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The term "accounted" in the Bible often refers to the act of considering, reckoning, or regarding something in a particular way. It is a term that appears in various contexts, often related to faith, righteousness, and the evaluation of one's actions or status before God.
Old Testament UsageIn the Old Testament, the concept of being "accounted" is frequently associated with righteousness and faith. A key example is found in
Genesis 15:6, where it is said of Abram, "Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness." Here, the term "credited" is synonymous with "accounted," indicating that Abram's faith was regarded by God as righteousness. This foundational moment underscores the principle that faith, rather than works, is the basis for being considered righteous before God.
New Testament UsageThe New Testament further develops the theme of being "accounted" as righteous through faith. In
Romans 4:3, the Apostle Paul references
Genesis 15:6, stating, "For what does the Scripture say? 'Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.'" Paul uses this example to illustrate that righteousness is accounted to believers through faith in Jesus Christ, not through adherence to the Law. This teaching is central to the doctrine of justification by faith, a cornerstone of Christian theology.
In the Epistle to the Galatians, Paul again emphasizes this concept: "So then, those who have faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith" (
Galatians 3:9). Here, believers are "accounted" as children of Abraham and recipients of God's promises through faith, not by works.
Theological ImplicationsThe idea of being "accounted" righteous has significant theological implications. It highlights the grace of God in salvation, affirming that human efforts are insufficient for achieving righteousness. Instead, it is through faith in Christ that believers are regarded as righteous. This understanding aligns with the doctrine of imputed righteousness, where Christ's righteousness is accounted to believers, enabling them to stand justified before God.
Practical ApplicationFor Christians, the concept of being "accounted" righteous through faith encourages a life of trust and reliance on God's promises. It calls believers to live in a manner consistent with their status as those who are regarded as righteous by God. This assurance of being accounted righteous provides a foundation for spiritual growth and a motivation for holy living.
ConclusionThe term "accounted" in the biblical context serves as a profound reminder of the transformative power of faith and the gracious nature of God's salvation. Through faith, believers are regarded as righteous, a status that is both a gift and a calling to live in accordance with God's will.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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imp. & p. p.) of Account.
Greek
1380. dokeo -- to have an opinion, to seem... in certain tenses; compare the base of deiknuo) of the same meaning; to think; by
implication, to seem (truthfully or uncertainly) -- be
accounted, (of own
...Strong's Hebrew
2813. Chashabneyah -- "Yah hasaccounted," two Israelites... Chashabneyah. 2814 . "Yah has
accounted," two Israelites. Transliteration:
Chashabneyah Phonetic Spelling: (khash-ab-neh-yaw') Short Definition: Hashabneiah.
...2804. chashab -- to think, account
... 2803, 2804. chashab. 2805 . to think, account. Transliteration: chashab
Phonetic Spelling: (khash-ab') Short Definition:accounted....
2400. chatta -- sinful, sinners
... offender, sinful, sinner. Intensively from chata'; a criminal, or oneaccounted
guilty -- offender, sinful, sinner. see HEBREW chata'. 2399, 2400....
Library
Whether Docility Should beAccounted a Part of Prudence?
... OF EACH QUASI-INTEGRAL PART OF PRUDENCE (EIGHT ARTICLES) Whether docility
should beaccounted a part of prudence? Objection 1: It...
Whether Foresight* Should beAccounted a Part of Prudence?...
... OF EACH QUASI-INTEGRAL PART OF PRUDENCE (EIGHT ARTICLES) Whether foresight*
should beaccounted a part of prudence? [*"Providentia...
Whether Sloth Should beAccounted a Capital vice?
... OF SLOTH (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether sloth should beaccounted a capital vice? Objection
1: It would seem that sloth ought not to beaccounted a capital vice....
Whether Political Prudence is FittinglyAccounted a Part of...
... OF THE SUBJECTIVE PARTS OF PRUDENCE (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether political prudence
is fittinglyaccounted a part of prudence? Objection...
Some Man Will Say, "So Then any Thief Whatever is to beAccounted...
... Section 19. Some man will say, "So then any thief whatever is to beaccounted
equal? 19. Some man will say, "So then any thief...
But the Majority of those who areAccounted Believers are not of...
... Chapter XXIII. But the majority of those who areaccounted believers are
not of this advanced class? But the majority of those...
The Omission of These Twelve Verses in Certain Ancient Copies of...
... CHAPTER XI. THE OMISSION OF THESE TWELVE VERSES IN CERTAIN ANCIENT COPIES OF
THE GOSPELS, EXPLAINED ANDACCOUNTED FOR.... to beaccounted for?...
The Omission of These Twelve Verses in Certain Ancient Copies of...
... CHAPTER XI. THE OMISSION OF THESE TWELVE VERSES IN CERTAIN ANCIENT COPIES OF
THE GOSPELS, EXPLAINED ANDACCOUNTED FOR.... to beaccounted for?...
Instances of God's Repentance, and Notably in the Case of the...
... God. Chapter XXIV."Instances of God's Repentance, and Notably in the Case
of the Ninevites,Accounted for and Vindicated. Furthermore...
He Corroborates this Statement by the Authority of the Old...
... testimony, to whom alone it was given to be sanctified before His birth, [2472]
Jeremiah, says, "This is our Lord, and there shall no other beaccounted of in...
Thesaurus
Accounted (32 Occurrences)... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Account. Multi-Version Concordance
Accounted (32 Occurrences). Mark 10:42 But Jesus called
...Regarded (52 Occurrences)
... Romans 2:26 If therefore the uncircumcised keep the ordinances of the law, won't
his uncircumcision beaccounted as circumcision? (See NAS RSV NIV)....
Counted (122 Occurrences)
... Luke 20:35 But they which shall beaccounted worthy to obtain that world, and the
resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage: (Root...
Considered (80 Occurrences)
... We wereaccounted as sheep for the slaughter." (See NAS NIV).... Deuteronomy 2:11 these
also areaccounted Rephaim, as the Anakim; but the Moabites call them Emim....
Accountable (10 Occurrences)
... his conduct. 2. (a.) Capable of beingaccounted for; explicable.
Multi-Version Concordance Accountable (10 Occurrences). Matthew...
Uncircumcision (19 Occurrences)
... Romans 2:26 If therefore the uncircumcised keep the ordinances of the law,
won't his uncircumcision beaccounted as circumcision?...
Uncircumcised (48 Occurrences)
... Romans 2:26 If therefore the uncircumcised keep the ordinances of the law, won't
his uncircumcision beaccounted as circumcision? (WEB WEY NAS RSV)....
Goblets (12 Occurrences)
... drinking vessels were of gold, and all the vessels of the house of the forest of
Lebanon were of pure gold: none were of silver; it was nothingaccounted of in...
Reph'aim (17 Occurrences)
... See RSV). Deuteronomy 2:11 these also areaccounted Rephaim, as the Anakim;
but the Moabites call them Emim. (See RSV). Deuteronomy...
Rephaites (10 Occurrences)
... See NIV). Deuteronomy 2:11 these also areaccounted Rephaim, as the Anakim;
but the Moabites call them Emim. (See NIV). Deuteronomy...
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