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In the context of the Bible, the concept of "adding" can be understood in various dimensions, including the addition of God's blessings, the addition of laws or commandments, and the caution against adding to God's Word. Each of these aspects is significant in understanding the biblical narrative and its teachings.
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Addition of Blessings and Increase: The Bible frequently speaks of God adding blessings to His people as a sign of His favor and covenantal faithfulness. In
Deuteronomy 1:11, Moses expresses a desire for God to multiply the Israelites: "May the LORD, the God of your fathers, increase you a thousand times over and bless you as He has promised." This reflects the biblical theme of God’s abundant provision and the multiplication of His people as a fulfillment of His promises.
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Addition of Laws and Commandments: The Bible also addresses the human tendency to add to God's commandments. In
Deuteronomy 4:2, the Israelites are instructed, "You shall not add to the word that I am commanding you, nor take away from it, that you may keep the commandments of the LORD your God that I am commanding you." This command underscores the sufficiency and perfection of God's law, warning against human alterations that could lead to legalism or distortion of divine intent.
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Warnings Against Adding to Scripture: The Bible contains explicit warnings against adding to the words of Scripture. In
Proverbs 30:5-6, it is written, "Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. Do not add to His words, or He will rebuke you and prove you a liar." This admonition highlights the importance of preserving the integrity of God’s revelation and the dangers of human interference.
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New Testament Perspective: In the New Testament, the theme of adding is also present, particularly in the context of the gospel message. The Apostle Paul warns against adding human traditions or legalistic requirements to the gospel of grace. In
Galatians 1:6-9, Paul expresses astonishment that some are turning to a different gospel, which is no gospel at all, and he pronounces a curse on anyone who would add to the gospel message.
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Revelation and Finality: The Book of Revelation concludes with a solemn warning against adding to the prophetic words of the book.
Revelation 22:18-19 states, "I testify to everyone who hears the words of prophecy in this book: If anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book." This serves as a final reminder of the sanctity and completeness of the biblical canon.
In summary, the concept of adding in the Bible is multifaceted, encompassing God's blessings, the integrity of His commandments, and the purity of His revealed Word. The biblical narrative consistently emphasizes the sufficiency of God's provision and revelation, cautioning against human attempts to augment or alter what God has established.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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p. pr. & vb. n.) of Add.
Greek
4322. prosanapleroo -- to fill up byadding to... to fill up by
adding to. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: prosanapleroo Phonetic
Spelling: (pros-an-ap-lay-ro'-o) Short Definition: I supply Definition: I
...4901. sunepimartureo -- to testify or bear witness together with.
... bear witness with From sun and epimartureo; to testify further jointly, ie Unite
inadding evidence -- also bear witness. see GREEK sun. see GREEK epimartureo....
4369. prostithemi -- to put to, add
... Word Origin from pros and tithemi Definition to put to, add NASB Word Usage add
(2), added (6),adding (1), brought (1), further be spoken (1), increase (1...
Strong's Hebrew
3131. Yosiphyah -- "Yah adds," an Israelite... NASB Word Usage Josiphiah (1). Josiphiah. From active participle of yacaph and Yahh;
Jah (is)
adding; Josiphjah, an Israelite -- Josiphiah. see HEBREW yacaph.
...3130. Yoseph -- "he increases," a son of Jacob, also the name of...
... Joseph. Future of yacaph; let him add (or perhaps simply active participleadding);
Joseph, the name of seven Israelites -- Joseph. Compare Yhowceph....
3254. yasaph -- to add
... root Definition to add NASB Word Usage add (26), add to it more (1), added (8),
added...more (1),adding (3), adds (4), again (58), again* (9), another (3...
Library
Here we Might Leave the Subject, but we Cannot ForbearAdding Some...
... Section 6. Here we might leave the subject, but we cannot forbearadding
some further observations? 6. Here we might leave the...
This Conclusion Confirmed by the Usage of Holy Scripture in Its...
... in Its History of the Creation. Hermogenes in Danger of the Woe Pronounced
AgainstAdding to Scripture. And to such a degree has...
Pelagius Corrupts a Passage of the Apostle James byAdding a Note...
... A Treatise on nature and grace, against pelagius; Chapter 16 [XV.]"Pelagius Corrupts
a Passage of the Apostle James byAdding a Note of Interrogation....
A Praying Bent of Mind.
... And I got so used toadding that often I was surprised to find that my thoughts
had been far away, completely taken up with something else, while I had been...
Psalm L.
... But ten and seven, if thou countest from one unto seventeen, byadding all the numbers
by steps, so that to one thou mayest add two, add three, add four, that...
Matt. v. 17
... more to them. Or rather, they bore with their rulersadding thereto, not
however for the better, but for the worse. For so they...
Appendix iii
... reverence for the sayings of the Paraclete, and although they were embodied in a
collection"felt himself compelled to refrain from formallyadding them to...
Acts ii. 37
... For see here; he gently reminds them of the outrages they have committed,adding
no comment; he declares the gift of God, he goes on to speak of the grace...
The Fact of the Redeemer's Return was Typified in the Lives of...
... hatred. His very name meaning "adding" as Christ isadding to the inhabitants
of Heaven by the seed which issues from His travail....
The Second visit to Cana - Cure of the Nobleman's' Son at...
... In accordance with this view, Christ is presented as taking up the message of His
Forerunner, [2018] only with wider sweep, since, instead ofadding to His...
Thesaurus
Adding (20 Occurrences)...Adding (20 Occurrences).
... Acts 2:47 praising God, and having favour with all the people,
and the Lord was
adding those being saved every day to the assembly.
...Lightly (31 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 25:3 forty 'times' he doth smite him -- he is notadding, lest, he is
adding to smite him above these -- many stripes, and thy brother is lightly...
Esteemed (44 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 25:3 forty 'times' he doth smite him -- he is notadding, lest, he is
adding to smite him above these -- many stripes, and thy brother is lightly...
Addicted (9 Occurrences)
Addition (112 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) The act ofadding two or more things together; -- opposed to subtraction
or diminution.... 3. (n.) That part of arithmetic which treats ofadding numbers....
Smite (230 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 25:3 forty 'times' he doth smite him -- he is notadding, lest, he is
adding to smite him above these -- many stripes, and thy brother is lightly...
Homage (51 Occurrences)
... Matthew 2:8 He then directed them to go to Bethlehem,adding, "Go and make careful
inquiry about the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, that I...
Ner (17 Occurrences)
... Other references, thoughadding no further information are 2 Samuel 2:8, 12; 2 Samuel
3:23, 25; 28; 37 1 Kings 2:5, 32, etc. Multi-Version Concordance...
Oracle (57 Occurrences)
... the command is addressed to those favored by a supernatural "gift of speech." Such
men must keep their own personality in the background,adding nothing of...
Jesting (2 Occurrences)
... 5:4). Aristotle uses the original in his Ethics iv.14 as an equivalent of
"quick-witted," from its root meaning "something easily turned,"adding that, since...
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