Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
[GOADS
Concise Bible Dictionary:
The pointed goads by which oxen when plowing 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” (Acts 9:5; Acts 26:14).
Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:
Meaning:
from κεντέω (to prick); a point ("centre"), i.e. a sting (figuratively, poison) or goad (figuratively, divine impulse)