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Definition and Usage in Scripture:The term "casting" in the Bible is used in various contexts, often referring to the act of throwing or placing something with intention. It can denote physical actions, such as casting nets or stones, as well as metaphorical actions, such as casting burdens or anxieties upon the Lord.
Old Testament References:1.
Casting Lots: A common practice in the Old Testament, casting lots was used to discern God's will in decision-making. For example, in the division of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel, lots were cast to determine each tribe's inheritance (
Joshua 18:10). The practice is seen as a means of seeking divine guidance, as
Proverbs 16:33 states, "The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD."
2.
Casting Stones: In the context of judgment and punishment, casting stones was a method of execution for certain crimes. This is seen in the account of the stoning of Achan for his disobedience (
Joshua 7:25).
3.
Casting Nets: The act of casting nets is frequently mentioned in the context of fishing, a common occupation in biblical times.
Ecclesiastes 11:1 advises, "Cast your bread upon the waters, for after many days you will find it again," which is often interpreted as an encouragement to generosity and trust in God's provision.
New Testament References:1.
Casting Out Demons: Jesus and His disciples frequently cast out demons as a demonstration of divine authority and the coming of God's kingdom. In
Mark 1:34, it is recorded, "And He healed many who were ill with various diseases and drove out many demons. But He would not allow the demons to speak, because they knew who He was."
2.
Casting Nets: The New Testament also records the act of casting nets in the context of Jesus calling His first disciples. In
Matthew 4:18-19, Jesus sees Simon Peter and Andrew casting a net into the sea and calls them to follow Him, promising to make them "fishers of men."
3.
Casting Cares: Believers are encouraged to cast their anxieties on God, trusting in His care and provision.
1 Peter 5:7 exhorts, "Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you."
Theological Significance:Casting, in its various forms, often symbolizes trust and reliance on God's sovereignty and provision. Whether through the casting of lots to discern God's will, the casting of nets in faith for provision, or the casting of burdens upon the Lord, the act signifies a relinquishing of control and an acknowledgment of God's ultimate authority and care.
Practical Application:For believers, the concept of casting serves as a reminder to trust in God's guidance and provision in all aspects of life. It encourages a posture of faith, where one actively places their concerns, decisions, and future into the hands of a sovereign and loving God.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
p. pr. & vb. n.) of Cast.
2. (n.) The act of one who casts or throws, as in fishing.
3. (n.) The act or process of making casts or impressions, or of shaping metal or plaster in a mold; the act or the process of pouring molten metal into a mold.
4. (n.) That which is cast in a mold; esp. the mass of metal so cast; as, a casting in iron; bronze casting.
5. (n.) The warping of a board.
6. (n.) The act of casting off, or that which is cast off, as skin, feathers, excrement, etc.
Greek
580. apobole -- a throwing away, rejection... a throwing away, rejection. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: apobole
Phonetic Spelling: (ap-ob-ol-ay') Short Definition: a
casting away, rejection
...2816. kleronomeo -- to inherit
... Cognate: 2816 (from 2818 , "a specific allotment of inheritance, apportioned by
casting lots") -- properly, to assign inheritance (inherit) by ....
555. apekdusis -- a stripping off
... off. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: apekdusis Phonetic Spelling:
(ap-ek'-doo-sis) Short Definition: a putting off,casting off Definition: a...
1000. bole -- a throw
... a throw. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: bole Phonetic Spelling:
(bol-ay') Short Definition: acasting, throw Definition: acasting, throw; in...
2820. kleroo -- to assign by lot
... Cognate: 2820 (from 2819 , "to cast lots") -- properly, make a choice when assisted
bycasting (cf. S. Zodhiates, ); to appoint (assign) by lot-casting....
2819. kleros -- a lot
... Scripture encouragescasting lots (2819 ) to better discern the preferred-
will of God (cf. 2307 and their association in Col 1:9-12)....
4014. periaireo -- to take away (that which surrounds)
... Word Origin from peri and haireo Definition to take away (that which surrounds)
NASB Word Usage abandoned (1),casting off (1), take away (1), taken away (1)....
2817. kleronomia -- an inheritance
... Cognate: 2817 (a feminine noun derived from 2818 , "an heir, apportioned inheritance
by thecasting of lots") -- , awarded by , ie the portion () (cf....
293a. amphiballo -- to throw around
... Word Origin from the same as amphoteroi and ballo Definition to throw around NASB
Word Usagecasting a net (1). 293, 293a. amphiballo. 293b ....
1977. epiripto -- to cast upon
... as of cares. Word Origin from epi and rhipto Definition to cast upon NASB
Word Usagecasting (1), threw (1). cast upon. From epi...
Strong's Hebrew
4165. mutsaq -- acasting... 4164, 4165. mutsaq. 4166 . a
casting. Transliteration: mutsaq Phonetic
Spelling: (moo-tsawk') Short Definition:
casting. Word Origin
...4166. mutseqeth -- a pipe,casting
... 4165, 4166. mutseqeth. 4167 . a pipe,casting. Transliteration: mutseqeth
Phonetic Spelling: (moo-tsaw-kaw') Short Definition: piece....
7996. Shalleketh -- "(gate of)casting forth," a temple gate on...
... "(gate of)casting forth," a temple gate on the W. side. Transliteration: Shalleketh
Phonetic Spelling: (shal-leh'-keth) Short Definition: Shallecheth....
1486. goral -- a lot (forcasting)
... 1485, 1486. goral. 1487 . a lot (forcasting). Transliteration: goral
Phonetic Spelling: (go-rawl') Short Definition: lot. Word...
3333. yetsuqah -- acasting
... 3332, 3333. yetsuqah. 3334 . acasting. Transliteration: yetsuqah Phonetic
Spelling: (yets-oo-kaw') Short Definition: rest. Word...
2866. chathath -- terror
... Word Origin from chathath Definition terror NASB Word Usage terror (1).casting
down. From chathath; dismay --casting down. see HEBREW chathath. 2865, 2866....
3445. yeshach -- perhaps emptiness
...casting down. From an unused root meaning to gape (as the empty stomach); hunger --
casting down. 3444, 3445. yeshach. 3446 . Strong's Numbers.
3332. yatsaq -- to pour, cast, flow
... root Definition to pour, cast, flow NASB Word Usage cast (14),casting (1), dished
(1), firm (1), hard (2), hardens (1), molten (2), pour (14), poured (13...
7971. shalach -- to send
... root Definition to send NASB Word Usage again (5), bade his farewell (1), burned*
(1), cast (2), cast off (1),casting (1), certainly let (1), certainly let...
7994. shalak -- (bird of prey) probably cormorant
... cormorant. From shalak; bird of prey, usually thought to be the pelican (fromcasting
itself into the sea) -- cormorant. see HEBREW shalak. 7993, 7994....
Library
Casting Blame.
... XLV.CASTING BLAME. 8th Sunday after Trinity. S. Matthew 7:15.... SUBJECT."I
am going to take as my subject to-day theCasting of Blame....
Casting the Gospel Net.
... HYMNS before annual Sermons to young people, on new-years evenings. Hymn 10Casting
the gospel net. John Newton 8,8,8,8.Casting the gospel net....
Of Self-Denial and theCasting Away all Selfishness
... THE THIRD BOOK. ON INWARD CONSOLATION CHAPTER XXXII Of self-denial and
thecasting away all selfishness. "My Son, thou canst not...
March 21. "Casting all Your Care Upon Him" (I. Peter v. 7).
... MARCH 21. "Casting all your care upon Him" (I. Peter v. 7). "Casting all
your care upon Him" (I. Peter v.7). Some things there are...
TheCasting Out of Devils.
... VII. THECASTING OUT OF DEVILS. Before attempting to say the little I can
concerning this group of miracles, I would protect myself...
And it is not Fitting to Boast at theCasting Forth of the Demons....
... Life of Antony. Section 38. And it is not fitting to boast at thecasting
forth of the demons? 38. And it is not fitting to boast...
Of the Lord's Crossing the Lake on that Occasion on which He Slept...
... Chapter XXIV."Of the Lord's Crossing the Lake on that Occasion on Which He Slept
in the Vessel, and of theCasting Out of Those Devils Whom He Suffered to Go...
How the Word and Power of God Works in his Human Actions: by...
... Section 18. How the Word and Power of God works in His human actions: by
casting out devils, by Miracles, by His Birth of the Virgin....
John Chapter xix. 23, 24
... For Matthew says, "And after they crucified Him, they parted His garments,casting
lots." [1882] Mark: "And they crucified Him, and parted His garments...
Of the Circumstance that Mark Has Recorded More than Luke as...
... VI."Of the Circumstance that Mark Has Recorded More Than Luke as Spoken by the Lord
in Connection with the Case of This Man Who WasCasting Out Devils in the...
Thesaurus
Casting (54 Occurrences)... the mass of metal so cast; as, a
casting in iron; bronze
casting.
... 6. (n.) The act
of
casting off, or that which is cast off, as skin, feathers, excrement, etc.
...Core (1 Occurrence)
... 7. (n.) The portion of a mold which shapes the interior of a cylinder, tube, or
other hollowcasting, or which makes a hole in or through acasting; a part of...
Net (91 Occurrences)
... (2.) The hand-net orcasting-net (Gr. amphiblestron), which was thrown from a rock
or a boat at any fish that might be seen (Matthew 4:18; Mark 1:16)....
Cast (640 Occurrences)
... (vt) To turn (the balance or scale); to overbalance; hence, to make preponderate;
to decide; as, acasting voice.... (n.) The act ofcasting or throwing; a throw....
Lots (26 Occurrences)
... Lots (26 Occurrences). Matthew 27:35 When they had crucified him, they divided his
clothing among them,casting lots, (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)....
Garments (232 Occurrences)
... Matthew 27:35 And they crucified him, and parted his garments,casting lots: that
it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my...
Goldsmith (6 Occurrences)
... refining of the impure gold (Job 28:1 Proverbs 17:3; Proverbs 25:4; Proverbs
27:21 Isaiah 1:25 Malachi 3:3); (2) shaping of objects, (a)casting idols (Numbers...
Walking (189 Occurrences)
... Matthew 4:18 Walking by the sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers: Simon, who is called
Peter, and Andrew, his brother,casting a net into the sea; for they were...
Walked (178 Occurrences)
... Matthew 4:18 And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brothers, Simon named
Peter and Andrew his brother,casting a drag into the sea -- for they were...
Forbade (3 Occurrences)
... Mark 9:38 John said to him, "Teacher, we saw someone who doesn't follow uscasting
out demons in your name; and we forbade him, because he doesn't follow us...
Resources
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