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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: Gazingstock</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/g/gazingstock.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><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/hebrews/10-33.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/g/gazingstock.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> > Gazingstock</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/g/gazing.htm" title="Gazing">◄</a> Gazingstock <a href="/topical/g/gazing-stock.htm" title="Gazing-Stock">►</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="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <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="#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>The term "gazingstock" is used in the Bible to describe someone or something that becomes an object of public spectacle, often involving ridicule, scorn, or intense scrutiny. This concept is rooted in the idea of being put on display for others to observe, usually in a negative or humiliating context.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b><br><br>1. <b><a href="/hebrews/10-33.htm">Hebrews 10:33</a> :</b> "Sometimes you were publicly exposed to ridicule and persecution; at other times you were partners with those who were so treated." In this passage, the term "gazingstock" is implied in the context of early Christians who faced public humiliation and persecution for their faith. The believers were made a spectacle, enduring both verbal and physical abuse, as they stood firm in their commitment to Christ.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/acts/19-29.htm">Acts 19:29</a> :</b> While the term "gazingstock" is not directly used in this verse, the concept is evident in the account of the uproar in Ephesus. "Soon the whole city was in disarray. They rushed together into the theater, dragging with them Gaius and Aristarchus, Paul's traveling companions from Macedonia." Here, the public display and the chaotic scene reflect the idea of being made a spectacle, as the crowd gathered to witness the commotion involving Paul's companions.<br><br><b>Historical and Cultural Context:</b><br><br>In the ancient world, public spectacles were common, often used as a means of punishment or humiliation. The Roman Empire, in particular, was known for its public displays, such as gladiatorial games and executions, which served both as entertainment and as a deterrent to crime. For early Christians, being made a gazingstock was a real and present danger, as their faith often put them at odds with societal norms and pagan practices.<br><br><b>Theological Significance:</b><br><br>From a theological perspective, being made a gazingstock is seen as a form of suffering for righteousness' sake. It is a testament to the believer's identification with Christ, who Himself was subjected to public humiliation and scorn. The willingness to endure such treatment is viewed as a mark of true discipleship and faithfulness to the Gospel.<br><br><b>Practical Application:</b><br><br>For contemporary believers, the concept of being a gazingstock serves as a reminder of the cost of discipleship. It challenges Christians to remain steadfast in their faith, even when faced with ridicule or persecution. It also encourages solidarity with those who suffer for their beliefs, urging the Christian community to support and uphold one another in times of trial.<br><br>In summary, the notion of a gazingstock in the Bible highlights the trials faced by believers who are publicly ridiculed for their faith. It underscores the call to endure suffering with grace and to stand firm in the face of opposition, following the example of Christ and the early church.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>(<I>n.</I>) A person or thing gazed at with scorn or abhorrence; an object of curiosity or contempt.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">GAZING-STOCK</span><p>gaz'-ing-stok: This obsolete word occurs twice:<br><br>(1) in <a href="/nahum/3-6.htm">Nahum 3:6</a>, as the translation of ro'i, "a sight" or "spectacle" (from ra'ah, "to look," "see," also "to look down upon," "despise,"); "I will. make thee vile, and will set thee as a gazing-stock," as one set up to be gazed at, mocked and despised-a form of punishment in olden times; compare "mocking stock" (2 Maccabees 7:7), and "laughing-stock" still in use. The Hebrew word occurs only here and in <a href="/genesis/16-13.htm">Genesis 16:13</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-12.htm">1 Samuel 16:12</a>; <a href="/job/7-8.htm">Job 7:8</a>; <a href="/job/33-21.htm">Job 33:21</a>, in which places it does not have the same bad meaning; for a similar threatening compare <a href="/isaiah/14-16.htm">Isaiah 14:16</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-37.htm">Jeremiah 51:37</a>.<br><br>(2) In <a href="/hebrews/10-33.htm">Hebrews 10:33</a>, it is the translation of theatrizo, "to bring upon the theater," "to be made a spectacle of," "made a gazing stock both by reproaches and afflictions"; compare <a href="/1_corinthians/4-9.htm">1 Corinthians 4:9</a>, theatron ginomai, where Paul says the apostles were "made a spectacle unto the world," the King James Version margin "(Greek) theater." The reference in both instances is to the custom of exhibiting criminals, and especially gladiators, men doomed to death, in theaters. "In the morning men are exposed to lions and bears; at mid-day to their spectators; those that kill are exposed to one another; the victor is detained for another slaughter; the conclusion of the fight is death" (Seneca, Ep. vii, quoted by Dr. A. Clarke on <a href="/1_corinthians/4-9.htm">1 Corinthians 4:9</a>). We are apt to forget what the first preachers and professors of Christianity had to endure.<br><br>W. L. Walker<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/7210.htm"><span class="l">7210. roi -- looking, seeing, sight</span></a><br><b>...</b> <b>gazingstock</b>, look to, that seeth. From ra'ah; sight, whether abstractly (vision)<br> or concretely (a spectacle) -- <b>gazingstock</b>, look to, (that) see(-th). <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7210.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/various/select_masterpieces_of_biblical_literature/xi_nahums_doom_of_nineveh.htm"><span class="l">Nahum's Doom of Nineveh</span></a> <br><b>...</b> kingdoms thy shame. And I will cast abominable filth upon thee, and make<br> thee vile, and will set thee as a <b>gazingstock</b>. And it shall <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../select masterpieces of biblical literature/xi nahums doom of nineveh.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/g/gazingstock.htm"><span class="l"><b>Gazingstock</b> (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b><b>Gazingstock</b> (2 Occurrences). <b>...</b> (KJV ASV). Nahum 3:6 And I will cast abominable filth<br> upon thee, and make thee vile, and will set thee as a <b>gazingstock</b>. (KJV RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/gazingstock.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/gazing.htm"><span class="l">Gazing (11 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (See NIV). Nahum 3:6 And I will cast abominable filth upon thee, and make thee vile,<br> and will set thee as a <b>gazingstock</b>. (Root in KJV ASV DBY WBS RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/gazing.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/gazing-stock.htm"><span class="l">Gazing-stock (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br>Gazing-stock. <b>Gazingstock</b>, Gazing-stock. Gazite . Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia <b>...</b><br> (ASV WBS). <b>Gazingstock</b>, Gazing-stock. Gazite . Reference Bible. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/gazing-stock.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/whilst.htm"><span class="l">Whilst (21 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Hebrews 10:33 Partly, whilst ye were made a <b>gazingstock</b> both by reproaches and<br> afflictions; and partly, whilst ye became companions of them that were so used. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/whilst.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/afflictions.htm"><span class="l">Afflictions (24 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Hebrews 10:33 Partly, whilst ye were made a <b>gazingstock</b> both by reproaches and<br> afflictions; and partly, whilst ye became companions of them that were so used. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/afflictions.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/spectacle.htm"><span class="l">Spectacle (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> something presented to view as extraordinary, or as unusual and worthy of special<br> notice; a remarkable or noteworthy sight; a show; a pageant; a <b>gazingstock</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/spectacle.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/companions.htm"><span class="l">Companions (58 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Hebrews 10:33 Partly, whilst ye were made a <b>gazingstock</b> both by reproaches and<br> afflictions; and partly, whilst ye became companions of them that were so used. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/companions.htm - 23k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/stock.htm"><span class="l">Stock (16 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (Root in KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS). Nahum 3:6 And I will cast abominable filth upon<br> thee, and make thee vile, and will set thee as a <b>gazingstock</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/stock.htm - 16k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/affliction.htm"><span class="l">Affliction (120 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Hebrews 10:33 Partly, whilst ye were made a <b>gazingstock</b> both by reproaches and<br> afflictions; and partly, whilst ye became companions of them that were so used. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/affliction.htm - 53k</font><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://clyx.com/term/gazingstock.htm">Gazingstock: 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">Gazingstock (2 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/hebrews/10-33.htm">Hebrews 10:33</a></span><br />Partly, whilst ye were made a <span class="boldtext">gazingstock</span> both by reproaches and afflictions; and partly, whilst ye became companions of them that were so used.<br /><span class="source">(KJV ASV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/nahum/3-6.htm">Nahum 3:6</a></span><br />And I will cast abominable filth upon thee, and make thee vile, and will set thee as a <span class="boldtext">gazingstock</span>.<br /><span class="source">(KJV RSV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/g/gazingstock.htm">Gazingstock</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/gazing-stock.htm">Gazing-stock (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/gazing.htm">Gazing (11 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/gazite.htm">Gazite (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/whilst.htm">Whilst (21 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/afflictions.htm">Afflictions (24 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/spectacle.htm">Spectacle (6 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/companions.htm">Companions (58 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/chemosh.htm">Chemosh (8 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/stock.htm">Stock (16 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/dung.htm">Dung (27 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/affliction.htm">Affliction (120 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/g/gazing.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Gazing"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Gazing" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/g/gazing-stock.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Gazing-Stock"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Gazing-Stock" /></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'; 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