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Amid
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The term "amid" is not directly found as a standalone word in the Bible; however, it is often used in translations to describe situations or locations where something occurs in the middle of or surrounded by other elements. In the context of biblical narratives, "amid" can be understood as a descriptor of God's presence, human experiences, or significant events occurring within a particular setting or circumstance.

God's Presence Amid His People

Throughout the Bible, God's presence is frequently depicted as being amid His people, signifying His closeness and involvement in their lives. In the Old Testament, the Israelites experienced God's presence amid their journey through the wilderness. The pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night served as tangible symbols of God dwelling among them (Exodus 13:21-22). This divine presence provided guidance, protection, and reassurance to the Israelites as they navigated the challenges of their exodus from Egypt.

In the New Testament, Jesus Christ is described as "Immanuel," meaning "God with us" (Matthew 1:23). His incarnation represents the ultimate expression of God dwelling amid humanity, bringing salvation and reconciliation. The presence of the Holy Spirit, given to believers after Christ's ascension, continues this theme of God being amid His people, empowering and guiding the Church (Acts 2:1-4).

Human Experiences Amid Trials and Tribulations

The Bible often portrays individuals experiencing God's faithfulness amid trials and tribulations. The account of Daniel in the lion's den illustrates God's deliverance amid danger (Daniel 6:22). Similarly, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego experienced God's protection amid the fiery furnace, where a fourth figure, described as "like a son of the gods," appeared with them (Daniel 3:25).

The Psalms frequently express the psalmists' reliance on God amid adversity.Psalm 23, for example, speaks of God's presence and comfort amid the "valley of the shadow of death" (Psalm 23:4). These passages highlight the biblical theme of God's steadfast love and faithfulness, providing hope and strength to believers facing difficulties.

Significant Events Amid Historical Contexts

Biblical events often occur amid specific historical and cultural contexts, shaping the narrative and theological significance. The birth of Jesus took place amid Roman occupation, fulfilling prophecies and setting the stage for His redemptive work (Luke 2:1-7). The early Church grew amid persecution, demonstrating the power of the Gospel to transform lives and societies (Acts 8:1-4).

The prophetic books frequently address the people of Israel amid their disobedience and exile, calling them to repentance and promising restoration. The prophets conveyed God's messages amid the socio-political realities of their time, urging the people to return to covenant faithfulness (Jeremiah 29:10-14).

In summary, the concept of "amid" in the Bible underscores the presence and activity of God within the complexities of human life and history. Whether through divine intervention, personal experiences, or historical events, the biblical narrative consistently reveals God's involvement and purpose amid the unfolding account of redemption.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (prep.) See Amidst.

2. (prep.) In the midst or middle of; surrounded or encompassed by; among.

Greek
3326. meta -- with, among, after
... Definition with, among, after NASB Word Usage accompanied (1), accompanied* (2),
accompany* (1), after (82), afterward* (3), against (4),amid (1), among (5...

1722. en -- in, on, at, by, with
... instrumentality Definition in, on, at, by, with NASB Word Usage about (3), afterwards*
(2), along (1),amid (1), among (124), among* (4), because (3), before (1...

Strong's Hebrew
8478. tachath -- underneath, below, instead of
... root Definition underneath, below, instead of NASB Word Usage account (2), against*
(4), allegiance* (1),Amid (1), among (2), because (1), because* (12...
Library

See,Amid the Winter's Snow
... No. 5 See,amid the winter's snow. CHRISTMAS See,amid the winter's
snow. Rev. E. Caswall Traditional Melody. Allegretto...

Songs of the Cross the Resting-PlaceAmid Changes.
... Songs of the Cross The Resting-Placeamid Changes. VII. The Resting-Placeamid
Changes. 8,8,7,8,8,7. Alles ist an Gottes Segen. [360]Anon....

TrustAmid the Severities of God.
... SUBMISSION AND RELIANCE. 635. " Trustamid the Severities of God. 635.
CM Anonymous. Trustamid the Severities of God. 1 Thou...

Lead, Kindly Light,Amid the Encircling Gloom
... II. THE CHRISTIAN YEAR Sundays after Trinity: Divine Guidance 244. Lead, kindly
Light,amid the encircling gloom.... Lead, kindly Light,amid the encircling gloom,....

Of Jeroboam, who Profaned the People Put under Him by the Impiety...
... Chapter 22."Of Jeroboam, Who Profaned the People Put Under Him by the Impiety of
Idolatry,Amid Which, However, God Did Not Cease to Inspire the Prophets...

Psalm LIII.
... is the Church, [1929] for that same One Man, that is, for that very unity, whereof
the Head is above, this Psalm is sung....Who are they, then,amid whom we...

The Testament of Joseph Concerning Sobriety.
... me: I was sick, and the Most High visited me: I was in prison, and the Saviour showed
favour unto me; in bonds, and He released me;amid slanders, and He...

The Discerning Scribe
...Amid the debasements of idolatry, with its deification of every impulse and every
force,amid the distractions of chance and change, seemingly so capricious...

Popularity
... He goes his way through it all with his eye on that great end which gives
him peaceamid the throng, and courageamid the solitude....

Hezekiah, a Pattern of Devout Life
... He realised it; why may not we? He achieved itamid much ignorance; why
should not weamid our blaze of knowledge? He accomplished...

Thesaurus
Amid (31 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version ConcordanceAmid (31 Occurrences).... Luke 8:7 Other fellamid the thorns,
and the thorns grew with it, and choked it. (WEB ASV YLT)....

Job (60 Occurrences)
... It shows the blessedness of the truly pious, evenamid sore afflictions, and thus
ministers comfort and hope to tried believers of every age....

Increases (24 Occurrences)
... 2 Thessalonians 1:4 It so increases that we ourselves make honourable mention of
you among the Churches of God because of your patience and faithamid all your...

Enduring (25 Occurrences)
... 2 Thessalonians 1:4 It so increases that we ourselves make honourable mention of
you among the Churches of God because of your patience and faithamid all your...

Mention (41 Occurrences)
... 2 Thessalonians 1:4 It so increases that we ourselves make honourable mention of
you among the Churches of God because of your patience and faithamid all your...

Amidst (13 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (prep.) Alt. ofAmid. Multi-Version Concordance
Amidst (13 Occurrences). Luke 8:7 And other fell amidst...

Manasseh (140 Occurrences)
...Amid this wide-spread idolatry there were not wanting, however, faithful prophets
(Isaiah, Micah) who lifted up their voice in reproof and in warning....

Midst (657 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 11:26 I have served Him by frequent travelling,amid dangers in crossing
rivers, dangers from robbers; dangers from my own countrymen, dangers...

Honourable (72 Occurrences)
... 2 Thessalonians 1:4 It so increases that we ourselves make honourable mention of
you among the Churches of God because of your patience and faithamid all your...

Amiable (2 Occurrences)

Resources
Why did Jesus curse the fig tree? | GotQuestions.org

What are the seven candlesticks / lampstands of Revelation? | GotQuestions.org

Who was Hippolytus of Rome? | GotQuestions.org

Amid: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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Concordance
Amid (31 Occurrences)

Mark 14:62
"I am," replied Jesus, "and you and others will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the divine Power, and comingamid the clouds of the sky."
(WEY)

Luke 8:7
Other fellamid the thorns, and the thorns grew with it, and choked it.
(WEB ASV YLT)

Luke 22:28
You however have remained with meamid my trials;
(WEY)

Acts 20:19
serving the Lord in all humility, and with tears, andamid trials which came upon me through the plotting of the Jews--
(WEY)

Acts 24:18
amid which certain Jews from Asia found me purified in the temple, not with a mob, nor with turmoil.
(WEB ASV)

Acts 25:23
So on the next day, when Agrippa and Bernice had come with great pomp, and they had entered into the place of hearing with the commanding officers and principal men of the city, at the command of Festus, Paul was brought in.
(See NAS)

Romans 8:37
Yetamid all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who has loved us.
(WEY)

2 Corinthians 7:4
I have great confidence in you: very loudly do I boast of you. I am filled with comfort: my heart overflows with joyamid all our affliction.
(WEY)

2 Corinthians 8:2
how, while passing through great trouble, their boundless joy evenamid their deep poverty has overflowed to increase their generous liberality.
(WEY)

Philippians 4:12
I know both how to live in humble circumstances and how to liveamid abundance. I am fully initiated into all the mysteries both of fulness and of hunger, of abundance and of want.
(WEY)

Colossians 1:24
Now I can find joyamid my sufferings for you, and I fill up in my own person whatever is lacking in Christ's afflictions on behalf of His Body, the Church.
(WEY)

1 Thessalonians 1:6
And you followed the pattern set you by us and by the Master, after you had received the Messageamid severe persecution, and yet with the joy which the Holy Spirit gives,
(WEY)

1 Thessalonians 2:2
But, as you will remember, after we had already met with suffering and outrage at Philippi, we summoned up boldness, by the help of our God, to tell you God's Good Newsamid much opposition.
(WEY NAS)

1 Thessalonians 4:17
Afterwards we who are alive and are still on earth will be caught up in their companyamid clouds to meet the Lord in the air.
(WEY)

2 Thessalonians 1:4
It so increases that we ourselves make honourable mention of you among the Churches of God because of your patience and faithamid all your persecutions and amid the afflictions which you are enduring.
(WEY)

Hebrews 10:33
This was partly through allowing yourselves to be made a public spectacleamid reproaches and persecutions, and partly through coming forward to share the sufferings of those who were thus treated.
(WEY)

1 Peter 1:6
Rejoice triumphantly in the prospect of this, even if now, for a short time, you are compelled to sorrowamid various trials.
(WEY)

2 Peter 3:5
For this they willfully forget, that there were heavens from of old, and an earth formed out of water andamid water, by the word of God;
(WEB ASV)

Job 4:13
In thoughts from the visions of the night, when deep sleep falls on men,
(See NAS RSV NIV)

Job 30:14
They come in as through a wide breach:amid the confusion they roll themselves onward.
(DBY NAS RSV NIV)

Psalms 22:3
And thou art holy, thou that dwellestamid the praises of Israel.
(DBY)

Psalms 33:3
Sing unto him a new song; Play skilfully with a loud noise.
(See JPS)

Psalms 47:5
God is gone up amidst shouting, the LORD amidst the sound of the horn.
(Root in JPS DBY NIV)

Psalms 55:14
We who held sweet intercourse together. To the house of God we walkedamid the throng.
(DBY)

Isaiah 44:4
And they will come up like grass in a well-watered field, like water-plants by the streams.
(See RSV)

Ezekiel 32:20
They shall fall in the midst of those who are slain by the sword: she is delivered to the sword; draw her away and all her multitudes.
(See RSV)

Daniel 4:15
Nevertheless leave the stump of its roots in the earth, even with a band of iron and brass, in the tender grass of the field; and let it be wet with the dew of the sky: and let his portion be with the animals in the grass of the earth:
(See RSV)

Joel 2:8
Neither doth one press upon another; they march every one in his path; and fallamid weapons, but are not wounded.
(DBY)

Amos 1:14
But I will kindle a fire in the wall of Rabbah, and it will devour its palaces, with shouting in the day of battle, with a storm in the day of the whirlwind;
(See NAS NIV)

Amos 2:2
but I will send a fire on Moab, and it will devour the palaces of Kerioth; and Moab will die with tumult, with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet;
(See NAS RSV NIV)

Zechariah 4:7
Who are you, great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you are a plain; and he will bring out the capstone with shouts of'Grace, grace, to it!'"
(See RSV)

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