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In biblical terminology, the term "ascribed" refers to the attribution or assignment of certain qualities, actions, or characteristics to a person, group, or deity. This concept is significant in understanding how the Bible describes the nature and works of God, as well as the roles and responsibilities of individuals and nations.
Ascribed Glory and Honor to GodThroughout Scripture, glory and honor are frequently ascribed to God, acknowledging His supreme authority, majesty, and holiness. In
1 Chronicles 16:28-29 , the psalmist calls upon the nations to "ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and come before Him." This passage emphasizes the recognition of God's inherent glory and the appropriate response of worship and reverence.
Similarly, in
Psalm 29:1-2 , David exhorts, "Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness." These verses highlight the call for all creation, including celestial beings, to acknowledge God's unparalleled greatness.
Ascribed Righteousness and JusticeThe Bible also ascribes righteousness and justice to God, underscoring His perfect moral character and His role as the ultimate judge. In
Deuteronomy 32:4 , Moses declares, "He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He." This ascription affirms God's unwavering commitment to justice and His faultless nature.
Ascribed Actions and Attributes to IndividualsIn addition to divine attributes, the Bible ascribes certain actions and characteristics to individuals, often reflecting their faithfulness or disobedience. For example, in
Genesis 15:6 , it is said of Abraham, "Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness." Here, righteousness is ascribed to Abraham due to his faith, illustrating the principle of justification by faith.
Conversely, negative attributes or actions are also ascribed to individuals or groups as a reflection of their rebellion against God. In
Romans 1:28-32 , Paul describes those who have rejected God, ascribing to them a "depraved mind" and listing various sinful behaviors that result from their estrangement from God.
Ascribed Roles and ResponsibilitiesThe Bible ascribes specific roles and responsibilities to individuals and groups, often in the context of God's covenantal relationship with His people. For instance, in
Exodus 19:5-6 , God ascribes to Israel the role of being "a kingdom of priests and a holy nation," setting them apart for His purposes and service.
Similarly, in the New Testament, believers are ascribed the role of ambassadors for Christ, as seen in
2 Corinthians 5:20 : "Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God." This ascription emphasizes the responsibility of Christians to represent Christ and His message to the world.
ConclusionThe concept of ascription in the Bible serves to highlight the recognition of God's attributes and actions, as well as the roles and responsibilities assigned to individuals and groups. Through ascription, the biblical narrative underscores the importance of acknowledging God's sovereignty, righteousness, and justice, while also calling believers to live in accordance with their divinely appointed roles.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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imp. & p. p.) of Ascribe.
Strong's Hebrew
5414. nathan -- to give, put, set... 1), add (1), added (1), allow (14), allowed (3), applied (1), appoint (5), appointed
(15), apportion (1), appropriated (1), ascribe (2),
ascribed (2), assigned
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The Hosanna; or SalvationAscribed to Christ.
... Divine Songs For Children. The Hosanna; or Salvationascribed to Christ.
Long Metre. 1 Hosanna to king David's Son, Who reigns on...
The Hosanna; or SalvationAscribed to Christ.
... Divine Songs The Hosanna; or salvationascribed to Christ. 8,8,8,8. Hosanna
to king David's son,. Who reigns on a superior throne!...
Of the DerisionAscribed to the Robbers, and of the Question...
... Chapter XVI."Of the DerisionAscribed to the Robbers, and of the Question Regarding
the Absence of Any Discrepancy Between Matthew and Mark on the One Hand...
Whether Providence is AppropriatelyAscribed to God
... Article One Whether Providence is AppropriatelyAscribed to God. Whether Providence
is AppropriatelyAscribed to God We proceed to the first article thus:...
And, not Content to haveAscribed These Carnal Unions to the...
... Book IV. 22 And, not content to haveascribed these carnal unions to the
venerable Saturn? And, not content to haveascribed these...
That it must beAscribed Equally to Christ and the Holy Ghost that...
... Book VII. Chapter XXI. That it must beascribed equally to Christ and the Holy
Ghost that His flesh and Humanity became the temple of God....
Impure LovesAscribed to the Gods.
... Chapter XXI."Impure LovesAscribed to the Gods. But should it be said
that they only had fleshly forms, and possess blood and...
The Hosannah; Or, SalvationAscribed to Christ
... Hymns, Book II HYMN 42 The Hosannah; or, Salvationascribed to Christ. LM The Hosannah;
or, Salvationascribed to Christ. Hosannah to king David's Son,....
Concerning the WordsAscribed to John by all the Four Evangelists...
... The Prologue. Chapter XII."Concerning the WordsAscribed to John by All
the Four Evangelists Respectively. 25. Moreover, Matthew...
DefectsAscribed to God.
... Homily III. Chapter XXXIX."DefectsAscribed to God. "Therefore also Adam,
being made at first after his likeness, is created blind...
Thesaurus
Ascribed (7 Occurrences)...Ascribed (7 Occurrences). Matthew 9:8 And the crowds were awe-struck when they saw
it, and
ascribed the glory to God who had entrusted such power to a man.
...Ascribe (13 Occurrences)
... 1. (vt) To attribute, impute, assign as a cause; as, his death wasascribed to a
poison; to ascribe an effect to the right cause; to ascribe such a book to...
Faithfulness (91 Occurrences)
... 1. Faithfulfulness of God in the Old Testament: In the Old Testament this attribute
isascribed to God in passages where the Hebrew words denoting faithfulness...
Nimrod (4 Occurrences)
... beasts. The early conquest of the cities of Babylonia, or their federation
into one great kingdom, is hereascribed to Nimrod. Whether...
Longevity
... lon-jev'-i-ti: In the part of Genesisascribed to the Priestly Code (P), the names
and genealogies of the patriarchs are given (Genesis 5; Genesis 11)....
Longsuffering (17 Occurrences)
... and makrothumia is that the latter word expresses patience in respect to persons,
and the former in respect to things; hence, hupomone is neverascribed to God...
Lacketh (17 Occurrences)
... 1 Samuel 18:8 And Saul was very wroth, and this saying displeased him; and he said,
They haveascribed unto David ten thousands, and to me they haveascribed...
Galled (1 Occurrence)
... 1 Samuel 18:8 Saul was very angry, and this saying displeased him; and he said,
"They haveascribed to David ten thousands, and to me they haveascribed but...
Refrain (33 Occurrences)
... 1 Samuel 18:8 Saul was very angry, and this saying displeased him; and he said,
"They haveascribed to David ten thousands, and to me they haveascribed but...
Displeased (39 Occurrences)
... 1 Samuel 18:8 Saul was very angry, and this saying displeased him; and he said,
"They haveascribed to David ten thousands, and to me they haveascribed but...
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