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The term "recollect" is not explicitly found in the Bible; however, the concept of recollection, or the act of remembering, is a significant theme throughout Scripture. Recollection in a biblical sense often involves calling to mind the works, promises, and commandments of God, as well as the history and experiences of His people. This act of remembering is crucial for maintaining faithfulness and obedience to God.
Old Testament ContextIn the Old Testament, the Israelites are frequently commanded to remember the deeds of the Lord. For instance, in
Deuteronomy 8:2 , Moses instructs the Israelites, "Remember that the LORD your God led you all the way these forty years in the wilderness, to humble and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep His commandments." Here, recollection serves as a means of spiritual reflection and growth, reminding the people of God's faithfulness and their own need for obedience.
The Psalms also emphasize the importance of recollection.
Psalm 77:11-12 states, "I will remember the works of the LORD; yes, I will remember Your wonders of old. I will reflect on all You have done and ponder Your mighty deeds." This passage highlights the role of recollection in worship and meditation, encouraging believers to draw strength and inspiration from God's past actions.
New Testament ContextIn the New Testament, Jesus Himself emphasizes the importance of remembering His teachings and commands. In
John 14:26 , Jesus promises the Holy Spirit, saying, "But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you." The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in helping believers recollect the teachings of Christ, ensuring that His words remain alive and active in their hearts.
The Apostle Paul also underscores the significance of recollection in the life of a believer. In
1 Corinthians 11:24-25 , during the institution of the Lord's Supper, Paul recounts Jesus' words: "And when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, 'This is My body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of Me.' In the same way, after supper He took the cup, saying, 'This cup is the new covenant in My blood; do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.'" Here, recollection is central to the practice of communion, serving as a continual reminder of Christ's sacrifice and the new covenant.
Theological ImplicationsRecollection in the Bible is not merely an intellectual exercise but a spiritual discipline that fosters a deeper relationship with God. It involves actively bringing to mind God's past faithfulness, His promises, and His commandments, which in turn strengthens faith and encourages obedience. The act of remembering is often linked with gratitude, worship, and a renewed commitment to live according to God's will.
Throughout Scripture, the call to recollect serves as a reminder of the continuity of God's work in history and in the lives of His people. It is a means by which believers can anchor themselves in the truth of God's Word, drawing from the well of past experiences to navigate present challenges and future uncertainties.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
v. t.) To recover or recall the knowledge of; to bring back to the mind or memory; to remember.
2. (v. t.) Reflexively, to compose one's self; to recover self-command; as, to recollect one's self after a burst of anger; -- sometimes, formerly, in the perfect participle.
3. (n.) A friar of the Strict Observance, -- an order of Franciscans.
Greek
3415. mnaomai -- be mindful, remember... be mindful, remember. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: mnaomai Phonetic Spelling:
(mnah'-om-ahee) Short Definition: I remember,
recollect Definition: I
...3403. mimnesko -- to remind, remember
... Cognate: 3403 (from 3415 , "to remember,recollect," dictionary) -- properly,
recall, bring to mind, remind oneself (purposefully); to remember, have in mind...
3421. mnemoneuo -- to call to mind, to make mention of
... From a derivative of mneme; to exercise memory, ieRecollect; by implication, to
punish; also to rehearse -- make mention; be mindful, remember....
363. anamimnesko -- to remind, call to one's remembrance
... call to mind, remember. From ana and mimnesko; to remind; (reflexively) torecollect --
call to mind, (bring to, call to, put in), remember(-brance)....
Strong's Hebrew
7876. shayah -- to forget... A primitive root; to keep in memory -- be unmindful. (Render Deuteronomy 32:18,
"A Rock bore thee, thou must
recollect; and (yet) thou hast forgotten," etc.).
...Library
Petilianus Said: "Or if any one Chance toRecollect the Chants of...
... Book II. Chapter 30. " 68. Petilianus said: "Or if any one chance to
recollect the chants of a? "68. Petilianus said: "Or...
The Loftiness of Humility
... Let a manrecollect honestly and faithfully his past life; let himrecollect his
sayings and doings for the past week; even for the past twenty-four hours: and...
The Hearing Ear and the Seeing Eye
... Butrecollect that it is not all the wonder, but only the beginning of it. The ear
is wonderful: but still more wonderful is it how the ear hears....
St John the Baptist
... There is also one exquisite picture, by Annibale Caracci, if Irecollect rightly,
in which the blessed babe is lying asleep, and the blessed Virgin signs to St...
The Kingdom of Christ
... But while werecollect this"which in these days almost all forget" that Christ the
Lord is the ruler, and he alone; we mustrecollect likewise that he is...
The Tenses
... they have to pay particular attention to the tenses of the verbs; and it is important
for Christians also to remember their tenses,"torecollect the past...
Christian Standing and Christian Progress
... iii.15; so read). We belong to Him everywhere, and werecollect it. We owe
adoring reverence to Him everywhere, and werecollect it....
Signs and Wonders.
... We mustrecollect one thing"That our Lord did not put forward the mere power
of His miracles as the chief sign of His being the Son of God....
Footnotes
... [5] Wealth of Nations, Book IV., Chap. VII. [6] Mr. Thomas Haddon of Clipstone writes:
"Irecollect when I was about ten years old, at my father's house; it...
Reflections Upon the Preceding Account.
... We are, thirdly, invited torecollect the success of the apostles and of their
companions, at the several places to which they came, both within and without...
Thesaurus
Recollect (3 Occurrences)... 2. (vt) Reflexively, to compose one's self; to recover self-command; as, to
recollect one's self after a burst of anger; -- sometimes, formerly, in the perfect
...Recollected (6 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) ofRecollect. Multi-Version Concordance
Recollected (6 Occurrences). Matthew 26:75 and Peter...
Lifetime (28 Occurrences)
... Matthew 27:63 "Sir," they said, "werecollect that during his lifetime that impostor
pretended that after two days he was to rise to life again. (WEY)....
Impostor (1 Occurrence)
... Matthew 27:63 "Sir," they said, "werecollect that during his lifetime that impostor
pretended that after two days he was to rise to life again. (WEY RSV)....
Fully (153 Occurrences)
... (See RSV). Luke 16:25 But Abraham said, Child,recollect that thou hast fully received
thy good things in thy lifetime, and likewise Lazarus evil things....
Revoke (10 Occurrences)
... like. 3. (vt) To hold back; to repress; to restrain. 4. (vt) To draw back;
to withdraw. 5. (vt) To call back to mind; torecollect. 6...
Recoils (2 Occurrences)
Record (71 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) To recall to mind; torecollect; to remember;
to meditate. 2. (vt) To repeat; to recite; to sing or play....
Recall (11 Occurrences)
... 3. (vt) To call back to mind; to revive in memory; torecollect; to remember;
as, to recall bygone days. 4. (n.) A calling back; a revocation....
Remember (230 Occurrences)
... into the mind again, as previously perceived, known, or felt; to have a renewed
apprehension of; to bring to mind again; to think of again; torecollect; as, I...
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