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The term "brought" is frequently used in the Bible to describe the act of carrying, leading, or presenting something or someone from one place to another. It is a past tense verb that signifies the completion of an action, often with significant theological or narrative implications. The use of "brought" in Scripture highlights God's providence, human obedience, and the unfolding of divine plans.
Old Testament UsageIn the Old Testament, "brought" often refers to God's deliverance and guidance of His people. A prominent example is the Exodus, where God brought the Israelites out of Egypt.
Exodus 13:14 states, "In the future, when your son asks you, ‘What does this mean?’ you are to tell him, ‘With a mighty hand the LORD brought us out of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.’" This act of bringing the Israelites out of bondage is a central theme in the Old Testament, symbolizing God's power and faithfulness.
The term is also used in the context of offerings and sacrifices.
Leviticus 1:3 instructs, "If his offering is a burnt offering from the herd, he is to bring an unblemished male; he must present it at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, that he may be accepted by the LORD." Here, "brought" signifies the act of presenting offerings to God, an essential aspect of worship and covenant relationship.
New Testament UsageIn the New Testament, "brought" continues to convey themes of deliverance and fulfillment. One significant instance is the bringing of Jesus to various places during His ministry. In
Matthew 4:24 , it is recorded, "News about Him spread all over Syria, and people brought to Him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering acute pain, the demon-possessed, those having seizures, and the paralyzed—and He healed them." This passage highlights Jesus' role as the healer and the fulfillment of messianic prophecies.
The term is also used in the context of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection. In
Mark 15:1 , it is written, "Early in the morning, the chief priests, elders, scribes, and the whole Sanhedrin devised a plan. They bound Jesus, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pilate." The act of bringing Jesus to Pilate is a pivotal moment in the Passion narrative, leading to the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan through Christ's sacrifice.
Theological ImplicationsThe concept of being "brought" in the Bible often underscores God's sovereignty and the fulfillment of His promises. Whether it is the Israelites being brought out of Egypt, offerings being brought to the altar, or individuals being brought to Jesus for healing, the term signifies movement towards God's purposes. It reflects the divine initiative in salvation history and the human response to God's call.
In a broader theological sense, "brought" can also symbolize the believer's journey from sin to salvation, from death to life, as they are brought into the kingdom of God through faith in Jesus Christ. This transformative process is central to the Christian faith, emphasizing the grace and mercy of God in bringing His people to Himself.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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imp. & p. p.) of Bring.
Greek
3920. pareisaktos --brought in secretly...brought in secretly. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: pareisaktos Phonetic
Spelling: (par-ice'-ak-tos) Short Definition:
brought in secretly Definition
...4939. suntrophos -- onebrought up with, ie a foster brother or an...
... onebrought up with, ie a foster brother or an intimate friend. Part of Speech:
Adjective Transliteration: suntrophos Phonetic Spelling: (soon'-trof-os) Short...
5267. hupodikos --brought to trial, answerable to
...brought to trial, answerable to. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: hupodikos
Phonetic Spelling: (hoop-od'-ee-kos) Short Definition: answerable to...
1096. ginomai -- to come into being, to happen, to become
... 1), appeared (3), arise (1), arises (2), arose (6), arrived (3), became (53), become
(83), becomes (8), becoming (2), been (12), beenbrought (1), been done (1...
2609. katago -- to bring down
... Word Origin from kata and ago Definition to bring down NASB Word Usage
bring...down (3),brought (1),brought...down (3), put (2). bring down....
3343. metapempo -- to send after or for
... Word Origin from meta and pempo Definition to send after or for NASB Word Usage
brought (1),brought here (1), send (3), sent (4). to send after, summon....
4254. proago -- to lead forth, to go before
... Word Origin from pro and ago Definition to lead forth, to go before NASB Word Usage
before (1), bring (1), bring...forward (1),brought (1),brought...before (1...
1246. diakatelegchomai -- to confute completely
... Ac 18:28, implies that 'he met the opposing arguments in turn (), andbrought them
down to the ground ().' It carries also the thought that hebrought home...
1295. diasozo -- to bring safely through (a danger), to save...
... dia and sozo Definition to bring safely through (a danger), to save thoroughly NASB
Word Usage bring...safely (1), bring...safely through (1),brought safely (2...
2476. histemi -- to make to stand, to stand
... root sta- Definition to make to stand, to stand NASB Word Usagebrought (1), bystanders
(1), bystanders* (1), came (1), came to a halt (1), come (1), confirmed...
Strong's Hebrew
1822. dummah -- one silenced orbrought to silence... 1821, 1822. dummah. 1823 . one silenced or
brought to silence. Transliteration:
dummah Phonetic Spelling: (doom-maw') Short Definition: silent.
...7725. shub -- to turn back, return
... 1), bring them back (14), bring you back (5), bring back (14), bring presents (1),
bring...back (4), bringing (1), bringing the back (1),brought (2),brought...
7126. qarab -- to come near, approach
... 3), approaching (2), assisted (1), bring (20), bring her near (1), bring him near
(2), bring you near (1), bring near (4), brings (1),brought (11),brought...
3381. yarad -- to come or go down, descend
... down (2), bring my down (3), bring the down (1), bring them down (10), bring you
down (5), bring your down (1), brings (1), brings down (3),brought him down (4...
3318. yatsa -- to go or come out
... 1), become known (1), beyond* (1), born* (3), breaks (1), bring (58), bring forth
(12), bringing (6), brings (6), brings forth (5),brought (121),brought me...
4355. makak -- to be low or humiliated
... Word Origin a prim. root Definition to be low or humiliated NASB Word Usagebrought
low (1), sag (1), sank down (1). bebrought low, decay....
5437. sabab -- to turn about, go around, surround
... go around, surround NASB Word Usage about (2), all around (1), around (2), around*
(1), away* (1), bring back (1), bring...over (1),brought (2),brought...
4551. macca' -- a quarry or quarrying
... 4550, 4551. macca'. 4551a . a quarry or quarrying. Transliteration: macca'
Phonetic Spelling: (mas-saw') Short Definition:brought. before it wasbrought,...
6213a. asah -- do, make
... 1), attain (1), bear (4), bearing (2), behave (1), bestowed (1), bring (4), bring
it about (1), bring about (1), bring forth (1),brought (1),brought about (4...
935. bo -- to come in, come, go in, go
... associate (4), attacks (1), attain (4), befalls (1), border (1), born (1), bring
(246), bring it to pass (1), bringing (21), brings (9),brought (255),brought...
Library
Brought Nigh
... HYMNSBROUGHT NIGH. "Riches of His grace.""Ephesians 1:7.... Quickened by Thy breath.
Riches of Thy grace havebrought us. There, in Christ, to Thee;...
Brought Nigh
...Brought Nigh. WR Hebrews 10:19. No more veil! God bids me enter. By the new and
living way". Not in trembling hope I venture,. Boldly I His call obey;...
How it wasBrought About that the Greeks Speak of Three Hypostases...
... Book VII. Chapter 4."How It WasBrought About that the Greeks Speak of
Three Hypostases, the Latins of Three Persons. Scripture...
Because I wasBrought Low,
... ASPIRATIONS Because I wasbrought low,. 6,6,6,6 tr., John Brownlie. I. Because I
wasbrought low,. And sin had triumphed quite,. Thou God, all good, didst bow,....
Though the New TestamentBrought to an End the Production of...
... THE ORIGIN OF THE NEW TESTAMENT 5. Though the New Testamentbrought to an end the
production of authoritative Christian writings, yet it cleared the way for...
ChildrenBrought to Christ, and not to the Font
... ChildrenBrought to Christ, and Not to the Font. A Sermon (No.581). Delivered
on Sunday Morning, July 24th, 1864, by the. Rev. CH SPURGEON,....
IBrought My Merits to the Throne,
... JUDGMENT Ibrought my merits to the throne,. 8,8,8,8,8,8 tr., John Brownlie. I.
Ibrought my merits to the throne,. And set them forth in order there;...
And that Men May beBrought to Believe, God Mercifully Sends the...
... First Head of Doctrine. Divine Election and Reprobation Article 3 And that men may
bebrought to believe, God mercifully sends the messengers of these?...
How it wasBrought About that they Fast on the Sabbath in the City...
... Prolegomena. Chapter X. How it wasbrought about that they fast on the
Sabbath in the city. But some people in some countries of...
How the CanaanitesBrought the Israelites under Slavery for Twenty...
... CHAPTER 5. How The CanaanitesBrought The Israelites Under Slavery For Twenty Years;
After Which They Were Delivered By Barak And Deborah, Who Ruled Over Them...
Thesaurus
Brought (8013 Occurrences)... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Bring. Multi-Version Concordance
Brought (8013 Occurrences).
Brought is found 8013 times in 12 translations.
...Almug (2 Occurrences)
... (1 Kings 10:11, 12) = algum (2 Chronicles 2:8; 9:10, 11), in the Hebrew occurring
only in the plural almuggim (indicating that the wood wasbrought in planks...
Sacks (12 Occurrences)
... Genesis 43:18 The men were afraid, because they werebrought to Joseph's house;
and they said, "Because of the money that was returned in our sacks at the...
Silenced (19 Occurrences)
... we know that whatever things the law says, it speaks to those who are under the
law, that every mouth may be closed, and all the world may bebrought under the...
Algum (3 Occurrences)
... me also cedar-trees, fir-trees, and algum-trees, out of Lebanon" (2 Chronicles
2:8). In 1 Kings 10:11 it is said that the navy of Hiram "thatbrought gold from...
Sheshbazzar (4 Occurrences)
... 1:8 Sheshbazzar was the prince (Hannasi) of Judah into whose hands Cyrus put the
vessels of the house of the Lord which Nebuchadnezzar hadbrought forth out of...
Son's (34 Occurrences)
... Genesis 27:25 He said, "Bring it near to me, and I will eat of my son's venison,
that my soul may bless you." Hebrought it near to him, and he ate....
Virgins (33 Occurrences)
... Judges 21:12 They found among the inhabitants of Jabesh Gilead four hundred young
virgins, who had not known man by lying with him; and theybrought them to...
Sanhedrim (20 Occurrences)
... Peter and John were alsobrought before it for promulgating heresy (Acts 4:1-23;
5:17-41); as was also Stephen on a charge of blasphemy (6:12-15), and Paul for...
Spared (45 Occurrences)
... 1 Samuel 15:15 Saul said, "They havebrought them from the Amalekites; for the people
spared the best of the sheep and of the cattle, to sacrifice to Yahweh...
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