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Definition and Usage:The term "confidently" refers to the state of being certain or assured in one's actions, beliefs, or attitudes. In a biblical context, it often relates to the trust and assurance believers have in God, His promises, and His guidance. Confidence in the Bible is not based on human strength or wisdom but on faith in God's character and His Word.
Biblical Context:Confidence is a recurring theme in Scripture, where believers are encouraged to place their trust in God rather than in worldly things. This confidence is rooted in the understanding of God's sovereignty, faithfulness, and love.
Key Scriptures:1.
Psalm 27:3 : "Though an army encamps around me, my heart will not fear; though a war breaks out against me, I will keep my trust." This verse illustrates the psalmist's confidence in God's protection and deliverance, even in the face of overwhelming odds.
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Proverbs 3:26 : "For the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from the snare." Here, confidence is directly linked to the Lord's guidance and protection, emphasizing that true security comes from reliance on God.
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Hebrews 4:16 : "Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need." This passage encourages believers to approach God boldly, assured of His willingness to provide help and grace.
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Philippians 1:6 : "being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will continue to perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus." This verse speaks to the assurance believers have in God's ongoing work in their lives, fostering a sense of confidence in His plans and purposes.
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1John 5:14 : "This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us." Confidence in prayer is highlighted here, with the assurance that God listens to and answers prayers aligned with His will.
Theological Insights:Confidence in the biblical sense is deeply intertwined with faith. It is not a self-generated assurance but a trust that stems from a relationship with God. This confidence is nurtured through the study of Scripture, prayer, and the experience of God's faithfulness in one's life. It is a confidence that transcends circumstances, rooted in the eternal and unchanging nature of God.
Practical Application:Believers are called to live confidently, not in their own abilities, but in the power and promises of God. This confidence should manifest in various aspects of life, including decision-making, facing challenges, and sharing the gospel. By trusting in God's wisdom and strength, Christians can navigate life's uncertainties with assurance and peace.
Examples from Biblical Characters:·
David: Known for his confidence in God, David faced Goliath with the assurance that the Lord would deliver him (
1 Samuel 17:45-47). His life exemplifies trust in God's power and faithfulness.
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Paul: The Apostle Paul often wrote about his confidence in God's plans and purposes, even amidst persecution and hardship. His letters encourage believers to remain steadfast in their faith (
Philippians 1:20).
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Daniel: Daniel's confidence in God was evident when he continued to pray despite the threat of the lion's den. His unwavering trust resulted in divine protection and deliverance (
Daniel 6:10-23).
In summary, biblical confidence is a profound trust in God that empowers believers to live boldly and faithfully, assured of His presence and promises.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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adv.) With confidence; with strong assurance; positively.
Greek
1340. diischurizomai -- to lean upon, affirmconfidently... to lean upon, affirm
confidently. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: diischurizomai
Phonetic Spelling: (dee-is-khoo-rid'-zom-ahee) Short Definition: I assert
...1226. diabebaioomai -- to affirmconfidently
... to affirmconfidently. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: diabebaioomai Phonetic
Spelling: (dee-ab-eb-ahee-o'-om-ahee) Short Definition: I assert...
3954. parresia -- freedom of speech, confidence
... and rhesis (speech) Definition freedom of speech, confidence NASB Word Usage boldness
(4), boldness in...speech (1), confidence (13),confidently (1), openly (2...
2292. tharreo -- to be of good courage
... Word Origin a late form of tharseo Definition to be of good courage NASB Word Usage
bold (2),confidently (1), good courage (2), have confidence (1)....
Library
Out of the Many True Things, it is not AssertedConfidently that...
... Book XII. Chapter XXIV."Out of the Many True Things, It is Not Asserted
Confidently that Moses Understood This or That. 33. But...
Psalm XCIV.
... "The Lord is the God of vengeance; the God of vengeance hath dealtconfidently"
(ver.1). Dost thou think that He doth not punish?...
On the Highest and Supreme Perfection of Man, in So Far as it is...
... idea of writing something for myself on and about the state of complete and full
abstraction from everything and of cleaving freely,confidently, nakedly and...
Careful to Maintain Good Works
... I will that thou affirm these thingsconfidently, to the end that they which
have believed God may be careful to maintain good works....
The Epistles of St. Paul
... John can beconfidently placed at a later date than St. John's Gospel. Now, these
twenty-one Epistles assume the truth of the story contained in the Gospels....
Probable Dates of his Works.
... The 21 Hymns which stand first in our collection mayconfidently be assigned to
the year of the third siege (350) and the thirteen following years....
Same Subject Continued.
... uttered a good word [1478] ;' and, Our God shall come even visibly, and shall not
keep silence [1479] .' And again he speaks moreconfidently, saying, Mine eye...
Epistle xxx. To Narses, the Religious (Nars?? Relegioso) .
... (2 Timothy 3:12). And with regard to this Iconfidently say that you would
live less godly if you suffered persecution less. For...
Psalm XII.
... "I will dealconfidently in Him:" according to that in the Gospel, "For He taught
them as one having authority, and not as their scribes." [467]....
Defective Learning.
... A new generation of youthful expositorsconfidently assert that these words refer
to "by grace are ye saved." The majority of them are evidently ignorant of...
Thesaurus
Confidently (32 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Confidently (32 Occurrences).
... Acts 12:15 And they said
unto her, Thou art mad. But she
confidently affirmed that it was even so.
...Trust (201 Occurrences)
... 12. (n.) To hopeconfidently; to believe; -- usually with a phrase or infinitive
clause as the object. 13.... 16. (n.) To risk; to ventureconfidently. 17....
Proclaimeth (10 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 23:6 In his days is Judah saved, and Israel dwellethconfidently, And this
his name that Jehovah proclaimeth him, 'Our Righteousness.' (YLT)....
Affirming (3 Occurrences)
... Luke 22:59 And one hour, as it were, having intervened, a certain other wasconfidently
affirming, saying, 'Of a truth this one also was with him, for he is...
Satiety (12 Occurrences)
... YLT). Leviticus 25:19 and the land hath given its fruit, and ye have eaten to
satiety, and have dweltconfidently on it. (YLT). Leviticus...
Despising (25 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 28:26 And they have dwelt on itconfidently, And builded houses, and planted
vineyards, And dweltconfidently -- in My doing judgments, On all those...
Contempt (55 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 28:26 And they have dwelt on itconfidently, And builded houses, and planted
vineyards, And dweltconfidently -- in My doing judgments, On all those...
Dwelt (307 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 25:18 And ye have done My statutes, and My judgments ye keep, and have
done them, and ye have dwelt on the landconfidently, (YLT)....
Troubling (51 Occurrences)
... (BBE). Ezekiel 34:28 And they are no more a prey to nations, And the beast of the
earth devoureth them not, And they have dweltconfidently, And there is none...
Confidence (103 Occurrences)
... confident" for "trusted" (Job 40:23); "to have confidence" for "thinketh that he
hath whereof he might trust" (Philippians 3:4); "confidently" for "constantly...
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