Topical Encyclopedia
In biblical terms, the concept of "conclusion" can be understood as the culmination or final part of a narrative, teaching, or divine plan. The Bible, as a collection of sacred texts, often presents conclusions that encapsulate moral lessons, divine promises, or prophetic fulfillments. These conclusions serve to reinforce the overarching themes of God's sovereignty, justice, and love.
Old Testament ContextIn the Old Testament, conclusions often come in the form of fulfilled prophecies or the completion of significant events. For example, the conclusion of the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land is marked by the crossing of the Jordan River and the subsequent settlement in Canaan (Joshua 3-4). This event signifies the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham and his descendants.
The Book of Ecclesiastes offers a philosophical reflection on the meaning of life, culminating in a conclusion that emphasizes the fear of God and obedience to His commandments: "Now that all has been heard, here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the whole duty of man" (
Ecclesiastes 12:13). This conclusion underscores the importance of a life oriented towards God amidst the vanities of the world.
New Testament ContextIn the New Testament, conclusions often highlight the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan through Jesus Christ. The Gospels conclude with the resurrection and ascension of Jesus, affirming His victory over sin and death. The Gospel of Matthew ends with the Great Commission, where Jesus instructs His disciples to spread the Gospel to all nations: "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit" (
Matthew 28:19).
The Book of Revelation provides a prophetic conclusion to the biblical narrative, depicting the ultimate triumph of God over evil and the establishment of a new heaven and a new earth.
Revelation 21:6 states, "And He said to me, 'It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To the thirsty I will give freely from the spring of the water of life'" . This conclusion offers hope and assurance of eternal life for believers.
Theological ImplicationsTheologically, conclusions in the Bible often serve to affirm God's faithfulness and the certainty of His promises. They remind believers of the ultimate purpose and direction of history, which is under God's sovereign control. The conclusion of biblical narratives and teachings encourages believers to live in anticipation of God's final victory and the fulfillment of His kingdom.
Practical ApplicationFor Christians, understanding the conclusions of biblical texts can provide guidance and encouragement in their faith journey. These conclusions often call for a response of faith, obedience, and hope. By reflecting on the conclusions of Scripture, believers are reminded of the importance of aligning their lives with God's will and remaining steadfast in their faith.
In summary, the concept of "conclusion" in the Bible is multifaceted, encompassing the fulfillment of divine promises, the culmination of redemptive history, and the moral and spiritual lessons imparted to believers. Through these conclusions, Scripture offers a vision of hope and assurance grounded in the character and purposes of God.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
n.) The last part of anything; close; termination; end.
2. (n.) Final decision; determination; result.
3. (n.) Any inference or result of reasoning.
4. (n.) The inferred proposition of a syllogism; the necessary consequence of the conditions asserted in two related propositions called premises. See Syllogism.
5. (n.) Drawing of inferences.
6. (n.) An experiment, or something from which a conclusion may be drawn.
7. (n.) The end or close of a pleading, e.g., the formal ending of an indictment, against the peace, etc.
8. (n.) An estoppel or bar by which a person is held to a particular position.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
CONCLUSIONkon-kloo'-zhun (coph): InEcclesiastes 12:13 the King James Version, where the Revised Version (British and American) has "the end," namely, a summary of the entire argument of the book.
Greek
485. antilogia -- gainsaying, contradiction... 485 (from 483 , "to dispute," derived from 473 , "opposite to" and 3004 , "speaking
to a
conclusion") -- properly, a
conclusion which closely "," but does so
...1256. dialegomai -- to discuss, to address, to preach
... 1256 (from 1223 , "through, from one side across to the other," which intensifies
3004 , "speaking to aconclusion") -- properly, "getting a " by exchanging...
4009. peras -- a limit
... peras Phonetic Spelling: (per'-as) Short Definition: a boundary, limit, an end
Definition: (a) a boundary, limit, extremity, (b) an end,conclusion....
1271. dianoia -- the mind, disposition, thought
... 1271 ("critical thinking"), literally " reasoning," incorporates both sides
of a matter to reach a meaningful ()conclusion. Such...
357. analogizomai -- to consider
... reason") -- properly, reason to a by moving through the needed thought-process
(analysis); to "add things ," from "premise toconclusion" -- especially by...
1589. ekloge -- a (divine) selection
... Cognate: 1589 (from 1537 , " and " and 3004 , " to aconclusion") -- properly,
selection out of and a given ; (theologically) . See 1586 ()....
2551. kakologeo -- to speak ill of
... 2551 (from 2556 , "a malicious disposition" and 3004 , "speaking to aconclusion") --
properly, to speak evil, using malicious, damaging words that are ()....
3671. homologia -- an agreement, confession
... confession. Cognate: 3671 (from 3674 , "the same, together" and 3004 , "
to aconclusion, ") -- properly, a embraced by (,). 3671...
5342. phero -- to bear, carry, bring forth
... Scotch , 'bear,' " J. Thayer, Curtis) -- properly, to bear, carry (bring) along,
especially temporarily or to a definite (prescribed)conclusion (defined by...
3670. homologeo -- to speak the same, to agree
... 3670 (from 3674 , "together" and 3004 , " to aconclusion") -- properly,, ie ("");
to profess (confess) because in full agreement; to align with (endorse)....
Strong's Hebrew
5490. soph -- an end... Word Origin from suph Definition an end NASB Word Usage
conclusion* (1),
end (3), rear (1).
conclusion, end, hinder participle. From
...1697. dabar -- speech, word
... 1), commandments (1), Commandments (2), commands (1), compliments* (1), concerned
(1), concerning (1), concerning* (3),conclusion* (1), conditions (1...
Library
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...Conclusion. Allow me, dear reader, to say in closing, that it is my sincere
opinion that in view of the reasonings and facts presented...
Conclusion
... BOOK I. THE MAN.CONCLUSION. "And ye are witnesses of these things....CONCLUSION.
We approach, at last, the end of our poor attempt....
Conclusion.
...CONCLUSION. Our introduction is upon the subject of Life; ourconclusion is
upon Death. To many people the word death is full of horror....
Conclusion
...Conclusion. On our somewhat brief examination of the four Gospels it has
been the writer's design to bring before the reader that...
Conclusion
...CONCLUSION. The orator having distinguished himself by these perfections
of eloquence at the bar, in counsels, in the assemblies...
Conclusion
...CONCLUSION. Hence the exercise of Covenanting has powerful claims. It is important.
It is unfolded by a flood of light from the page of Divine truth....
Conclusion
... FIFTH HEAD OF DOCTRINE.CONCLUSION. And this is the perspicuous, simple,
an ingenuous declaration of the orthodox doctrine respecting...
Conclusion
...CONCLUSION. "Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth" (Rev.19:6).
In our Foreword to the Second Edition we acknowledge the...
Conclusion
...Conclusion. Despite this triumphant appeal to his quiet citizenship under
Mary Stuart, the following description of her mother shows...
Conclusion
... THE ORIGIN OF THE NEW TESTAMENTConclusion. In the foregoing pages an attempt
has been made to survey and set in order the most important...
Thesaurus
Conclusion (10 Occurrences)... See Syllogism. 5. (n.) Drawing of inferences. 6. (n.) An experiment, or something
from which a
conclusion may be drawn.
... Standard Bible Encyclopedia.
CONCLUSION.
...Preacher (27 Occurrences)
... It has a formalconclusion (12:8-13).... The book as a whole sums itself up in the
conclusion, "Fear God, and keep his commandments" (Ecclesiastes 12:13)....
Ecclesiastes (1 Occurrence)
... It has a formalconclusion (12:8-13).... The book as a whole sums itself up in the
conclusion, "Fear God, and keep his commandments" (Ecclesiastes 12:13)....
Converse (5 Occurrences)
... 8. (n.) A proposition in which, after aconclusion from something supposed has been
drawn, the order is inverted, making theconclusion the supposition or...
End (3706 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) Point beyond which no procession can be made;conclusion; issue; result,
whether successful or otherwise; conclusive event; consequence....
Isaiah (64 Occurrences)
... and language of the closing section (40-66) and those of the preceding chapters
as to necessitate a different authorship, and lead to theconclusion that there...
Eden (19 Occurrences)
... Thisconclusion has been arrived at from the fact that at the present time the three
fundamental types of the races of mankind are grouped about this region....
Gifts (144 Occurrences)
... The inauthenticconclusion of Mark's Gospel, if it does not preserve words actually
used by Christ Himself, bears witness at all events to the traditional...
Devils (48 Occurrences)
... a spirit. A spirit would hardly be used to call up another spirit. This
conclusion is confirmed by the etymology. The word 'obh...
Demons (54 Occurrences)
... a spirit. A spirit would hardly be used to call up another spirit. This
conclusion is confirmed by the etymology. The word 'obh...
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