CINXE.COM

<!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: Limping</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/l/limping.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/genesis/32-31.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/l/limping.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> > Limping</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/l/limped.htm" title="Limped">◄</a> Limping <a href="/topical/l/limpness.htm" title="Limpness">►</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="#grk" title="Strong's Greek Concordance">Greek</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</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>Definition and Context</b> <br>Limping refers to walking with difficulty, typically due to injury or weakness in the leg or foot. In the biblical context, limping can be both a physical condition and a metaphorical expression, symbolizing spiritual struggle or moral wavering.<br><br><b>Biblical References</b><br><br>1. <b>Jacob's Limp</b> <br> One of the most notable instances of limping in the Bible is found in the account of Jacob. After wrestling with a divine being at Peniel, Jacob is left with a limp. <a href="/genesis/32-31.htm">Genesis 32:31</a> states, "The sun rose above him as he passed by Peniel, and he was limping because of his hip." This physical limp serves as a lasting reminder of Jacob's encounter with God and signifies a transformation in his character and relationship with the Almighty. It symbolizes both the struggle and the blessing that came from his perseverance and faith.<br><br>2. <b>Elijah and the Prophets of Baal</b> <br>In <a href="/bsb/1_kings/18.htm">1 Kings 18</a>, the prophet Elijah confronts the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. During this event, Elijah challenges the people of Israel to choose between following the LORD or Baal. In <a href="/1_kings/18-21.htm">1 Kings 18:21</a> , Elijah asks, "How long will you waver between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow Him; but if Baal is God, follow him." The Hebrew word translated as "waver" can also mean "limp," suggesting indecision or spiritual instability. This metaphorical use of limping highlights the Israelites' divided loyalty and calls them to a decisive commitment to God.<br><br>3. <b>Metaphorical Use in Scripture</b> <br>Limping is often used metaphorically in Scripture to describe a lack of spiritual integrity or consistency. It can represent a divided heart or a failure to walk uprightly in the ways of the Lord. The imagery of limping serves as a powerful reminder of the need for steadfastness and faithfulness in one's spiritual journey.<br><br><b>Theological Implications</b><br><br>Limping, both physically and metaphorically, serves as a profound symbol in the biblical narrative. It illustrates the human condition of weakness and the need for divine intervention and strength. Jacob's limp is a testament to the transformative power of God's touch, while the metaphorical limping of the Israelites calls believers to examine their own spiritual walk and commitment to God.<br><br>In the broader theological context, limping can be seen as a call to rely on God's strength rather than one's own. It underscores the importance of humility, repentance, and the pursuit of holiness. The imagery of limping challenges believers to seek healing and wholeness through a deeper relationship with God, recognizing that true strength and stability come from Him alone.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>(<I>p. pr. & vb. n.</I>) of Limp.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/5560.htm"><span class="l">5560. cholos -- lame, halt, maimed</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Speech: Adjective Transliteration: cholos Phonetic Spelling: (kho-los') Short<br> Definition: lame, deprived of a foot Definition: lame, deprived of a foot, <b>limping</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5560.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/6761.htm"><span class="l">6761. tsela -- <b>limping</b>, stumbling</span></a><br><b>...</b> 6760, 6761. tsela. 6762 . <b>limping</b>, stumbling. Transliteration: tsela<br> Phonetic Spelling: (tseh'-lah) Short Definition: fall. Word <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6761.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/6454.htm"><span class="l">6454. Paseach -- "limper," three Israelites</span></a><br><b>...</b> NASB Word Usage Paseah (4). Paseah, Phaseah. From pacach; <b>limping</b>; Paseach, the<br> name of two Israelites -- Paseah, Phaseah. see HEBREW pacach. 6453, 6454. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6454.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/6760.htm"><span class="l">6760. tsala -- to limp</span></a><br><b>...</b> lah') Short Definition: lame. Word Origin a prim. root Definition to limp NASB<br> Word Usage lame (3), <b>limping</b> (1). halt. A primitive root <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6760.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_the_act_of_sin.htm"><span class="l">Whether the Act of Sin is from God?</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Consequently this defect is not reduced to God as its cause, but to the free-will:<br> even as the defect of <b>limping</b> is reduced to a crooked leg as its cause, but <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether the act of sin.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_5_1859/the_feast_of_the_lord.htm"><span class="l">The Feast of the Lord</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Will not they have to say: "Thou hast kept the good wine until now?" Oh, what a<br> change for her who has come <b>limping</b> along these many Sabbath days to the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 5 1859/the feast of the lord.htm</font><p><a href="/library/athenagoras/a_plea_for_the_christians/introductory_note_to_clement_of.htm"><span class="l">Introductory Note to Clement of Alexandria</span></a> <br><b>...</b> It was the chase and following-up of the adversary in his <b>limping</b> and cowardly retreat,<br> "the scattering of the rear of darkness." With Athenagoras, we touch <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../athenagoras/a plea for the christians/introductory note to clement of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/bacheller/vergilius/chapter_5_arria_and_her.htm"><span class="l">Arria and Her Mother Sat with the Emperor. ...</span></a> <br><b>...</b> There the emperor, <b>limping</b> slightly, came to meet Vergilius, and there, also, were<br> the guests, seven in number: Appius and his mother, the Lady Lucia; Terentia <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/bacheller/vergilius/chapter 5 arria and her.htm</font><p><a href="/library/tatian/tatians_address_to_the_greeks/chapter_viii_the_demons_sin_among.htm"><span class="l">The Demons Sin among Mankind.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> This <b>limping</b> manufacturer of buckles and earrings, as is likely, deceived the<br> motherless child and orphan with these girlish ornaments. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../tatian/tatians address to the greeks/chapter viii the demons sin among.htm</font><p><a href="/library/gordon/quiet_talks_on_johns_gospel/grace_flooding.htm"><span class="l">Grace Flooding.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> crutching along, singed and burned with the flames of the same low passion that<br> the onlooking crowds know so well, struggling, <b>limping</b>, crutching along bodily <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/gordon/quiet talks on johns gospel/grace flooding.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_i/the_first_disciples_ii_simon.htm"><span class="l">The First Disciples: ii. Simon Peter</span></a> <br><b>...</b> somebody else. Why, even a dog that has had its leg mended, will bring<br> other <b>limping</b> dogs to the man that was kind to it. Whoever <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture i/the first disciples ii simon.htm</font><p><a href="/library/tertullian/the_five_books_against_marcion/chapter_i_introductory.htm"><span class="l">Introductory;</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Truth should employ all her available resources, and in no <b>limping</b> way. [3100] In<br> our compendious rules of faith, however, she has it all her own way. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../tertullian/the five books against marcion/chapter i introductory.htm</font><p><a href="/library/arnobius/the_seven_books_of_arnobius_against_the_heathen/24_if_you_will_open.htm"><span class="l">If You Will Open Your Minds' Eyes, and See the Real Truth Without <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> invited to his table? that Vulcan, <b>limping</b> on one foot, wrought as a smith<br> in the island of Lemnos? that ??sculapius was transfixed <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the seven books of arnobius against the heathen/24 if you will open.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/anti-pelagian_writings/chapter_8_vii_the_evil_of.htm"><span class="l">The Evil of Lust Does not Take Away the Good of Marriage.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Suppose him to attain to some good object by <b>limping</b> after it, then, on the one<br> hand, the attainment itself is not evil because of the evil of the man's <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../augustine/anti-pelagian writings/chapter 8 vii the evil of.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/l/limping.htm"><span class="l"><b>Limping</b> (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b><b>Limping</b> (2 Occurrences). <b>...</b> (See NAS RSV NIV). 1 Kings 18:21 And Elijah came near unto<br> all the people, and said, How long go ye <b>limping</b> between the two sides? <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/limping.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/halt.htm"><span class="l">Halt (12 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> refreshment. 6. (a.) Halting or stopping in walking; lame. 7. (n.) The<br> act of <b>limping</b>; lameness. 8. (v.) To walk lamely; to limp. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/halt.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/o/opinion.htm"><span class="l">Opinion (91 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> memorable appeal of Elijah, "How long halt ye between two opinions?" 1 Kings<br> 18:21, the American Standard Revised Version "How long go ye <b>limping</b> between the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/o/opinion.htm - 34k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/lame.htm"><span class="l">Lame (35 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> man. 3. (superl.) Hence, hobbling; <b>limping</b>; inefficient; imperfect. 4.<br> (vt) To make lame. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. LAME. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/lame.htm - 21k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/limped.htm"><span class="l">Limped (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/limped.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/limp.htm"><span class="l">Limp (9 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1. (vi) To halt; to walk lamely. Also used figuratively. 2. (n.) A halt; the act<br> of <b>limping</b>. 3. (n.) A scraper for removing poor ore or refuse from the sieve. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/limp.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/limpness.htm"><span class="l">Limpness (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/limpness.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/paseah.htm"><span class="l">Paseah (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia PASEAH. pa-se'-a, pas'-ea (paceach "<b>limping</b>"):<br> (1) A son of Eshton, descendant of Judah (1 Chronicles 4:12). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/paseah.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/games.htm"><span class="l">Games (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> of the Israelites round the golden calf (Exodus 32:19); the dance of the maidens<br> of Shiloh at an annual feast (Judges 21:19); the leaping or <b>limping</b> of the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/games.htm - 40k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/elijah.htm"><span class="l">Elijah (104 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> implied the folly of their thinking that the allegiance of a people could successfully<br> be divided between two deities: "How long go ye <b>limping</b> between the two <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/elijah.htm - 71k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://clyx.com/term/limping.htm">Limping: 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">Limping (2 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/32-31.htm">Genesis 32:31</a></span><br />And the sun rose upon him as he passed over Peniel, and he limped upon his thigh.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_kings/18-21.htm">1 Kings 18:21</a></span><br />And Elijah came near unto all the people, and said, How long go ye <span class="boldtext">limping</span> between the two sides? if Jehovah be God, follow him; but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word.<br /><span class="source">(ASV RSV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/l/limping.htm">Limping</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/limping.htm">Limping (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/line.htm">Line (131 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/l/limped.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Limped"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Limped" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/l/limpness.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Limpness"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Limpness" /></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>