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In the context of the Bible, the concept of "answers" is multifaceted, encompassing divine responses to human inquiries, the wisdom imparted through Scripture, and the guidance provided by the Holy Spirit. The Bible presents God as the ultimate source of truth and wisdom, offering answers to the deepest questions of life and faith.
Divine ResponsesThroughout Scripture, God is depicted as a responsive deity who answers the prayers and petitions of His people. In
Jeremiah 33:3 , God invites His people to call upon Him, promising, "Call to Me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know." This assurance highlights God's willingness to reveal His wisdom and plans to those who seek Him earnestly.
The Psalms frequently reflect the psalmists' reliance on God's answers in times of distress.
Psalm 34:4 states, "I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears." This verse underscores the personal and relational nature of God's responses, providing comfort and deliverance to those who trust in Him.
Wisdom from ScriptureThe Bible itself is a repository of divine wisdom, offering answers to moral, spiritual, and existential questions.
Proverbs 2:6 declares, "For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding." The Scriptures are seen as a guide for righteous living, providing answers that lead to a life aligned with God's will.
In the New Testament, Jesus Christ is portrayed as the embodiment of divine wisdom, offering authoritative answers to the questions posed by His followers and adversaries. In
Matthew 22:37-40 , when asked about the greatest commandment, Jesus answers, "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments." His response encapsulates the essence of the Law and provides a comprehensive answer to the question of righteous living.
Guidance of the Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in providing answers and guidance to believers. In
John 16:13 , Jesus promises, "However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come." The Holy Spirit is depicted as a counselor and teacher, leading believers into a deeper understanding of God's truth.
The early church experienced the guidance of the Holy Spirit in making critical decisions. In
Acts 15:28 , during the Council of Jerusalem, the apostles and elders state, "It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to burden you with anything beyond these essential requirements." This illustrates the role of the Holy Spirit in providing answers and direction in communal and doctrinal matters.
Human Responsibility in Seeking AnswersWhile God provides answers, the Bible also emphasizes the responsibility of individuals to seek wisdom and understanding.
James 1:5 encourages believers, "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given to him." This verse highlights the importance of actively seeking God's guidance through prayer and study.
The pursuit of answers is also linked to the attitude of the seeker.
Proverbs 3:5-6 advises, "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." A humble and trusting heart is essential in receiving the answers God provides.
In summary, the Bible presents a comprehensive view of answers, emphasizing God's responsiveness, the wisdom of Scripture, the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and the active role of believers in seeking divine truth.
Greek
5273. hupokrites -- one whoanswers, an actor, a hypocrite... one who
answers, an actor, a hypocrite. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration:
hupokrites Phonetic Spelling: (hoop-ok-ree-tace') Short Definition: a
...444. anthropos -- a man, human, mankind
... and 1135 to a female.). [444 ("man")answers to the Hebrew term, -- and
435 ()answers to the Hebrew term . K. Wuest, "There are...
2443. hina -- in order that, that, so that
... the plain infinitive)" (G. Archer). [2443 9)answers to in Hebrew.]. Word
Origin a prim. conjunction denoting purpose, definition...
611. apokrinomai -- to answer
... Word Origin from apo and krino Definition to answer NASB Word Usage answer (20),
answered (169), answered answered (1), answering (8),answers (1), made...
470. antapokrinomai -- to answer again
... Word Origin from anti and apokrinomai Definition to answer again NASB Word Usage
answers back (1), make...reply (1). answer again, reply against....
612. apokrisis -- an answering
... Word Origin from apokrinomai Definition an answering NASB Word Usage answer (3),
answers (1). answer. From apokrinomai; a response -- answer....
5485. charis -- grace, kindness
... is "always leaning toward them"). 5485 ("grace")answers directly to the
Hebrew (OT) term 2580 ("grace, "). Both refer to God Himself...
3081. lusiteleo -- to be advantageous, profitable
... Third person singular present indicative active of a derivative of a compound of
lusis and telos; impersonally, itanswers the purpose, ie Is advantageous...
Strong's Hebrew
8666. teshubah -- a return, answer... Word Origin from shub Definition a return, answer NASB Word Usage
answers (2),
return (1), spring (2), turn (3). answer, be expired, return.
...6030a. anah -- to answer, respond
... to answer, respond NASB Word Usage accuse (1), accused (1), agrees to make (1),
answer (94), answer* (1), answered (102), answering (1),answers (5), bear (2...
559. amar -- to utter, say
... root Definition to utter, say NASB Word Usage address (1), advised (1), answer
(2), answered (50),answers (1), ask (2), asked (4), asking (1), Asserting (1...
6070. Anthothiyyah -- a Benjamite
... Antothijah. From the same as Anathowth and Yahh;answers of Jah; Anthothijah, an
Israelite -- Antothijah. see HEBREW Anathowth. see HEBREW Yahh. 6069, 6070....
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Touching Incidents and RemarkableAnswers to Prayer
Touching Incidents and RemarkableAnswers to Prayer. <. Touching
Incidents and RemarkableAnswers to Prayer SB Shaw....
Answers to Prayer
Answers to Prayer. <.Answers to Prayer George M?�ller. Edited by
AEC Brooks; E-text prepared by A. Folland, the Bookworm...
God'sAnswers
God'sAnswers. <. God'sAnswers Clara MS Lowe. Produced by Avinash
Kothare, Tom Allen, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks...
How I Know GodAnswers Prayer
How I Know GodAnswers Prayer. <. How I Know GodAnswers Prayer
Rosalind Goforth. Produced by Free Elf, Emmy and the...
How the BaptistAnswers the Question of the Pharisees and Exalts...
... Sixth Book. 15. How the BaptistAnswers the Question of the Pharisees and Exalts
the Nature of Christ. Of the Shoe-Latchet Which He is Unable to Untie....
TheAnswers of Patriarch Jeremiah to the Lutherans, AD 1576.
... A HISTORY OF THE CREEDS OF CHRISTENDOM 13. TheAnswers of Patriarch Jeremiah
to the Lutherans, AD 1576. Acta et Scripta theolog. W?�rtemberg....
Answers to Prayer.
... THE VALUE OF A PRAYING MOTHER CHAPTER XVIII.ANSWERS TO PRAYER. During the summer
Bessie's cousin John and a boy friend came to visit her....
Questions andAnswers
... CHAPTER XII Questions andAnswers. Question.... A mother may be requested to take
a weapon and slay her child, but she at onceanswers, I cannot!...
JesusAnswers Ruth's Prayer
Touching Incidents and RemarkableAnswers to Prayer. <.... JesusAnswers Ruth's
Prayer. I went to sit up all night with a very sick neighbor....
FurtherAnswers to Prayer
... CHAPTER IV FURTHERANSWERS TO PRAYER. THE remarkable and gracious deliverance
I have spoken of, was a great joy to me, as well as...
Thesaurus
Answers (42 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Answers (42 Occurrences). Mark 15:5 But Jesus gave
no more
answers, so that Pilate was full of wonder. (BBE).
...Arguments (29 Occurrences)
... Acts 9:22 But Saul went on increasing in power, and the Jews in Damascus were not
able to giveanswers to the arguments by which he made it clear that Jesus...
Questions (76 Occurrences)
... (BBE). Job 38:3 Get your strength together like a man of war; I will put
questions to you, and you will give me theanswers. (BBE)....
Jesse (45 Occurrences)
... Afterward David, on being brought to Saul and asked who he is,answers, "I am
the son of thy servant Jesse the Bethlehemite" (1 Samuel 17:58)....
Questioned (57 Occurrences)
... Luke 23:6 And Pilate having heard of Galilee, questioned if the man is a Galilean,
(YLT). Luke 23:9 He questioned him with many words, but he gave noanswers....
Evolution
... Beyond theanswers to these primary questions, it will be neither possible nor
profitable to enter within the brief compass of the present article....
Idea (64 Occurrences)
... have you another brother? And we had to give himanswers; how were we to have
any idea that he would say, Come back with your brother? (BBE)....
Law (670 Occurrences)
... the command itself, for the love of neighbor rightly interpreted involves love of
enemies; and so on another occasion (Luke 10:25-37) Heanswers the lawyer's...
Full (1047 Occurrences)
... death; abide here and watch. (DBY). Mark 15:5 But Jesus gave no moreanswers,
so that Pilate was full of wonder. (BBE). Mark 15:36 One...
Quantity (18 Occurrences)
... property of being measurable, or capable of increase and decrease, multiplication
and division; greatness; and more concretely, that whichanswers the question...
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