Topical Encyclopedia
The term "conquered" in the biblical context often refers to the act of overcoming or subduing enemies, territories, or spiritual adversaries. This concept is prevalent throughout the Scriptures, illustrating both physical and spiritual victories achieved through divine intervention and human obedience to God's commands.
Old Testament ContextIn the Old Testament, the theme of conquest is prominently featured in the narratives of the Israelites as they enter the Promised Land. The Book of Joshua is a primary source for understanding the concept of conquest, as it details the Israelites' divinely ordained mission to take possession of Canaan.
Joshua 11:23 states, "So Joshua took the entire land, according to all that the LORD had spoken to Moses, and Joshua gave it as an inheritance to Israel according to their tribal allotments. Then the land had rest from war."
The conquest of Canaan was not merely a military campaign but a fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham, as seen in
Genesis 15:18-21. The Israelites' victories were attributed to their faithfulness and obedience to God's commands, as well as His direct intervention, such as the miraculous fall of Jericho (
Joshua 6:20).
New Testament ContextIn the New Testament, the concept of being "conquered" takes on a more spiritual dimension. The Apostle Paul speaks of believers as "more than conquerors" through Christ.
Romans 8:37 declares, "No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us." This passage emphasizes the victory believers have over sin, death, and spiritual adversaries through the redemptive work of Jesus Christ.
The Book of Revelation also addresses the theme of conquest, portraying Christ as the ultimate conqueror who will defeat all evil and establish His eternal kingdom.
Revelation 17:14 states, "They will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them because He is Lord of lords and King of kings, and He will be accompanied by His called and chosen and faithful ones."
Spiritual WarfareThe concept of being conquered is also relevant in the context of spiritual warfare.
Ephesians 6:12 reminds believers, "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world's darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." Christians are called to put on the full armor of God to stand firm against these spiritual forces, ensuring that they are not conquered by evil but remain steadfast in their faith.
Moral and Ethical ImplicationsThe biblical narratives of conquest often raise questions about morality and ethics, particularly concerning the destruction of entire cities and peoples. From a conservative Christian perspective, these events are understood within the framework of divine justice and the fulfillment of God's sovereign plan. The conquest of Canaan, for example, is seen as a judgment against the Canaanites' idolatry and wickedness, as well as a means of establishing a holy nation set apart for God's purposes.
ConclusionThe theme of being conquered in the Bible encompasses both physical and spiritual dimensions, illustrating the triumph of God's people through His power and guidance. Whether through the historical conquests of the Israelites or the spiritual victories of believers in Christ, the concept underscores the ultimate sovereignty and justice of God in the unfolding of His redemptive plan.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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imp. & p. p.) of Conquer.
Greek
259. halosis -- a taking, capture... Word Origin from haliskomai (to be taken,
conquered) Definition a taking,
capture NASB Word Usage captured (1). capture, be taken.
...4102. pistis -- faith, faithfulness
... PLEASURE IN HIM" (). 1 Jn 5:4: "For conquers the world; and this is the conquest
that hasconquered the world – our. (4102).". 3. In...
164. aichmalotos -- captive
... Word Origin from aichme (a spear) and haliskomai (to be taken,conquered)
Definition captive NASB Word Usage captives (1). captive....
3534. nikos -- victory
... Mt 12:20; 1 Cor 15:54) -- whichconquered all the powers of darkness (sin). Accordingly,
death can exert conquest over the believer (1 Cor 15:55). See 3528 ()....
2610. katagonizomai -- to struggle against
... Word Origin from kata and agonizomai Definition to struggle against NASB
Word Usageconquered (1). to conquer, defeat, overcome....
Strong's Hebrew
8112. Shimron Meron -- a Canaanite cityconquered by Joshua... a Canaanite city
conquered by Joshua. Transliteration: Shimron Meron Phonetic
Spelling: (shim-rone' mer-one') Short Definition: Shimron-meron.
...6539. Paras -- a country in W. Asia whichconquered Bab.
... 6538, 6539. Paras. 6540 . a country in W. Asia whichconquered Bab.... Word Origin
of foreign origin Definition a country in W. Asia whichconquered Bab....
5617. Sepharvayim -- a cityconquered by the king of Assyr.
... Sepharvayim or Sepharim. 5618 . a cityconquered by the king of Assyr.... Word Origin
of foreign origin Definition a cityconquered by the king of Assyr....
5755. Ivvah -- a cityconquered by Assyr.
... Ivvah or Avva. 5756 . a cityconquered by Assyr.... Word Origin from the same as avon
Definition a cityconquered by Assyr. NASB Word Usage Avva (1), Ivvah (3)....
3641b. Kalneh -- a cityconquered by Assyria
... a cityconquered by Assyria. Transliteration: Kalneh Short Definition: Calneh. Word
Origin from the same as Kalneh Definition a cityconquered by Assyr....
6540. Paras -- a country in W. Asia whichconquered Bab.
... Paras. 6541 . a country in W. Asia whichconquered Bab.... Word Origin (Aramaic)
corresponding to Paras Definition a country in W. Asia whichconquered Bab....
5729. Eden -- a territoryconquered by Assyr.
... Eden. 5730 . a territoryconquered by Assyr.... Word Origin from the same as Eden
Definition a territoryconquered by Assyr. NASB Word Usage Eden (3). Eden....
5221. nakah -- to smite
... attacked (6), attacks (3), beat (3), beat down (1), beaten (5), beating (1), blows
(1), bothered (1), cast (1), clap (3), clapped (1),conquered (5), defeat (5...
553. amets -- to be stout, strong, bold, alert
... root Definition to be stout, strong, bold, alert NASB Word Usageconquered (1),
courageous (11), determined (1), harden (1), hardened (1), increases (1), made...
Library
SamsonConquered
... SamsonConquered. A Sermon (No.224). Delivered on Sabbath Morning, November 21st,
1858, by the. REV. CH SPURGEON. at the Music Hall, Royal Surrey Gardens....
That when David hadConquered the Philistines who Made War against...
... CHAPTER 4. That When David HadConquered The Philistines Who Made War Against Him
At Jerusalem, He Removed The Ark To Jerusalem And Had A Mind To Build A Temple...
How MosesConquered Sihon and Og Kings of the Amorites, and...
... CHAPTER 5. How MosesConquered Sihon And Og Kings Of The Amorites, And Destroyed
Their Whole Army And Then Divided Their Land By Lot To Two Tribes And A Half...
How Nebuchadnezzar, when He hadConquered the King of Egypt Made...
... CHAPTER 6. How Nebuchadnezzar, When He HadConquered The King Of Egypt Made An
Expedition Against The Jews, And Slew Jehoiakim, And Made Jeholachin His Son King...
That HeConquered Nearly the Whole World.
... The Life of the blessed emperor constantine, by eusebius pamphilus. Book
I. Chapter VIII."That heconquered nearly the Whole World....
Then I haveConquered; Then at Last
... VI. Then I haveconquered; then at last. 8,6,8,6... trans. by Catherine Winkworth, 1855.
Then I haveconquered; then at last. My course is run, good night!...
"You haveConquered, O Gaul," Said Postumianus, "You have...
... Dialogues of Sulpitius Severus. Chapter V. "You haveconquered, O Gaul,"
said Postumianus, "you haveconquered? "You haveconquered...
Sin and DeathConquered. --Romans, x. 4
... ORIGINAL HYMNS HYMN CCXXXII. Sin and Deathconquered."Romans, x. 4.
6.6.8.6 James Montgomery. Sin and Deathconquered."Romans, x.4....
How Covetousness Can beConquered.
... Prolegomena. Chapter XXI. How covetousness can beconquered. And in this
case it will be the greatest victory and a lasting triumph...
HavingConquered his Triple Desire, He Arrives at Salvation.
... Book X. Chapter XLI."HavingConquered His Triple Desire, He Arrives at Salvation.
66. And thus have I reflected upon the wearinesses...
Thesaurus
Conquered (20 Occurrences)... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Conquer. Multi-Version Concordance
Conquered (20 Occurrences). Hebrews 11:33 men who, as
...Medes (15 Occurrences)
... Rammanu-nirari III of Assyria (Rawlinson, Western Asiatic Inscriptions, I, 35) declares
that he (810-781 BC) hadconquered "the land of the Medes and the land...
Babylon (270 Occurrences)
... The most famous of the early kings of Babylonia were Sargon of Accad (BC.3800) and
his son, Naram-Sin, whoconquered a large part of Western Asia, establishing...
Pharaoh (245 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary The official title borne by the Egyptian kings down
to the time when that country wasconquered by the Greeks....
Conquer (12 Occurrences)
... in execution, on the day that the enemies of the Jews hoped to conquer them, (but
it was turned out the opposite happened, that the Jewsconquered those who...
Hittites (39 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. HITTITES. hit'-its (bene cheth, chittim; Chettaioi):
One of the seven nationsconquered by Israel in Palestine....
Necho (3 Occurrences)
... After this battle Necho marched on to Carchemish (qv), where he met andconquered
the Assyrian army, and thus all the Syrian provinces, including Palestine...
Og (22 Occurrences)
... (see SIHON.). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. OG. (`ogh; Og): King of Bashan,
whose territory, embracing 60 cities, wasconquered by Moses and the Israelites...
Jehoiakim (37 Occurrences)
... in Jewish politics, having been defeated by the Chaldeans at Carchemish (2 Kings
24:7; Jeremiah 46:2). Palestine was now invaded andconquered by Nebuchadnezzar...
Edom (108 Occurrences)
... them. They wereconquered by David (2 Samuel 8:14; Comp. 1 Kings 9:26),
and afterwards by Amaziah (2 Chronicles 25:11, 12). But...
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