Topical Encyclopedia
In the context of the Bible, the term "remark" can be understood as a statement or comment made by an individual, often carrying significant meaning or insight. While the specific word "remark" may not frequently appear in the Berean Standard Bible, the concept is prevalent throughout the Scriptures, as individuals often make remarks that reveal their character, intentions, or the divine truths they have received.
Old Testament ContextIn the Old Testament, remarks often come from prophets, kings, and other leaders who convey God's messages or their own reflections on events. For example, in the book of Job, Job's friends make numerous remarks about his suffering, attempting to explain it from their understanding of God's justice.
Job 4:7-8 records Eliphaz's remark: "Consider now: Who, being innocent, has ever perished? Or where were the upright destroyed? As I have observed, those who plow iniquity and those who sow trouble reap the same."
The Psalms are filled with remarks that express the psalmists' emotions, ranging from despair to joy, and their reflections on God's nature and works.
Psalm 19:1 is a remark on the glory of God: "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands."
New Testament ContextIn the New Testament, Jesus Christ's remarks are of paramount importance, as they convey His teachings, parables, and the revelation of God's kingdom. For instance, in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus makes numerous remarks that challenge conventional wisdom and reveal deeper spiritual truths.
Matthew 5:14 records Jesus' remark: "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden."
The apostles also make significant remarks throughout the New Testament, often in the context of preaching the Gospel or addressing the early church. In
Acts 2:38 , Peter makes a pivotal remark during his sermon at Pentecost: "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit."
Theological ImplicationsRemarks in the Bible often serve as a means of divine revelation or moral instruction. They can be spontaneous or carefully considered, but they frequently carry weight and authority, especially when spoken by prophets, Jesus, or the apostles. The remarks of Jesus, in particular, are foundational to Christian doctrine and ethics, as they reveal the heart of God and the path to salvation.
Practical ApplicationFor believers, the remarks found in Scripture can serve as guidance for daily living, offering wisdom and insight into God's will. They encourage reflection on one's own words and the impact they can have on others.
Proverbs 15:23 highlights the value of a timely remark: "A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word!"
In summary, while the term "remark" itself may not be frequently used in the Bible, the concept is integral to understanding the communication of divine truth and human response throughout the biblical narrative.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
n.) To mark in a notable manner; to distinguish clearly; to make noticeable or conspicuous; to point out.
2. (n.) To take notice of, or to observe, mentally; as, to remark the manner of a speaker.
3. (n.) To express in words or writing, as observed or noticed; to state; to say; -- often with a substantive clause; as, he remarked that it was time to go.
4. (v. i.) To make a remark or remarks; to comment.
5. (n.) Act of remarking or attentively noticing; notice or observation.
6. (n.) The expression, in speech or writing, of something remarked or noticed; the mention of that which is worthy of attention or notice; hence, also, a casual observation, comment, or statement; as, a pertinent remark.
Greek
3056. logos -- a word (as embodying an idea), a statement, a...... 1), instruction (1), length* (1), matter (4), matters (1), message (10), news (3),
preaching (1), question (2), reason (2), reasonable (1),
remark (1), report
...4487. rhema -- a word, by impl. a matter
... a matter NASB Word Usage charge (1), discourse (1), fact (2), matters (1), message
(2), nothing* (1),remark (1), say (1), say say (1), saying (1), sayings (3...
Library
TheRemark, Indeed, was True which Celsus Made, that any One...
... Chapter LXVII. Theremark, indeed, was TRUE which Celsus made, that any
one? Theremark, indeed, was true which Celsus made, that...
Extremely Foolish Also is hisRemark, "What God, or Spirit...
... Chapter XVII. Extremely foolish also is hisremark, "What god, or spirit?
Extremely foolish also is hisremark, "What god, or...
His NextRemark Upon the Christians Is: "They Will Admit that...
... Chapter LXVII. His nextremark upon the Christians is: "They will admit
that these images? His nextremark upon the Christians...
His NextRemark Was, "Have not These Inferior Powers had Assigned...
... Chapter LXX. His nextremark was, "Have not these inferior powers had
assigned to them by God? His nextremark was, "Have not...
But as we had Begun toRemark it is not Sufficient for a Christian...
... The Doubtful Letters Of Sulpitius Severus. Chapter VII. But as we had
begun toremark it is not sufficient for a Christian to?...
Before we Begin Our Reply, we have toRemark that the Endeavour to...
... Chapter XLII. Before we begin our reply, we have toremark that the endeavour
to show? Before we begin our reply, we have toremark...
Celsus Next Addresses to us the FollowingRemark: "You Will Not...
... Chapter XLIII. Celsus next addresses to us the followingremark: "You will
not? Celsus next addresses to us the followingremark...
After this the Jew Makes Another SillyRemark, Saying...
... Chapter XVIII. After this the Jew makes another sillyremark, saying? After
this the Jew makes another sillyremark, saying, "How...
The Rich Women of Piety who Followed Jesus Christ's Teaching by...
... Chapter XIX."The Rich Women of Piety Who Followed Jesus Christ's Teaching by Parables
The Marcionite Cavil Derived from Christ'sRemark, When Told of His...
We Close Our Survey of Christ's Sayings in Regard to his Relations...
... We close our survey of Christ's sayings in regard to his relations to the Old Testament
with aremark directly suggested by it, from which the weightiest...
Thesaurus
Remark (2 Occurrences)... 2. (n.) To take notice of, or to observe, mentally; as, to
remark the manner
of a speaker.
... 4. (vi) To make a
remark or remarks; to comment.
...Observe (216 Occurrences)
... army. 3. (vt) To express as what has been noticed; to utter as aremark;
to say in a casual or incidental way; toremark. 4. (vi...
Note (129 Occurrences)
... 7. (n.) A briefremark; a marginal comment or explanation; hence, an annotation
on a text or author; a comment; a critical, explanatory, or illustrative...
Mark (182 Occurrences)
... 23. (vt) To notice or observe; to give attention to; to take note of; to
remark; to heed; to regard. 24. (vi) To take particular...
Philippi (8 Occurrences)
... of bribery. Hisremark is well known that no fortress was impregnable
to whose walls an ass laden with gold could be driven. Of...
Quietly (30 Occurrences)
... 4. (adv.) Noiselessly; silently; withoutremark or violent movement; in a manner
to attract little or no observation; as, he quietly left the room....
Virgin (62 Occurrences)
... The first and most obviousremark to be made upon this question is, granting-what
is extremely uncertain-that this reading is original, it does not prove nor...
Notice (44 Occurrences)
... 7. (vt) To show that one has observed; to take public note of;remark upon;
to make comments on; to refer to; as, to notice a book....
Unbelief (16 Occurrences)
... We mayremark that it is a loss in our language that "unbelief" is the only word
we can use as the antithesis to "faith"; for "faith" and "belief" (which see...
Observation (4 Occurrences)
... conclusion; judgment. 3. (n.) Hence: An expression of an opinion or judgment
upon what one has observed; aremark. 4. (n.) Performance...
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