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The term "briefly" is not directly found in the text of the Bible; however, the concept of brevity is present throughout the Scriptures, often emphasizing the transient nature of life and the importance of concise communication. The Bible frequently underscores the value of speaking wisely and succinctly, as well as the fleeting nature of human existence.
Brevity in Speech:The Bible encourages believers to be mindful of their words, advocating for speech that is both wise and concise.
Proverbs 10:19 states, "When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise." This verse highlights the potential for sin in excessive talking and the wisdom found in brevity. Similarly,
Ecclesiastes 5:2 advises, "Do not be quick to speak, and do not let your heart be hasty to utter a word before God. After all, God is in heaven, and you are on earth. So let your words be few."
The New Testament also reflects this principle. In
James 1:19 , believers are instructed, "My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger." This passage emphasizes the importance of listening over speaking, suggesting that brevity in speech can lead to greater understanding and harmony.
Brevity of Life:The Bible frequently addresses the brevity of human life, urging individuals to live with an awareness of life's fleeting nature.
Psalm 39:4-5 expresses this sentiment: "Show me, O LORD, my end and the measure of my days. Let me know how fleeting my life is. You, indeed, have made my days as handbreadths, and my lifetime as nothing before You. Truly each man at his best exists as but a breath." This passage reflects the biblical view that life is short and should be lived with purpose and awareness of eternity.
James 4:14 echoes this theme, stating, "You do not even know what will happen tomorrow! What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes." This verse serves as a reminder of the uncertainty and brevity of life, encouraging believers to trust in God's sovereignty and plan.
Brevity in the Gospel Message:The gospel message itself is often presented with brevity and clarity, focusing on the essential truths of salvation through Jesus Christ. The Apostle Paul exemplifies this in
1 Corinthians 15:3-4 , where he succinctly summarizes the gospel: "For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures." This concise statement captures the core of the Christian faith, demonstrating the power of brevity in conveying profound truths.
In summary, while the word "briefly" may not appear in the Bible, the principles of brevity in speech, the brevity of life, and the succinct presentation of the gospel are woven throughout the biblical narrative, offering guidance and wisdom to believers.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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adv.) Concisely; in few words.
Greek
4935. suntomos --briefly...briefly. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: suntomos Phonetic Spelling:
(soon-tom'-oce) Short Definition: concisely,
briefly Definition: concisely,
briefly...1223. dia -- through, on account of, because of
... through, on account of, because of NASB Word Usage account (4), after (2), afterward
(1), always* (2), because (111), between* (1),briefly* (1), charge* (1...
3641. oligos -- few, little, small
... word Definition few, little, small NASB Word Usage brief (1),briefly (1), few
(11), few things (3), great* (1), little (7), little way (1), little while (4...
1024. brachus -- short, little
... Word Origin a prim. word Definition short, little NASB Word Usagebriefly* (1),
little (3), little while (2), short time (1). few words, little space....
5030. tacheos -- quickly, hastily
... hastily, quickly, shortly. Adverb from tachus;briefly, ie (in time) speedily, or
(in manner) rapidly -- hastily, quickly, shortly, soon, suddenly....
346. anakephalaioo -- to sum up, gather up
... summarize. From ana and kephalaioo (in its original sense); to sum up --briefly
comprehend, gather together in one. see GREEK ana. see GREEK kephalaioo....
Library
Having ShownBriefly How Impious and Infamous are the Opinions...
... Book VI. 1 Having shownbriefly how impious and infamous are the opinions
which you have formed about? Having shownbriefly how...
This Question I ShouldBriefly Solve, if I Should Say...
... Section 24. This question I shouldbriefly solve, if I should say? 24. This
question I shouldbriefly solve, if I should say, because...
I MayBriefly Reduce the Chief Persuading Motive to this So...
... A TREATISE OF CHRISTIAN LOVE. John xiii. 35. Chapter III. I maybriefly reduce
the chief persuading motive to this so needful and so much?...
Three ThingsBriefly to be Regarded in Christ --viz. His Offices...
... CHAPTER 15. THREE THINGSBRIEFLY TO BE REGARDED IN CHRIST"VIZ. HIS OFFICES OF PROPHET,
KING, AND PRIEST. THREE THINGSBRIEFLY TO BE REGARDED IN CHRIST"VIZ....
HeBriefly Takes up Again the Same Points of Dispute...
... Book V. Chapter XV. Hebriefly takes up again the same points of dispute?
Hebriefly takes up again the same points of dispute...
Argument: HeBriefly Shows, Moreover, what Ridiculous, Obscene...
... Chapter XXIV."Argument: HeBriefly Shows, Moreover, What Ridiculous, Obscene, and
Cruel Rites Were Observed in Celebrating the Mysteries of Certain Gods....
Let us See, Then,Briefly what Holy Scripture Has to Say Regarding...
... Chapter LIV. Let us see, then,briefly what holy Scripture has to say
regarding good and evil? Let us see, then,briefly what...
HeBriefly Repeats the Allegorical Interpretation of Genesis (Ch....
... Book XIII. Chapter XXXIV."HeBriefly Repeats the Allegorical Interpretation of Genesis
(Ch. I.), and Confesses that We See It by the Divine Spirit. 49....
However, if we must ReferBriefly to the Difference Between the...
... Chapter XXVI. However, if we must referbriefly to the difference between
the constitution which was given? However, if we must...
The Evidences of ChristianityBriefly Stated, and the New...
... SERMON I. THE EVIDENCES OF CHRISTIANITYBRIEFLY STATED, AND THE NEW TESTAMENT
PROVED TO. BE GENUINE.2 PET. i.16. "WE HAVE NOT FOLLOWED...
Thesaurus
Briefly (6 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Briefly (6 Occurrences). Acts 24:4 But that I may not
too much intrude on thy time, I beseech thee to hear us
briefly in thy kindness.
...Brief (7 Occurrences)
... 4. (adv.)Briefly.... Ephesians 3:3 and that by a revelation the truth hitherto kept
secret was made known to me as I have alreadybriefly explained it to you....
Synoptic
... In it Zahnbriefly indicates what the problem was as it presented itself to the
church in the earlier centuries, and gives in detail the history of the...
Amon (20 Occurrences)
... The story of his reign is toldbriefly in 2 Kings 21:19-26, and still morebriefly,
though in identical terms, so far as they go, in 2 Chronicles 33:21-25....
Gather (251 Occurrences)
... British and American) "to sum up all things in Christ"; compare Ephesians 2:14;
in Romans 13:9 the passive is translated "bebriefly comprehended," the Revised...
Brier (10 Occurrences)
Galatia (6 Occurrences)
... In Acts 18:23 he again revisited the two regiones, and they arebriefly enumerated:
(1) the Galatic region (so calledbriefly by a traveler, who had just...
History (57 Occurrences)
... books that are found objectionable. Sometimes whole periods are passed over
or treated verybriefly. Then, too, the political pragmatism...
Creeds
... the Scriptural foundation and rudimentary Biblical statements upon which the
distinctive dogmas of the church are based; and, secondly,briefly describe the...
Virgin (62 Occurrences)
... We may deal with this division of our subject verybriefly, because if we are to
allow any weight at all to textual evidence there is no question as to the...
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