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In the context of the Bible, "attending" often refers to the act of being present, giving attention, or serving. This concept is woven throughout Scripture, emphasizing the importance of being attentive to God, His Word, and the needs of others.
Attending to God and His WordThe Bible frequently underscores the necessity of attending to God's Word and His commandments. In
Deuteronomy 6:4-7 , the Israelites are instructed to hear and diligently teach God's commandments to their children, emphasizing the importance of attentiveness to His laws: "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is One. And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. Teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up."
Proverbs 4:20-22 further highlights the importance of attending to wisdom: "My son, pay attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. Do not lose sight of them; keep them within your heart. For they are life to those who find them, and health to the whole body."
Attending to PrayerPrayer is another area where attending is crucial. Believers are encouraged to be devoted and attentive in their prayer life.
Colossians 4:2 instructs, "Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful." This verse highlights the need for vigilance and gratitude in prayer, suggesting an active and attentive engagement with God.
Attending to the Needs of OthersThe Bible also calls for attending to the needs of others, reflecting the love and compassion of Christ. In the parable of the Good Samaritan (
Luke 10:25-37), Jesus illustrates the importance of attending to those in need. The Samaritan's actions demonstrate a profound attentiveness to the injured man's condition, providing care and support.
Galatians 6:2 encourages believers to "Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." This verse underscores the communal aspect of faith, where attending to the needs of others is seen as fulfilling Christ's command to love one another.
Attending in Worship and FellowshipAttending worship and fellowship with other believers is a vital aspect of Christian life.
Hebrews 10:24-25 exhorts believers, "And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds. Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching." This passage highlights the importance of being present and attentive in communal worship and fellowship, fostering mutual encouragement and growth in faith.
Attending to Personal ConductScripture also calls for attentiveness in personal conduct and spiritual growth. In
1 Timothy 4:16 , Paul advises Timothy, "Pay close attention to your life and to your teaching. Persevere in these things, for by so doing you will save both yourself and those who hear you." This instruction emphasizes the importance of self-examination and attentiveness to one's spiritual journey and influence on others.
In summary, attending in the biblical sense encompasses a range of actions and attitudes, from being present and attentive to God's Word and prayer, to caring for others, participating in worship, and maintaining personal spiritual discipline. These aspects collectively contribute to a life that honors God and reflects His love and truth.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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p. pr. & vb. n.) of Attend.
Greek
2145. euprosedros -- attend to... of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: euprosedros Phonetic Spelling: (yoo-pros'-
ed-ros) Short Definition: devoted Definition: constantly
attending to, devoted.
...Strong's Hebrew
8120. shemash -- to minister... 8119, 8120. shemash. 8121 . to minister. Transliteration: shemash Phonetic
Spelling: (shem-ash') Short Definition:
attending. Word
...5324. natsab -- to take one's stand, stand
... root Definition to take one's stand, stand NASB Word Usage arises (1),attending
(1), best (1), charge (2), deputies (4), deputy (1), erected (2), establish (2...
Library
Appendix (A). On the Importance ofAttending to Patristic...
... APPENDIX (A). On the importance ofattending to Patristic Citations of
Scripture."The correct Text of S. LUKE ii. 14, established. (Referred to at p.22.)...
OnAttending the Church Service
... Second Series Sermon 104 OnAttending the Church Service. "The sin of the
young men was very great." 1:Sam.2:17. 1. The corruption...
Caution Needed inAttending to Pelagius' Deliverances on Infant...
... Book II. On Original Sin. Chapter 1 [I.]"Caution Needed inAttending to
Pelagius' Deliverances on Infant Baptism. Next I beg of...
Psalm 114. MiraclesAttending Israel's Journey.
... THE Psalms of David, In Metre. Psalm 114. Miraclesattending Israel's journey.
1 When Israel, freed from Pharaoh's hand, Left the...
Psalm 114 MiraclesAttending Israel's Journey.
... THE PSALMS OF DAVID PSALM 114 Miraclesattending Israel's journey. LM Miracles
attending Israel's journey. When Isr'el, freed from Pharaoh's hand,....
Rule for Removing Ambiguity byAttending to Punctuation.
... Book III. Chapter 2."Rule for Removing Ambiguity byAttending to Punctuation.
2. But when proper words make Scripture ambiguous...
If any one Wishes to Hear the Arrangements for My Journey from...
... monks who are now living at Jerusalem, I went on board ship at the port of Rome,
choosing my own time, and with a very large body of the saintsattending me, I...
All Internal Livers Obliged to Attend to God's Inspirations. ...
... souls. 2. For the first: there are two general impediments that nature lays
in our way to hinder us fromattending to God. The first...
Who is on the Lord's Side? Exodus 32:26.
... These three classes may be known byattending to the characteristic developments
which show what is the leading design in their religion....
Appendix (A).
... APPENDIX (A). On the importance ofattending to Patristic Citations of Scripture."
The correct Text of S. Luke 2:14, established. (Referred to at p.22.)....
Thesaurus
Attending (14 Occurrences)...Attending (14 Occurrences).
... Romans 13:6 For this reason you also pay taxes, for they
are servants of God's service,
attending continually on this very thing.
...Attention (236 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) The act or state ofattending or heeding; the application of the mind to
any object of sense, representation, or thought; notice; exclusive or special...
Attendance (12 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) The act ofattending; state of being in waiting; service; ministry; the
fact of being present; presence. 3. (vt) Waiting for; expectation....
Ministers (49 Occurrences)
... Romans 13:6 For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers,
attending continually upon this very thing. (KJV WEY ASV WBS RSV)....
Noon (30 Occurrences)
... the noon, that they feign themselves prophets till the going up of the present,
and there is no voice, and there is none answering, and there is noneattending...
Nativity (9 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary. 1. (n.) The coming into life or into the world; birth;
also, the circumstancesattending birth, as time, place, manner, etc....
Nostrils (22 Occurrences)
... Among modern Jews posies of myrtle and other fragrant herbs are held to the nose
by the personsattending on the ceremony of circumcision, for the alleged...
Governing (6 Occurrences)
... (See NAS RSV NIV). Romans 13:6 For this reason you also pay taxes, for they are
servants of God's service,attending continually on this very thing. (See NIV)....
Gehazi (14 Occurrences)
... Thereafter, with a bold front, as if he had beenattending to his ordinary duties,
he appeared before his master who at once inquired, "Whence, Gehazi?" (Hebrew...
Interdict (6 Occurrences)
... 4. (n.) A prohibition of the pope, by which the clergy or laymen are restrained
from performing, or fromattending, divine service, or from administering the...
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