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The term "re-entered" is not explicitly found in the Bible; however, the concept of re-entering or returning is prevalent throughout the Scriptures. This idea often signifies a return to a place, state, or relationship, particularly in the context of repentance, restoration, and fulfillment of God's promises.
Old Testament Context1.
Return from Exile: One of the most significant instances of re-entering in the Old Testament is the return of the Israelites from Babylonian exile. This event is a fulfillment of God's promise to restore His people to their land. In
Jeremiah 29:10 , God declares, "For this is what the LORD says: 'When seventy years for Babylon are complete, I will attend to you and confirm My promise to restore you to this place.'" The re-entry into the Promised Land symbolizes God's faithfulness and the renewal of the covenant relationship.
2.
Re-entering the Promised Land: The Israelites' journey from Egypt to Canaan is marked by their initial entry into the Promised Land under Joshua's leadership. However, due to disobedience, they wandered in the wilderness for forty years before re-entering. This re-entry is a powerful testament to God's patience and the importance of obedience to His commands.
New Testament Context1.
Parable of the Prodigal Son: In
Luke 15:11-32, Jesus tells the parable of the prodigal son, who leaves his father's house and later returns in repentance. The father's acceptance and celebration of his son's re-entry into the family home illustrate God's grace and readiness to forgive those who repent and return to Him.
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Peter's Restoration: After denying Jesus three times, Peter experiences a form of re-entry into his role as a disciple and leader in the early church. In
John 21:15-17 , Jesus asks Peter three times if he loves Him, paralleling Peter's three denials, and commissions him to "Feed My sheep." This re-entry signifies forgiveness and restoration to service.
Theological ImplicationsThe concept of re-entering in the Bible often involves themes of repentance, forgiveness, and restoration. It underscores the idea that God is always willing to welcome back those who turn from their ways and seek Him. This is evident in the overarching narrative of Scripture, where God's redemptive plan is to bring humanity back into a right relationship with Him through Jesus Christ.
Practical ApplicationBelievers are encouraged to examine their lives and, if necessary, re-enter into a deeper relationship with God through repentance and faith. The biblical examples of re-entry serve as reminders of God's enduring love and the hope of restoration for all who seek Him.
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"He is More Honored than Jupiter These Days," the Philosopher was...
... CHAPTER 3 "He is more honored than Jupiter these days," the philosopher
was saying as Vergiliusre-entered.? "He is more honored...
The Treasure Cave
... Then hereentered the shadowy niche. The night was not too dark to show the
interior.... He did not protest, and shereentered the crypt....
Of Internal Acts
... distinct yet simple acts, which shows that we have wandered, and that we re-enter
our heart after having strayed from it; yet when we havere-entered we should...
Hymn for all Hours
... in darkness till three nights had passed away, At Thy voice awoke to soundness,
rising to the light of day, As the breath his framere-entered touched already...
The Rock and the Water
... down the rocky footpath from the Temple to Siloam, and there in a golden vase drew
water from the spring, chanting, as they ascended andre-entered the Temple...
The Night of Resurrection.
... The case was probably the same when at the death of our Lord, so many holy souls
re-entered their bodies, and appeared in the Temple and in different parts of...
Epistle Xlvi. Cyprian's Answer to Cornelius, Congratulating Him on...
... from the fulfilment of our common desire; to wit, that Maximus the presbyter, and
Urbanus, the confessors, with Sidonius and Macarius, havere-entered into the...
God Giving Himself.
... scene comes with it, of Elisha lying prone upon the child, mouth to mouth, eye to
eye, hand to hand, until the breath again softlyreentered that little...
The Drama
... to have been derived from the symbolical games which ushered in the spring, or from
the processions of returning crusaders, who oftenre-entered their homes in...
The Crime of Conspiracy or Banding Together is Utterly Prohibited...
... He had been attached to the Nestorians, but after the reunion between Cyril and
John of Antioch hadre-entered into communion with Cyril on the ground that...
Thesaurus
Reentered (1 Occurrence)... Multi-Version Concordance
Reentered (1 Occurrence). Nehemiah 2:15 Then went
I up in the night by the brook, and viewed the wall; and
...Re-entered (1 Occurrence)
Re-entered.Reentered,Re-entered. Re-entering . Multi-Version Concordance...
(WEY).Reentered,Re-entered. Re-entering . Reference Bible.
Re-entering (1 Occurrence)
Re-entering.Re-entered, Re-entering. Reesaias . Multi-Version Concordance
Re-entering (1 Occurrence)....Re-entered, Re-entering. Reesaias . Reference Bible
Reenter (2 Occurrences)
Alarmed (28 Occurrences)
... (DBY NIV). John 19:8 More alarmed than ever, Pilate no sooner heard these words
than here-entered the Praetorium and began to question Jesus. (WEY)....
Sooner (21 Occurrences)
... (WEY). John 19:8 More alarmed than ever, Pilate no sooner heard these words than
here-entered the Praetorium and began to question Jesus. (WEY)....
Praetorium (8 Occurrences)
... John 19:8 More alarmed than ever, Pilate no sooner heard these words than he
re-entered the Praetorium and began to question Jesus. (WEY)....
Question (153 Occurrences)
... (BBE). John 19:8 More alarmed than ever, Pilate no sooner heard these words than
here-entered the Praetorium and began to question Jesus. (WEY)....
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