Topical Encyclopedia
In the context of the Bible, the term "accompanied" refers to the act of going along with someone or being present with them. This concept is significant in both the Old and New Testaments, illustrating themes of fellowship, support, and divine presence.
Old Testament ContextIn the Old Testament, the idea of being accompanied often relates to God's presence with His people. For instance, in
Exodus 33:14, God assures Moses, "My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest." This promise of divine accompaniment underscores God's commitment to guide and protect the Israelites throughout their journey to the Promised Land.
The concept also appears in the relationships between individuals. For example, Ruth's loyalty to Naomi is highlighted when she insists on accompanying her back to Bethlehem, saying, "Where you go, I will go, and where you stay, I will stay" (
Ruth 1:16). This act of accompaniment signifies deep commitment and solidarity.
New Testament ContextIn the New Testament, accompaniment takes on additional layers of meaning, particularly in the context of Jesus' ministry and the early Church. Jesus often accompanied His disciples, teaching and guiding them. In
Mark 3:14, Jesus appoints the twelve apostles "that they might be with Him and that He might send them out to preach." This accompaniment is both physical and spiritual, as Jesus prepares them for their mission.
The Acts of the Apostles frequently mentions accompaniment in the context of missionary journeys. For example,
Acts 15:39-40 describes how Paul and Barnabas parted ways, with Barnabas taking Mark and Paul choosing Silas to accompany him. This illustrates the importance of companionship and support in the spread of the Gospel.
Spiritual SignificanceFrom a conservative Christian viewpoint, the theme of accompaniment is deeply spiritual. It reflects the belief in God's constant presence with believers, as promised by Jesus in
Matthew 28:20: "And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." This assurance of divine accompaniment provides comfort and strength to Christians, emphasizing that they are never alone in their spiritual journey.
Furthermore, the concept encourages believers to accompany one another in faith, fostering a sense of community and mutual support.
Hebrews 10:24-25 exhorts Christians to "consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds" and to "not neglect meeting together." This call to accompaniment within the body of Christ highlights the importance of fellowship and accountability.
In summary, the biblical theme of being accompanied encompasses divine presence, human relationships, and spiritual fellowship, serving as a reminder of God's unwavering support and the call to walk alongside one another in faith.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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imp. & p. p.) of Accompany.
Greek
5568. psalmos -- a striking (of musical strings), a psalm... 5568 -- a ("Scripture set to music"). Originally, (5568 ) was sung and
accompanied by a plucked musical instrument (typically a harp), especially the OT .
...4902b. sunepomai -- to follow with
... to follow with. Transliteration: sunepomai Short Definition:accompanied.... verb hepomai
(to follow) Definition to follow with NASB Word Usageaccompanied (1)....
2351. thorubos -- an uproar
... 2351 -- properly, an uproar, tumult; trouble (accompanied by ) that throws things
into disorder; (figuratively) emotions spun "out of control," especially when...
3326. meta -- with, among, after
... preposition Definition with, among, after NASB Word Usageaccompanied (1),accompanied*
(2), accompany* (1), after (82), afterward* (3), against (4), amid (1...
4862. sun -- with, together with (expresses association with)
... preposition Definition with, together with (expresses association with) NASB Word
Usageaccompanied (1),accompanied* (1), accompany* (2), along (10...
1510. eimi -- I exist, I am
... and defective verb Definition I exist, I am NASB Word Usageaccompanied* (1), accompany*
(2), am (138), amount (1), amounts (1), appear* (1), asserted* (1...
4905. sunerchomai -- to come together, by ext. to accompany
... to accompany NASB Word Usageaccompanied (2), assemble (2), assembled (3), assembles
(1), came (3), came together (3), come (1), come together (7), coming...
3602. odurmos -- lamentation
... wailing, mourning, sorrow. 3602 -- , lamentation, typicallyaccompanied
by (shedding tears, shaking the head, etc.). Word Origin...
4870. sunakoloutheo -- to follow along with
... Word Origin from sun and akoloutheo Definition to follow along with NASB Word
Usageaccompanied (1), accompany (1), following (1). follow....
786. aspondos -- without libation, ie without truce, hence...
... From a (as a negative particle) and a derivative of spendo; literally, without libation
(which usuallyaccompanied a treaty), ie (by implication) truceless...
Strong's Hebrew
834. asher -- who, which, that... As it is indeclinable, it is often
accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively,
used to show the connection. 833, 834. asher. 835 . Strong's Numbers.
5674a. abar -- to pass over, through, or by, pass on
... root Definition to pass over, through, or by, pass on NASB Word Usageaccompanied
(1), alienate (1), all* (1), avert (1), beyond* (1), blows away (1), bring (2...
7015. qinah -- an elegy, dirge
... lamentation. From quwn; a dirge (asaccompanied by beating the breasts or on
instruments) -- lamentation. see HEBREW quwn. 7014b, 7015. qinah. 7016 ....
2158. zamir -- song
... Or zamir {zaw-meer'}; and (feminine) zmirah {zem-ee-raw'}; from zamar; a song to
beaccompanied with instrumental music -- psalm(-ist), singing, song....
2167. zamar -- to make music (in praise of God)
... the idea of striking with the fingers); properly, to touch the strings or parts
of a musical instrument, ie Play upon it; to make music,accompanied by the...
2172. zimrah -- melody, song (in praise of Yah)
... melody, psalm. From zamar; a musical piece or song to beaccompanied by an instrument --
melody, psalm. see HEBREW zamar. 2171, 2172. zimrah. 2173 ....
Library
Whether the Prophecy which isAccompanied by Intellective and...
... OF THE DIVISION OF PROPHECY (SIX ARTICLES) Whether the prophecy which isaccompanied
by intellective and imaginative vision is more excellent than that which...
Whether the Prophetic vision is AlwaysAccompanied by Abstraction...
... Whether the prophetic vision is alwaysaccompanied by abstraction from the senses?...
Therefore prophecy is alwaysaccompanied by abstraction from the senses....
The Miraculous Events thatAccompanied the Birth of Christ.
... CHAPTER III. THE BIRTH OF CHRIST. Section 14. The Miraculous Events that
accompanied the Birth of Christ. The Divine purpose in...
Other Things, Hindrances Equally of the Soul, May haveAccompanied...
... Chapter II. Other things, hindrances equally of the soul, may haveaccompanied
you as far as the? Other things, hindrances equally...
Lions and Panthers Adored Him Likewise, andAccompanied them in...
... Lions and panthers adored Him likewise, andaccompanied them in the desert.? Lions
and panthers adored Him likewise, andaccompanied them in the desert....
Concerning the Outward Manifestations by which this Second...
... Chapter IX."Concerning the Outward Manifestations by Which This Second
Repentance is to BeAccompanied. The narrower, then, the...
A Fragment of the Same Declaration of Faith,Accompanied by...
... A Sectional Confession of Faith. A Fragment of the Same Declaration of
Faith,Accompanied by Glosses. "From Gregory Thaumaturgus...
The Mother Achamoth, when all Her Seed are Perfected, Shall Pass...
... Against Heresies: Book I Chapter VII."The mother Achamoth, when all her seed are
perfected, shall pass into the Pleroma,accompanied by those men who are...
Of his Son Constantine, who in his YouthAccompanied Diocletian...
... eusebius pamphilus. Book I. Chapter XIX."Of his Son Constantine, who in
his Youthaccompanied Diocletian into Palestine. The latter...
Against the Belief of those who Think that the Sins which have...
... Book XXI. Chapter 27."Against the Belief of Those Who Think that the Sins Which
Have BeenAccompanied with Almsgiving Will Do Them No Harm....
Thesaurus
Accompanied (43 Occurrences)...Accompanied (43 Occurrences).
... (WEY NAS). Mark 4:36 So they got away from the crowd,
and took Him--as He was--in the boat; and other boats
accompanied Him. (WEY).
...Secundus (1 Occurrence)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Second, a Christian of Thessalonica whoaccompanied Paul
into Asia (Acts 20:4). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. SECUNDUS....
Gaius (5 Occurrences)
... Some have identified this Gaius with No. (2). (2.) A man of Derbe who
accompanied Paul into Asia on his last journey to Jerusalem....
Trophimus (3 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary A foster-child, an Ephesian whoaccompanied Paul during
a part of his third missionary journey (Acts 20:4; 21:29)....
Tychicus (5 Occurrences)
... Chance, an Asiatic Christian, a "faithful minister in the Lord" (Ephesians 6:21,
22), who, with Trophimus,accompanied Paul on a part of his journey from...
Tongues (67 Occurrences)
... power. The gift of the Spirit wasaccompanied by extraordinary manifestations
or phenomena. These were three and were supernatural....
Laying (87 Occurrences)
... Saul (Acts 13:3), at the ordination of Timothy (1 Timothy 4:14 2 Timothy 1:6), but
though not directly mentioned, it seems likely that itaccompanied all acts...
Lightning (49 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) A discharge of atmospheric electricity,accompanied by a vivid flash of
light, commonly from one cloud to another, sometimes from a cloud to the earth....
Warfare (18 Occurrences)
... The Hebrews were the people of Yahweh, and they were reminded in their wars by the
priest or priests whoaccompanied their armies that Yahweh was with them to...
Imposition (3 Occurrences)
... Saul (Acts 13:3), at the ordination of Timothy (1 Timothy 4:14 2 Timothy 1:6), but
though not directly mentioned, it seems likely that itaccompanied all acts...
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