds:</b><br> The imagery of snapping is also present in the breaking of bonds or chains, symbolizing liberation and divine intervention. In <a href="/bsb/acts/12.htm">Acts 12</a>, Peter is imprisoned, and an angel of the Lord appears to free him. The chains fall from his wrists, illustrating a miraculous release. <a href="/acts/12-7.htm">Acts 12:7</a> records, "Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared, and a light shone in the cell. He struck Peter on the side and woke him up. 'Quick, get up!' he said, and the chains fell off Peter’s wrists."<br><br>3. <b>Emotional and Spiritual Breaking Points:</b><br> The concept of snapping can also be applied to emotional or spiritual breaking points. In the life of King Saul, we see a gradual descent into jealousy and madness, culminating in moments where he "snaps" in anger, particularly towards David. This is evident in <a href="/1_samuel/18-10.htm">1 Samuel 18:10-11</a> , where Saul, overtaken by an evil spirit, attempts to pin David to the wall with a spear.<br><br>4. <b>Prophetic Imagery:</b><br> The prophets often use imagery of snapping or breaking to convey God's judgment or the breaking of covenants. In <a href="/jeremiah/2-20.htm">Jeremiah 2:20</a> , God speaks through the prophet, saying, "For long ago you broke your yoke and tore off your bonds, saying, 'I will not serve!' Indeed, on every high hill and under every green tree you lay down as a prostitute." This passage uses the imagery of snapping bonds to illustrate Israel's rebellion and unfaithfulness.<br><br>5. <b>Metaphorical Use in Wisdom Literature:</b><br> In Ecclesiastes, the fragility of life is compared to a snapped cord. <a href="/ecclesiastes/12-6.htm">Ecclesiastes 12:6</a> advises, "Remember Him before the silver cord is snapped, and the golden bowl is crushed, before the pitcher is shattered at the spring and the wheel is broken at the well." This metaphor highlights the suddenness and inevitability of death, urging readers to remember their Creator.<br><br><b>Theological Implications:</b><br><br>The concept of snapping in the Bible often signifies a moment of divine intervention, judgment, or a turning point in a person's life. It can represent both positive and negative outcomes, depending on the context. In moments of divine deliverance, snapping signifies liberation and the breaking of oppressive forces. Conversely, in moments of judgment or personal failure, it can symbolize the consequences of sin and rebellion.<br><br>Overall, the theme of snapping in the Bible serves as a powerful reminder of God's sovereignty, the fragility of human life, and the potential for both redemption and judgment.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>(<I>imp. & p. p.</I>) of Snap.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/1594.htm"><span class="l">1594. eknepho -- to become sober (after drunkenness)</span></a> <br><b>...</b> aroused (awakened) out of the stupor of spiritual delusion (apathy); "to to one's<br> senses" (, 1, 30.26); sober-minded because "<b>snapped</b> " the intoxicating <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1594.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/5423.htm"><span class="l">5423. nathaq -- to pull, draw, or tear away, apart, or off</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1), broke apart (1), broken (2), burst (1), drag off (1), draw away (1), drawn away<br> (3), lifted (1), pull (1), pull off (1), separated (1), <b>snapped</b> (2), snaps <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5423.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/sherman/the_childrens_bible/a_strong_man_who_lost.htm"><span class="l">A Strong Man who Lost his Strength</span></a> <br><b>...</b> She had the men lying in wait in the inner room, but when she said to him, "The<br> Philistines are upon you, Samson!" he <b>snapped</b> the bowstrings as a piece of yarn <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/sherman/the childrens bible/a strong man who lost.htm</font><p><a href="/library/kingston/the_seven_champions_of_christendom/chapter_nine_the_adventures_of.htm"><span class="l">The Adventures of Saint Patrick of Ireland.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The crocodile <b>snapped</b> and <b>snapped</b> his huge jaws with a sound which made the hills<br> ring and ring again; but he failed to get the faithful Terence within the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../kingston/the seven champions of christendom/chapter nine the adventures of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/drummond/natural_law_in_the_spiritual_world/death.htm"><span class="l">Death</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Something central has <b>snapped</b>, and all are thrown out of work. The lungs<br> refuse to correspond with the air, the heart with the blood. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/drummond/natural law in the spiritual world/death.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_2_1856/men_chosenfallen_angels_rejected.htm"><span class="l">Men Chosen --Fallen Angels Rejected</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Thine iron bars, O death, cannot be filed by mortal, and thy chains are too heavy<br> to be <b>snapped</b> by the finite; but I take comfort, for there was a man who <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 2 1856/men chosenfallen angels rejected.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_54_1908/preparing_to_depart.htm"><span class="l">Preparing to Depart</span></a> <br><b>...</b> for our departure by reminding them, and reminding ourselves likewise, that these<br> friendships must be broken, that these unions must be <b>snapped</b>, at least for a <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 54 1908/preparing to depart.htm</font><p><a href="/library/gordon/quiet_talks_on_power/the_olivet_message.htm"><span class="l">The Olivet Message.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> that young man whose inner life is passion-swept, one tidal wave of fierce temptation,<br> hot on the heels of the last, until all the moorings are <b>snapped</b>, and he <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/gordon/quiet talks on power/the olivet message.htm</font><p><a href="/library/singh/at_the_masters_feet/section_ii_the_disciple_.htm"><span class="l">The Disciple, -- Master, if Thou Wouldst Make a Special <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> pass away. Thus by the act of sin man's tie with God has been <b>snapped</b>, and<br> doubts, which are spiritual pains, have arisen. It needs <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/singh/at the masters feet/section ii the disciple .htm</font><p><a href="/library/chesterton/whats_wrong_with_the_world/to_c_f_g_masterman.htm"><span class="l">To CG Masterman, MP</span></a> <br><b>...</b> it is so frivolous. It must be held sacred, it must not be <b>snapped</b>, because<br> it is not worth tying together again. It is exactly <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chesterton/whats wrong with the world/to c f g masterman.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_7_1861/plenteous_redemption.htm"><span class="l">Plenteous Redemption</span></a> <br><b>...</b> the noble British nation would count down the twenty millions of their redemption<br> money; that on a certain morning their fetters should be <b>snapped</b> asunder, so <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 7 1861/plenteous redemption.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/sermons_on_proverbs/a_faithful_friend.htm"><span class="l">A Faithful Friend</span></a> <br><b>...</b> "A faithless friend is sharper than an adder's tooth." It is sweet to repose in<br> some one; but O! how bitter to have that support <b>snapped</b>, and to receive a <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/spurgeon/sermons on proverbs/a faithful friend.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/s/snapped.htm"><span class="l"><b>Snapped</b> (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (imp. & pp) of Snap. Multi-Version Concordance <b>Snapped</b> (4 Occurrences). <b>...</b> But he<br><b>snapped</b> the ropes off his arms like a thread. (DBY NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/snapped.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/deli'lah.htm"><span class="l">Deli'lah (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> lying in wait were in an inner chamber. But he <b>snapped</b> the ropes off his arms<br> like a thread. (DBY RSV). Judges 16:14 So while he slept <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/deli'lah.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/bowstrings.htm"><span class="l">Bowstrings (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> And she said to him, "The Philistines are upon you, Samson! " But he <b>snapped</b> the<br> bowstrings, as a string of tow snaps when it touches the fire. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bowstrings.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/snake's.htm"><span class="l">Snake's (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/snake's.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/snaps.htm"><span class="l">Snaps (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> And she said to him, "The Philistines are upon you, Samson!" But he <b>snapped</b> the<br> bowstrings, as a string of tow snaps when it touches the fire. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/snaps.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/snapping.htm"><span class="l">Snapping (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/snapping.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/lying.htm"><span class="l">Lying (203 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> But he <b>snapped</b> the ropes off his arms like a thread. (DBY NAS RSV). Judges 16:13<br> Delilah said to Samson, "Until now, you have mocked me and told me lies. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/lying.htm - 44k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/feeding-the-5000.html">What can we learn from Jesus' feeding of the 5,000? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/pilgrimage-to-Jerusalem.html">Should Christians go on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/snapped.htm">Snapped: 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">Snapped (4 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/judges/16-9.htm">Judges 16:9</a></span><br />Now she had men lying in wait in an inner chamber. And she said to him, "The Philistines are upon you, Samson!" But he <span class="boldtext">snapped</span> the bowstrings, as a string of tow snaps when it touches the fire. So the secret of his strength was not known.<br /><span class="source">(DBY NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/judges/16-12.htm">Judges 16:12</a></span><br />So Deli'lah took new ropes and bound him with them, and said to him, "The Philistines are upon you, Samson!" And the men lying in wait were in an inner chamber. But he <span class="boldtext">snapped</span> the ropes off his arms like a thread.<br /><span class="source">(DBY NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ecclesiastes/12-6.htm">Ecclesiastes 12:6</a></span><br />before the silver cord is loosed, or the golden bowl is broken, or the pitcher is broken at the fountain, or the wheel broken at the cistern, <br /><span class="source">(See JPS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/10-20.htm">Jeremiah 10:20</a></span><br />My tent is destroyed, and all my cords are broken: my children are gone forth from me, and they are no more: there is none to spread my tent any more, and to set up my curtains.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/s/snapped.htm">Snapped</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/fracture.htm">Fracture (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/perpetually.htm">Perpetually (10 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/beware.htm">Beware (51 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/snaps.htm">Snaps (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/snapped.htm">Snapped (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/spinning.htm">Spinning</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/snarling.htm">Snarling (5 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/destroyed.htm">Destroyed (377 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/lest.htm">Lest (282 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/s/snakes_vipers.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Snakes/Vipers"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Snakes/Vipers" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/s/snapping.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Snapping"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Snapping" /></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>