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In the context of the Bible, the term "cell" does not appear explicitly in the text. However, the concept of a cell, as understood in modern biological terms, can be related to the biblical understanding of the body and its intricate design by God. The Bible often speaks to the complexity and wonder of God's creation, which can be seen as encompassing the cellular level of life.
Creation and the BodyThe Bible emphasizes that God is the Creator of all life, and this includes the smallest components of living organisms. In
Genesis 1:27 , it is written, "So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them." This verse underscores the divine craftsmanship involved in human creation, which can be extended to the cellular level, as cells are the building blocks of the human body.
The Body as a TempleThe Apostle Paul, in his letters, often refers to the body as a temple of the Holy Spirit. In
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 , Paul writes, "Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body." This passage highlights the sanctity and importance of the human body, which includes every cell that comprises it. The idea of the body as a temple suggests that each part, down to the cellular level, is significant and should be treated with respect and care.
The Intricacy of God's DesignPsalm 139:13-14 speaks to the intricate design of the human body: "For You formed my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are Your works, and I know this very well." This passage can be seen as a reflection on the complexity and precision of God's creation, which includes the cellular structures that sustain life. The psalmist's awe at being "fearfully and wonderfully made" can be understood to encompass the marvel of cellular biology.
Healing and RestorationThe Bible also speaks to God's power in healing and restoring the body, which can be seen as involving the restoration of cells and tissues. In
Jeremiah 30:17 , God promises, "But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds, declares the LORD." This assurance of healing can be interpreted as extending to the cellular level, where God’s restorative power can bring about physical healing and renewal.
Spiritual ImplicationsWhile the Bible does not specifically mention cells, the spiritual implications of understanding the body as a complex, divinely created entity are profound. The recognition of the body's cellular makeup can lead to a greater appreciation for the intricacy of God's creation and the responsibility to care for one's body as a sacred trust from God. The cellular structure of the body, though unseen, plays a vital role in the overall health and function of the individual, reflecting the unseen yet essential work of God in the life of believers.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
n.) A very small and close apartment, as in a prison or in a monastery or convent; the hut of a hermit.
2. (n.) A small religious house attached to a monastery or convent.
3. (n.) Any small cavity, or hollow place.
4. (n.) The space between the ribs of a vaulted roof.
5. (n.) Same as Cella.
6. (n.) A jar of vessel, or a division of a compound vessel, for holding the exciting fluid of a battery.
7. (n.) One of the minute elementary structures, of which the greater part of the various tissues and organs of animals and plants are composed.
8. (v. t.) To place or enclose in a cell.
Greek
3612. oikema -- a dwelling... a dwelling. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: oikema Phonetic Spelling:
(oy'-kay-mah) Short Definition: a prison Definition: a prison
cell.
...2781. kerion -- honeycomb.
... honeycomb. Diminutive from keos (wax); acell for honey, ie (collectively) the comb --
(honey-)comb. 2780, 2781. kerion. 2782 . Strong's Numbers.
Strong's Hebrew
2588. chanuth -- acell, vault... 2587, 2588. chanuth. 2589 . a
cell, vault. Transliteration: chanuth Phonetic
Spelling: (khaw-nooth') Short Definition:
cell. Word
...3957. lishkah -- room, chamber, hall,cell
... 3956, 3957. lishkah. 3958 . room, chamber, hall,cell. Transliteration: lishkah
Phonetic Spelling: (lish-kaw') Short Definition: chambers....
7992. shelishi -- third (an ordinal number)
... Ordinal from shalowsh; third; feminine a third (part); by extension, a third (day,
year or time); specifically, a third-storycell) -- third (part, rank, time...
2352. chuwr -- a city in Asher
... hole Or (shortened) chur {khoor}; from an unused root probably meaning to bore;
the crevice of a serpent; thecell of a prison -- hole. 2351, 2352....
5393. nishkah -- a chamber
... Word Origin from nashak Definition a chamber NASB Word Usage chambers (1), quarters
(1), room (1). chamber. For lishkah; acell -- chamber. see HEBREW lishkah....
Library
The Hermit'sCell
... The Hermit'sCell. Gerhard Ter Steegen I John iv.16.... But safe from the storm and
the tempest. My soul hath acell; There ever, beside the still waters,....
Antony, However, According to his Custom, Returned Alone to his...
... Life of Antony. Section 45. Antony, however, according to his custom, returned
alone to his owncell? 45. Antony, however, according...
How one Loses by Going Away from One'sCell.
... II. Second Conference of Abbot Moses. Chapter XV. How one loses by going away from
one'scell. And so we ought always to remain shut up in ourcell....
Of Another Old Man, who Never Partook of Food Alone in hisCell.
... Prolegomena. Chapter XXVI. Of another old man, who never partook of food
alone in hiscell. We have seen another who lived alone...
Of Him whom the Superior came Upon and Found in hisCell, Deluded...
... Prolegomena. Chapter XVI. Of him whom the superior came upon and found in
hiscell, deluded by idle vainglory. I remember an elder...
A Rebuke of the Same Old Man, when He had Come to MyCell in the...
... Prolegomena. Chapter XXXV. A rebuke of the same old man, when he had come
to mycell in the middle of the night. The same Theodore...
Of the Discreet Rule by which Every one must Retire to hisCell...
... Of the discreet rule by which every one must retire to hiscell after the close
of the prayers; and of the rebuke to which any one who does otherwise is subject...
Our Arrival at Abbot Serapion'sCell, and Inquiry on the Different...
... Second Conference of Abbot Moses. Chapter I. Our arrival at Abbot Serapion'scell,
and inquiry on the different kinds of faults and the way to overcome them....
Christ Saves.
... False witnesses swore a lie, and that is how we are here." "Oh," I said, "Christ
cannot save anybody here; there is nobody lost." I went to the nextcell....
Of the Cells which Abbot Archebius Gave up to us with their...
... inflamed with the desire of imitating them, the aforesaid Archebius, the most famous
among them for the grace of kindness, drew us into hiscell, and having...
Thesaurus
Cell (8 Occurrences)... plants are composed. 8. (vt) To place or enclose in a
cell.
Multi-Version Concordance
Cell (8 Occurrences). Acts 12:7
...Tower (74 Occurrences)
... At the top of the last tower there was a largecell, and in thecell a large
couch was laid, well covered; and by it a golden table....
Egg (3 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) A simplecell, from the development of which the young of animals are formed;
ovum; germcell. 3. (n.) Anything resembling an egg in form....
Budding (8 Occurrences)
... 3. (n.) A process of asexual reproduction, in which a new organism orcell is formed
by a protrusion of a portion of the animal or vegetable organism, the bud...
Babylon (270 Occurrences)
... Upou the topmost tower a largecell was built, wherein was a couch and a
golden table. No image was placed in thecell, and no one...
Cellar (1 Occurrence)
Celestial (3 Occurrences)
Babel (3 Occurrences)
... Upou the topmost tower a largecell was built, wherein was a couch and a
golden table. No image was placed in thecell, and no one...
Quaternion
... On the night before his intended execution he was sleeping in hiscell between two
soldiers, "bound with two chains," his left hand chained to one and his...
Quick (49 Occurrences)
... quick and dead. (KJV). Acts 12:7 And behold, an angel of the Lord stood
by him, and a light shone in thecell. He struck Peter on...
Resources
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