Pricks
PRICKS
The points with which ox-goads were armed, by kicking against which a refractory bullock only hurt itself the more. Hence a proverb, found in Greek and Latin as well as in Hebrew, applied to those who resist lawful authority, or the power of God, Mal 9:5 26:14. Compare Job 15:25-26 . See OX.
Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary
Pricks
See Goad.
Fuente: Dictionary of the Apostolic Church
Pricks
(Num 33:55; Act 9:5). SEE GOAD; SEE THORN.
Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Pricks
The pointed goads by which oxen when ploughing were urged on; to kick against these was only to injure themselves. This action is figuratively applied by the Lord to Paul when he was smitten to the ground at his conversion: “It is hard for thee to kick against the goads.” Act 9:5; Act 26:14.