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The term "constituted" refers to the establishment, ordination, or formal setting up of something according to a specific order or purpose. In the biblical context, it often relates to God's divine order and the establishment of covenants, laws, and roles within His creation and His people.

Divine Order and Creation

In the beginning, God constituted the heavens and the earth, setting them in order by His word.Genesis 1:1-2 states, "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters." Here, God constituted the cosmos, bringing order out of chaos through His creative power.

Covenants and Laws

Throughout the Bible, God constituted covenants with His people, establishing a formal relationship and setting forth His laws. For instance, the covenant with Abraham inGenesis 17:7 is a significant example: "I will establish My covenant as an everlasting covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you." This covenant constituted a special relationship between God and Abraham's descendants, setting them apart as His chosen people.

Similarly, the Mosaic Law constituted the legal and moral framework for the nation of Israel. InExodus 24:7-8 , the people of Israel affirm their commitment to the covenant: "Then he took the Book of the Covenant and read it to the people, who replied, 'All that the LORD has spoken we will do, and we will be obedient.' So Moses took the blood, sprinkled it on the people, and said, 'This is the blood of the covenant that the LORD has made with you in accordance with all these words.'"

Priesthood and Kingship

God also constituted specific roles and offices within Israel, such as the priesthood and kingship. The priesthood was established through Aaron and his descendants, as seen inExodus 28:1 : "Next, have your brother Aaron brought to you from among the Israelites, along with his sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, so that they may serve Me as priests." This constituted a formal religious leadership responsible for mediating between God and the people.

The kingship was another divinely constituted office, beginning with Saul and later David, whom God chose to lead His people. In1 Samuel 16:12-13 , God instructs Samuel to anoint David: "So he sent for him and had him brought in. He was ruddy, with a fine appearance and handsome features. Then the LORD said, 'Rise and anoint him; this is the one.' So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the LORD came powerfully upon David."

The Church and New Covenant

In the New Testament, the concept of being constituted takes on new dimensions with the establishment of the Church and the New Covenant through Jesus Christ. Jesus constituted the Church as His body, with Himself as the head. InMatthew 16:18 , Jesus declares, "And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it."

The New Covenant, constituted through the death and resurrection of Jesus, fulfills and surpasses the old covenants.Hebrews 8:6 states, "But now Jesus has received a more excellent ministry, just as the covenant He mediates is better and is founded on better promises." This New Covenant constitutes a new relationship between God and humanity, based on grace and faith in Christ.

Conclusion

The concept of being constituted in the Bible underscores God's sovereign authority to establish order, roles, and relationships according to His divine will and purpose. Whether through creation, covenants, or the establishment of the Church, God's constituting acts reveal His plan for redemption and His desire for a people set apart for Himself.(imp. & p. p.) of Constitute.1772. ennomos -- legal, subject to (law)
... ennomos Phonetic Spelling: (en'-nom-os) Short Definition: legal, obedient to the
law Definition: (a) legal, statutory, dulyconstituted, (b) under the law...

Punishment isConstituted for the Sinning Nature that it May be...
... Concerning the Nature of Good, Against the Manich??ans. Chapter 9. "Punishment is
Constituted for the Sinning Nature that It May Be Rightly Ordered....

Concerning Jehoshaphat Again; How HeConstituted Judges And,
... From The Death Of Ahab To The Captivity Of The Ten Tribes. CHAPTER 1.
Concerning Jehoshaphat Again; How HeConstituted Judges And,....

If any who have BeenConstituted Bishops, but have not Been...
... Canon XVIII. If any who have beenconstituted bishops, but have not been
received by the parish? If any who have beenconstituted...

The Moral World notConstituted According to the Scheme of...
... Chapter IV. The Moral World NotConstituted According To The Scheme Of Necessity.
I made him just and right; Sufficient to have stood, though free to fall....

That Presbyters Should not Sell the Goods of the Church in which...
... The Sixth Ecumenical Council. Canon XXXIII. (Greek xxxvi.) That presbyters should
not sell the goods of the Church in which they areconstituted; and that no...

After the Synod, on the Death of Alexander, Athanasius is...
... SCHOLASTICUS. Book I. Chapter XV."After the Synod, on the Death of Alexander,
Athanasius isconstituted Bishop of Alexandria. A...

On the Union of Believers with Christ
... DISPUTATION XLV ON THE UNION OF BELIEVERS WITH CHRIST. As Christ isconstituted
by the Father the saviour of those that believe, who, being exalted....

Continuation of the Argument.
... since the use of those things which are according to nature, or the abstinence from
them, is considered in reference to those who are soconstituted as to use...

Plus Ultra Vs. Ne Plus Ultra.
... beyond. They imagined, therefore, that theyconstituted the limits of creation;
that beyond them there was nothing. Consequently...

The Genus of the Divine Things, which are Communicable through...
... Whether Christ wasconstituted the head of those who were to be predestinated, or
of those who had been already predestinated, has been a point in dispute...

Constituted (6 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version ConcordanceConstituted (6 Occurrences). Luke 12:14 "Man," He replied,
"who hasconstituted me a judge or arbitrator over you?" (WEY)....

Individual (12 Occurrences)
... Romans 5:19 For as through the disobedience of the one individual the mass of mankind
wereconstituted sinners, so also through the obedience of the One the...

Rainbow (6 Occurrences)
... It was appointed as a witness of the divine faithfulness (Genesis 9:12-17). It existed
indeed before, but it was thenconstituted as a sign of the covenant....

Mankind (80 Occurrences)
... Romans 5:19 For as through the disobedience of the one individual the mass of mankind
wereconstituted sinners, so also through the obedience of the One the...

Servants (763 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia SOLOMON'S SERVANTS. ('adbhedhe shelomoh; douloi
Salomon): "The children of Solomon's servants"constituted a company or guild...

Solomon's (56 Occurrences)
... W. Shaw Caldecott. SOLOMON'S SERVANTS. ('adbhedhe shelomoh; douloi Salomon): "The
children of Solomon's servants"constituted a company or guild of the Jewish...

Areopagus (3 Occurrences)
... It was a rocky height to the west of the Acropolis at Athens, on the south-east
summit of which the council was held which wasconstituted by Solon, and...

Mass (65 Occurrences)
... Romans 5:19 For as through the disobedience of the one individual the mass of mankind
wereconstituted sinners, so also through the obedience of the One the...

Rome (12 Occurrences)
... The former were the descendants of the original clans andconstituted
the populus, or body-politic, in a more particular sense....

Evolution
... of complexly constructed species of organisms begins its life in the embryonic stage
as the simplest of all living forms, a single cell (constituted in some...

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