Topical Encyclopedia
The term "accordingly" is used in the Bible to indicate actions or events that occur in response to a preceding statement, command, or situation. It signifies a sense of alignment or conformity to a given directive or condition. In the context of Scripture, "accordingly" often underscores the importance of obedience, faithfulness, and the fulfillment of God's will.
Biblical Usage and Context1.
Obedience to God's Commands: The concept of acting "accordingly" is frequently associated with obedience to God's commands. In the Old Testament, the Israelites were often instructed to act in accordance with God's laws and statutes. For example, in
Exodus 39:42-43 , it is noted that the Israelites did all the work "just as the LORD had commanded Moses," and Moses blessed them for their obedience.
2.
Fulfillment of Prophecy: The term is also relevant in the context of prophecy. Events that unfold "accordingly" to prophetic words demonstrate the reliability and sovereignty of God. In the New Testament, the life and ministry of Jesus Christ are often described as fulfilling Old Testament prophecies. For instance,
Matthew 1:22 states, "All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet."
3.
Moral and Ethical Conduct: Acting "accordingly" can also refer to living a life that reflects Christian values and teachings. Believers are called to live in a manner that is consistent with their faith. In
Ephesians 4:1 , Paul urges the Ephesians to "walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received," which implies living accordingly to the teachings of Christ.
4.
Response to God's Grace: The New Testament emphasizes responding to God's grace with gratitude and righteous living. In
Romans 12:1 , Paul appeals to believers to offer their bodies as a living sacrifice, "holy and pleasing to God," which is a reasonable response to God's mercy.
5.
Judgment and Consequences: The Bible also speaks of judgment and consequences that occur "accordingly" to one's actions. In
Revelation 20:12 , it is written that the dead were judged "according to their deeds," highlighting the principle of divine justice.
Theological ImplicationsFrom a conservative Christian viewpoint, the use of "accordingly" in Scripture underscores the importance of aligning one's life with God's will. It reflects a commitment to living in obedience to God's commands, recognizing His sovereignty, and responding appropriately to His grace and mercy. The term serves as a reminder of the accountability that believers have in their relationship with God and the expectation to live out their faith in tangible ways.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
adv.) Agreeably; correspondingly; suitably; in a manner conformable.
2. (adv.) In natural sequence; consequently; so.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
ACCORD; ACCORDING; ACCORDINGLYa-kord', a-kord'-ing-li: In Old Testament, peh, "mouth," "to fight with one accord" (Joshua 9:2) lephi, "according to the mouth of," "according to their families" (Genesis 47:12, "acc. to (the number of) their little ones" the Revised Version, margin). InIsaiah 59:18 the same Hebrew word, ke`al, is rendered "according to" and "accordingly." In New Testament homothumadon, indicative of harmony of mind or action,Acts, 1:14, 2:46, 7:57, 18:12 and kata, of the same mind. according to Christ Jesus (Romans 15:5); automatos, "of itself," "without constraint," "opened to them of its own accord" (Acts 12:10), i.e. without human agency (compareLeviticus 25:5 the King James Version;Mark 4:28); authairetos, "of his own free choice" (2 Corinthians 8:17). God "will render to every man according to his works" (Romans 2:6), that is, agreeably to the nature of his works (1 Corinthians 3:8), but salvation is not according to works (2 Timothy 1:9Titus 3:5).
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M. O. Evans
Greek
5106. toinun --accordingly, therefore...accordingly, therefore. Part of Speech: Particle, Disjunctive Particle Transliteration:
toinun Phonetic Spelling: (toy'-noon) Short Definition: indeed now
...3848. parabates -- one who stands beside
... to) God's line.Accordingly, 3848 ("transgressor") refers to a violator
(transgressor) of God's law. See 3847 (). Word Origin from...
4920. suniemi -- to set together, fig. to understand
... final understanding (complete with ).Accordingly, 4920 () is closely connected
with discerning and doing "" (2307 ). Eph 5:17: "So...
2596. kata -- down, against, according to
... of uncertain origin Definition down, against, according to NASB Word Usage about
(5), accord (1), accordance (12), according (140),accordingly (1), after (8...
3853. paraggello -- to transmit a message, to order
... of faith ().Accordingly, 3853 () and faith (4102 ) are closely connected in
the NT -- see 1 Tim 1:2-4,4:11,12, 5:7,8. [3853 () "originally...
4996. sophronos -- with sound mind
...Accordingly, there is a direct connection of faith ("God's inworked ") and
4996 ("being safe-minded") in Tit 2:10-12. See 4998 ()....
498. antitasso -- to range in battle against, to set oneself...
...Accordingly, 498 () is used in antiquity of resistance, like an army assuming a
specific battle-array position to resist in "full alignment"; to disagree...
2261. epios -- gentle, mild
... reveals it through faith.Accordingly, 2261 () and faith (4102 ) are directly
connected in the NT (see 2 Tim 2:22-24). Word Origin of...
444. anthropos -- a man, human, mankind
...Accordingly, the Bible uses 444 () of a specific man, woman, or class (type, group)
of people -- ie (inclusive of every man, woman and child; see also 1 Cor 11...
473. anti -- over against, opposite, hence instead of, in comp....
... denotes contrast, requital, substitution, correspondence NASB Word Usageaccordingly
(1), because* (4), instead (2), place (1), reason (1)....
Strong's Hebrew
3660. kenema --accordingly, as follows... 3659, 3660. kenema. 3661 .
accordingly, as follows. Transliteration: kenema
Phonetic Spelling: (ken-ay-maw') Short Definition: thus.
...3651. ken -- so, thus
... adverb Definition so, thus NASB Word Usageaccordingly (2), after* (1), afterward*
(18), afterwards* (5), because* (1), case (1), correctly (1), enough (1...
3512c. kaasher -- according as, as, when
... Word Origin from a preposition prefix and asher Definition according as, as, when
NASB Word Usage according (1),accordingly (1), after (1), even (5), ever (1...
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Accordingly, as this Man's Fame was Becoming Always the More...
... 4Accordingly, as this man's fame was becoming always the more extensively
diffused throughout different localities?Accordingly...
Accordingly, I Think that it is Well to Warn Studious and Able...
... Book 2 Chapter 58.Accordingly, I think that it is well to warn studious
and able young men? 58.Accordingly, I think that it...
Accordingly, it is not the Case, as Certain Calculators of Gaul...
... Section VIII.Accordingly, it is not the case, as certain calculators of
Gaul allege?Accordingly, it is not the case, as certain...
Accordingly, as the Prophet Interpreted the Matter, the Image...
... Book II. Chapter III.Accordingly, as the prophet interpreted the matter,
the image which was seen furnished a representation?...
Accordingly, when the Midianites, as we have Related Above...
... The Sacred History Of Sulpitius Severus. Book I. Chapter XXV.Accordingly,
when the Midianites, as we have related above?Accordingly...
Accordingly the Liberty that Comes by Christ Took those whom it...
... Book 3 Chapter 12.Accordingly the liberty that comes by Christ took those
whom it found under bondage? 12.Accordingly the liberty...
Accordingly, Let us Pass on to Another Charge Made by Celsus...
... Chapter XII.Accordingly, let us pass on to another charge made by Celsus?
Accordingly, let us pass on to another charge made...
Accordingly, Setting Out from that Place, I Made for the Town of...
... Dialogues of Sulpitius Severus. Chapter VIII.Accordingly, setting out from
that place, I made for the town of Bethlehem?Accordingly...
Accordingly, the Emperor Orders a Synod to Assemble at Ariminum...
... Book II. Chapter XLI.Accordingly, the emperor orders a Synod to assemble
at Ariminum?Accordingly, the emperor orders a Synod...
Accordingly, they First Attack and Condemn in his Absence...
... Book II. Chapter XXXVI.Accordingly, they first attack and condemn in his
absence Athanasius?Accordingly, they first attack and...
Thesaurus
Accordingly (34 Occurrences)... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ACCORD; ACCORDING;
ACCORDINGLY.
... MO Evans.
Multi-Version Concordance
Accordingly (34 Occurrences).
...Astoreth
... The name and cult of the goddess were derived from Babylonia, where Ishtar represented
the evening and morning stars and wasaccordingly androgynous in origin....
Astarte (2 Occurrences)
... The name and cult of the goddess were derived from Babylonia, where Ishtar represented
the evening and morning stars and wasaccordingly androgynous in origin....
Ashtoreth (3 Occurrences)
... The name and cult of the goddess were derived from Babylonia, where Ishtar represented
the evening and morning stars and wasaccordingly androgynous in origin....
Joram (26 Occurrences)
...Accordingly he posed as a reformer by putting away the pillar of Baal (2 Kings
3:2), while secretly he worshipped Baal (2 Kings 3:13 a). Nevertheless, when he...
Faithfulness (91 Occurrences)
... men, especially with His people. It is,accordingly, one aspect of God's
truth and of His unchangeableness. God is true not only...
Ahaziah (34 Occurrences)
... 29).Accordingly Ahaziah's first year, in the twenty-second year of Ahab,
would fall in the nineteenth year of Jehoshaphat. The...
Micah (54 Occurrences)
... the fact that he prophesied, not only before the destruction of Samaria, but also
before the reformation of Hezekiah (compare Micah 1:5).Accordingly, Micah 1...
Azazel (3 Occurrences)
... But this interpretation is impossible, since the law in Leviticus 16 was given during
the wanderings in the wilderness andaccordingly presupposed a constant...
Jehoram (27 Occurrences)
...Accordingly he posed as a reformer by putting away the pillar of Baal (2 Kings
3:2), while secretly he worshipped Baal (2 Kings 3:13 a). Nevertheless, when he...
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