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In biblical terms, the concept of "adhere" is closely related to ideas of faithfulness, loyalty, and steadfastness in one's relationship with God and adherence to His commandments. The term itself may not appear frequently in the Bible, but the underlying principles are woven throughout Scripture, emphasizing the importance of clinging to God's word and His ways.
Adherence to God's CommandmentsThe Bible consistently calls believers to adhere to God's commandments as a demonstration of their love and commitment to Him. In
Deuteronomy 11:22 , it is written, "For if you carefully keep all these commandments I am giving you to follow—to love the LORD your God, to walk in all His ways, and to hold fast to Him." This passage underscores the necessity of adhering to God's laws as an expression of devotion and love.
Faithfulness and LoyaltyAdherence is also reflected in the faithfulness and loyalty expected of God's people. In
Joshua 23:8 , Joshua exhorts the Israelites, "But you are to hold fast to the LORD your God, as you have done to this day." This call to "hold fast" is a call to remain steadfast in their commitment to God, resisting the temptation to turn to other gods or ways.
Adherence in the New TestamentThe New Testament continues this theme, urging believers to adhere to the teachings of Christ and the apostles. In
1 Corinthians 15:2 , Paul reminds the Corinthians, "By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain." Here, adherence to the gospel message is crucial for salvation, highlighting the importance of maintaining a firm grip on the truth of the gospel.
Adherence and PerseveranceAdherence is often linked with perseverance, as believers are encouraged to remain steadfast in their faith despite trials and challenges.
Hebrews 10:23 states, "Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful." This verse calls believers to adhere to their hope in Christ, trusting in God's faithfulness to fulfill His promises.
Adherence in Daily LifeIn practical terms, adherence to God's word involves daily commitment and obedience.
James 1:22 instructs, "Be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves." This call to action emphasizes that true adherence is not merely intellectual assent but active obedience to God's commands.
ConclusionThe biblical concept of adherence is integral to the life of faith, calling believers to a steadfast commitment to God and His word. Through adherence, believers demonstrate their love for God, their loyalty to His commandments, and their perseverance in the faith.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
v. i.) To stick fast or cleave, as tape adheres to paper; to become joined or united; as, wax to the finger; the lungs sometimes adhere to the pleura.
2. (v. i.) To hold, be attached, or devoted; to remain fixed, either by personal union or conformity of faith, principle, or opinion; as, men adhere to a party, a cause, a leader, a church.
3. (v. i.) To be consistent or coherent; to be in accordance; to agree.
Greek
4357. prosmeno -- to wait longer... prosmeno Phonetic Spelling: (pros-men'-o) Short Definition: I remain, persist in
Definition: I remain; I abide in, remain in, persist in,
adhere to.
...2853. kollao -- to glue, unite
... and pass: I join myself closely, cleave,adhere (to), I keep company (with),
of friendly intercourse. 2853 (from , "glue") -- to...
4342. proskartereo -- to attend constantly
... towards, ie (to a thing) to persevere, be constantly diligent, or (in a place) to
attend assiduously all the exercises, or (to a person) toadhere closely to...
4337. prosecho -- to hold to, turn to, attend to
... From pros and echo; (figuratively) to hold the mind (nous implied) towards, ie Pay
attention to, be cautious about, apply oneself to,adhere to -- (give) attend...
4347. proskollao -- to glue to, fig. to cleave to
... cleave, join self. From pros and kollao; to glue to, ie (figuratively) toadhere --
cleave, join (self). see GREEK pros. see GREEK kollao....
472. antecho -- to hold against, ie to hold firmly to
... From anti and the middle voice of echo; to hold oneself opposite to, ie (by implication)
adhere to; by extension to care for -- hold fast, hold to, support....
Strong's Hebrew
1693. debeq -- to cling... 1692, 1693. debeq. 1694 . to cling. Transliteration: debeq Phonetic Spelling:
(deb-ak') Short Definition:
adhere. Word Origin (Aramaic
...2442. chakah -- to wait, await
... long, tarry, wait. A primitive root (apparently akin to chaqah through the idea
of piercing); properly, toadhere to; hence, to await -- long, tarry, wait....
1692. dabaq -- to cling, cleave, keep close
... A primitive root; properly, to impinge, ie Cling oradhere; figuratively, to catch
by pursuit -- abide fast, cleave (fast together), follow close (hard after...
6821. tsaphad -- to draw together, contract
... root Definition to draw together, contract NASB Word Usage shriveled (1). cleave.
A primitive root; toadhere -- cleave. 6820, 6821. tsaphad. 6822 ....
Library
We mustAdhere to those who Cultivate Peace, not to those who...
... Chapter XV."We mustadhere to those who cultivate peace, not to those
who merely pretend to do so. Let us cleave, therefore, to...
We mustAdhere to those who Cultivate Peace, not to those who...
... The First Epistle of Clement to the Corinthians. Chapter XV."We MustAdhere to Those
Who Cultivate Peace, Not to Those Who Merely Pretend to Do So....
The Children of the Catholic Church Ought toAdhere to the Faith...
... Chapter XXXIII. The Children of the Catholic Church ought toadhere to
the Faith of their Fathers? The Children of the Catholic...
Let us Therefore, Seeing that weAdhere to the Example of Cyprian....
... Book III. Chapter 3. " 4. Let us therefore, seeing that weadhere to
the example of Cyprian? "4. Let us therefore, seeing...
Heretics Work to Pull Down and to Destroy, not to Edify and...
... Chapter XLII."Heretics Work to Pull Down and to Destroy, Not to Edify and Elevate
Heretics Do NotAdhere Even to Their Own Traditions, But Harbour Dissent...
Of Fear* (Four Articles) [*St. Thomas Calls this vice...
... Thomas calls this vice indifferently 'fear' or 'timidity.' The translation requires
one toadhere to these terms on account of the connection with the passion...
Whether Hope is Distinct from the Other Theological virtues
... Now there are two ways in which one mayadhere to something. One mayadhere
to it for its own sake. One may alsoadhere to it for...
Whether Hope is Distinct from the Other Theological virtues?
... Now one mayadhere to a thing in two ways: first, for its own sake; secondly,
because something else is attained thereby. Accordingly...
That the Nature of the Angels, Both Good and Bad, is one and the...
... Wherefore, if when the question is asked, why are the former blessed, it is rightly
answered, because theyadhere to God; and when it is asked, why are the...
Whether Passive Scandal May Happen Even to the Perfect?
... The elders, ie the perfect,adhere to God alone, Whose goodness is unchangeable,
for though theyadhere to their superiors, they do so only in so far as these...
Thesaurus
Adhere (4 Occurrences)... 1. (vi) To stick fast or cleave, as tape adheres to paper; to become joined or united;
as, wax to the finger; the lungs sometimes
adhere to the pleura.
...Cleave (52 Occurrences)
... 1. (vi) Toadhere closely; to stick; to hold fast; to cling. 2. (vi) To unite or
be united closely in interest or affection; toadhere with strong attachment....
Cement (1 Occurrence)
... 1. (n.) Any substance used for making bodiesadhere to each other, as mortar, glue,
etc.... 6. (n.) To unite or cause toadhere by means of a cement....
Cling (35 Occurrences)
... 1. (vi) Toadhere closely; to stick; to hold fast, especially by twining round or
embracing; as, the tendril of a vine clings to its support; -- usually...
Stick (47 Occurrences)
... 13. (n.) To attach by causing toadhere to the surface; as, to stick on a plaster;
to stick a stamp on an envelope; also, to attach in any manner. 14....
Zephaniah (11 Occurrences)
... That he continued toadhere to the policy of resistance against Babylonian authority
is indicated by the fact that he was among the leaders of Israel taken by...
Keep (4573 Occurrences)
... 14. (vt) To observe; toadhere to; to fulfill; not to swerve from or violate; to
practice or perform, as duty; not to neglect; to be faithful to. 15....
Unite (10 Occurrences)
... 1. (vt) To put together so as to make one; to join, as two or more constituents,
to form a whole; to combine; to connect; to join; to cause toadhere; as, to...
Judgment (430 Occurrences)
... for the welfare of our immortal interests, flee to the refuge set before us, improve
our precious time, depend on the merits of the Redeemer, andadhere to the...
Levi (79 Occurrences)
... In this passage the name is connected with the verb lawah, "toadhere," or "be joined
to," Leah expressing assurance that with the birth of this third son, her...
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