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In biblical times, the concept of a "binder" is not directly referenced as a physical object like those used today for organizing papers. However, the idea of binding is prevalent throughout the Scriptures, often symbolizing unity, agreement, or the act of securing something firmly.

Binding in Covenants and Agreements

The act of binding is frequently associated with covenants and agreements. In the ancient Near Eastern context, covenants were solemn agreements that were often sealed with a binding oath. In the Bible, God’s covenants with His people are described as binding agreements. For instance, inGenesis 9:12-17, God establishes a covenant with Noah, binding Himself to never again destroy the earth with a flood. This covenant is symbolized by the rainbow, serving as a perpetual reminder of God's promise.

Binding in Legal and Moral Obligations

The concept of binding is also evident in the legal and moral obligations outlined in the Mosaic Law. InDeuteronomy 6:8, the Israelites are instructed to "bind" the commandments on their hands and foreheads, symbolizing the importance of keeping God's laws ever-present in their lives: "Tie them as reminders on your hands and bind them on your foreheads" . This metaphorical binding underscores the commitment to live according to God's statutes.

Binding and Loosing

In the New Testament, the terms "binding" and "loosing" are used in a spiritual and ecclesiastical context. InMatthew 16:19, Jesus tells Peter, "I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven" . This passage is often interpreted as granting authority to the apostles, and by extension the Church, to make binding decisions in matters of doctrine and discipline.

Binding of Satan

The binding of Satan is a significant eschatological theme.Revelation 20:1-3 describes an angel binding Satan for a thousand years, preventing him from deceiving the nations during this period: "He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent who is the devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years" . This binding signifies a temporary restraint on Satan's influence, highlighting God's ultimate authority over evil.

Binding in Sacrificial Contexts

In the sacrificial system, the act of binding is seen in the preparation of offerings.Psalm 118:27 mentions binding the festival sacrifice with cords to the altar: "The LORD is God and has made His light shine upon us. Bind the festival sacrifice with cords to the horns of the altar" . This act of binding the sacrifice underscores the dedication and consecration of the offering to God.

Binding in Relationships and Unity

The theme of binding is also present in the context of relationships and unity among believers.Colossians 3:14 emphasizes love as the perfect bond of unity: "And over all these virtues put on love, which is the bond of perfect unity" . Here, love is described as the binding force that holds the community of believers together, reflecting the unity and harmony that should characterize the body of Christ.

In summary, while the Bible does not mention a "binder" as a physical object, the concept of binding is rich with spiritual, legal, and relational significance, illustrating the importance of commitment, authority, and unity in the biblical narrative.1. (n.) One who binds; as, a binder of sheaves; one whose trade is to bind; as, a binder of books.

2. (n.) Anything that binds, as a fillet, cord, rope, or band; a bandage; -- esp. the principal piece of timber intended to bind together any building.

1195. desmeuo -- to bind together, to fetter
... bind together. From a (presumed) derivative of desmeo; to be abinder (captor),
ie To enchain (a prisoner), to tie on (a load) -- bind. see GREEK desmeo....
4226. mechabberah -- abinder, clamp, joint
... 4225, 4226. mechabberah. 4227 . abinder, clamp, joint. Transliteration:
mechabberah Phonetic Spelling: (mekh-ab-ber-aw') Short Definition: clamps....

6014a. amar -- to bind sheaves
... Word Origin denominative verb from omer Definition to bind sheaves NASB Word Usage
binder of sheaves (1). 6014, 6014a. amar. 6014b . Strong's Numbers.

To J. Tarn, Esq.
... It would have been ready a month since, having been nearly six weeks in the
book-binder's hands, but he was disappointed in obtaining the necessary paper; I...

To the Rev. J. Jowett
... I must be permitted to say that the manner in which the book-binder, Mr. Lauffert,
is performing his task is above all praise; but he has been accustomed for...

Humanity in the City
... In the Clerk's Office of the US District Court for the Southern District of
New York. GW ALEXANDER,BINDER, 9 Spruce Street. WH TINSON....

Rationalism and Its Effects
... Turner, /History of Philosophy/, 1906.Binder, /Geschichte der philosophie ...
mit Rucksicht auf den Kirchlichen Zustande/, 1844- 45....

The Babe that I Carry Carries Me, Saith Mary, and He Has Lowered...
... They that have pains, lo! here is theBinder up of their breaches. He that has
a child, let him come and become a brother to my Well-beloved!...

To the Rev. A. Brandram
... The rest of the letter treats of indifferent matters. 'Thebinder has brought me
eight Bibles, which he has contrived to make up out of the sheets gnawn by the...

The Power to Bind on Earth and in Heaven.
... [6036] The better, therefore, is thebinder, so much more blessed is he who has
been loosed, so that in every part of the heavens his loosing has been...

Psalm 129. Persecutors Punished.
... 8 [So corn that on the house-top stands No hope of harvest gives; The reaper
ne'er shall fill his hands, Norbinder fold the sheaves....

Manuscripts and Editions of Separate Works.
... added:". S. K?�pper, Ausgew, Schriften des sel. Theodoret aus dem Urtext ?�bers.
E.Binder, ??tudes sur Theodoret. Geneva, 1844. Specht...

But Suppose that the Deity was Present in that Very Stone...
... seventh book of Arnovius (sic) ends, the eighth (ie, Octavius of Minucius Felix)
begins," so that the present arrangement is not due to thebinder, nor clearly...

Binder (3 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) One who binds; as, abinder of sheaves; one whose
trade is to bind; as, abinder of books....Binder (3 Occurrences)....

Pocherethhazzebaim
... pok'-e-reth, po'-ke-reth, po-ke'-reth, -ha-ze-ba'-im (pokhereth hatstsebhayim (Ezra
2:57), or pokhereth ha-tsebhayim (Nehemiah 7:59), "binder (feminine) of the...

Pochereth-hazzebaim (2 Occurrences)
... pok'-e-reth, po'-ke-reth, po-ke'-reth, -ha-ze-ba'-im (pokhereth hatstsebhayim (Ezra
2:57), or pokhereth ha-tsebhayim (Nehemiah 7:59), "binder (feminine) of the...

Binders (2 Occurrences)

Signature (1 Occurrence)
... 6. (n.) A letter or figure placed at the bottom of the first page of each sheet
of a book or pamphlet, as a direction to thebinder in arranging and folding...

Bind (68 Occurrences)

Lifteth (69 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 3:7 He lifteth up, in that day, saying: 'I am not abinder up, And in my
house is neither bread nor garment, Ye do not make me a ruler of the people...

Love (703 Occurrences)
... It is the fulfillment of the royal law (James 2:8), and is to be put above everything
else (Colossians 3:14); it is thebinder that holds all the other graces...

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