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The concept of "corresponding" in the Bible often relates to the idea of things being in agreement, harmony, or alignment with one another. This can be seen in various contexts, including relationships, spiritual truths, and the alignment of one's life with God's will.
Correspondence in Creation and RelationshipsIn the creation narrative, the idea of correspondence is evident in the relationship between man and woman.
Genesis 2:18 states, "The LORD God said, 'It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make for him a suitable helper.'" The term "suitable helper" implies a correspondence, a fitting partnership where both man and woman complement each other. This foundational relationship sets a precedent for the harmony and unity expected in human relationships.
Spiritual CorrespondenceThe New Testament further explores the idea of correspondence in the spiritual realm. In
1 Corinthians 12:12-27, Paul describes the Church as the body of Christ, where each member corresponds to a part of the body, working in harmony for the common good. Verse 12 states, "The body is a unit, though it is comprised of many parts. And although its parts are many, they all form one body. So it is with Christ." This passage emphasizes the importance of each believer's role and the need for unity and cooperation within the Church.
Correspondence with God's WillThe Bible also speaks to the necessity of aligning one's life with God's will.
Romans 12:2 exhorts believers, "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God." This transformation involves a correspondence between the believer's mind and God's will, leading to a life that reflects His purposes.
Correspondence in Moral and Ethical LivingThe correspondence between belief and behavior is a recurring theme in Scripture.
James 2:17 states, "So too, faith by itself, if it does not result in action, is dead." This verse highlights the necessity for a believer's actions to correspond with their professed faith. The alignment of faith and works is essential for a genuine Christian witness.
Correspondence in Prophecy and FulfillmentBiblical prophecy often involves a correspondence between the prophetic word and its fulfillment. The Old Testament contains numerous prophecies that find their correspondence in the New Testament through the life and work of Jesus Christ. For instance,
Isaiah 53:5 prophesies, "But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed." This prophecy corresponds to the crucifixion of Jesus, as described in the Gospels, demonstrating the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan.
ConclusionThe concept of correspondence in the Bible underscores the importance of harmony, unity, and alignment with God's purposes. Whether in relationships, spiritual life, moral conduct, or the fulfillment of prophecy, correspondence reflects the divine order and intention woven throughout Scripture.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
p. pr. & vb. n.) of Correspond.
2. (a.) Answering; conformable; agreeing; suiting; as, corresponding numbers.
3. (a.) Carrying on intercourse by letters.
Greek
499. antitupos -- struck back,corresponding to... struck back,
corresponding to. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: antitupos
Phonetic Spelling: (an-teet'-oo-pon) Short Definition: typical of
...3323. Messias -- Messiah, the OT titlecorresponding to Christ
... Messiah, the OT titlecorresponding to Christ. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Messias Phonetic Spelling: (mes-see'-as) Short Definition...
487. antilutron -- a ransom
... 487 (from 473 , "corresponding to, instead of/exchange" and 3083 , "ransom-price") --
properly, a , referring to Christ paying the complete to secure our...
4567. Satanas -- the adversary, Satan, ie the devil
... Satan. Of Chaldee origincorresponding to ma'bad (with the definite affix); the
accuser, ie The devil -- Satan. see HEBREW ma'bad. (satana) -- 15 Occurrences....
2203. Zeus -- Zeus, the greatest of the pagan Gk. gods
... Zeus Phonetic Spelling: (dzyooce) Short Definition: Zeus Definition: Zeus, the Greek
god of the sky in all its manifestations,corresponding to the Roman...
489. antimisthia -- a reward
... 489 (from 473 , "matching,corresponding" and 3408 , "reward") -- properly,
reward; compensation (which can be pleasant or painful)....
2503. iota -- iota
... Word Origin of Semitic origin; name of the Gr. lettercorresponding to the tenth
Heb. letter, yod Definition iota NASB Word Usage letter (1). jot, iota....
486. antiloidoreo -- to revile in turn
... 486 (from 3060 , "revile" and 473 , "corresponding") -- properly, to abusive insults;
reproach, denigrate; detract from someone's honor (reputation)....
2060. Hermes -- Hermes, the name of a Gr. god and a Christian at...
... Spelling: (her-mace') Short Definition: Hermes Definition: (a) Hermes, the messenger
and herald of the Greek gods, or rather thecorresponding Lycaonian deity...
467. antapodidomi -- to give back as an equivalent, recompense
... 467 (from 473 , "corresponding back" and 591 , "give") -- properly,
"pay-back," recompense; return, as an , ie what is (, "fitting")....
Strong's Hebrew
5487. suph -- to be fulfilled... Word Origin (Aramaic)
corresponding to suph Definition to be fulfilled NASB
Word Usage fulfilled (1), put an end (1). consume, fulfill.
...5758. avayah -- iniquity
... Word Origin (Aramaic)corresponding to avah Definition iniquity NASB Word Usage
iniquities (1). iniquity. (Aramaic) from a rootcorresponding...
5957. alam -- perpetuity, antiquity
... Word Origin (Aramaic)corresponding to olam Definition perpetuity, antiquity NASB
Word Usage all ages (1), all ages to come (1), everlasting (4), forever (9...
5931. illah -- matter, affair, occasion
... Word Origin (Aramaic) from a rootcorresponding to alah Definition matter, affair,
occasion NASB Word Usage ground of accusation (3). occasion....
6386. pelag -- to divide
... Word Origin (Aramaic)corresponding to palag Definition to divide NASB Word Usage
divided (1). divided. (Aramaic)corresponding to palag -- divided....
5839. Azaryah -- one of Daniel's companions
... Word Origin (Aramaic)corresponding to Azaryah Definition one of Daniel's
companions NASB Word Usage Azariah (1). Azariah. (Aramaic...
5922. al -- upon, over, above
... Word Origin (Aramaic)corresponding to al Definition upon, over, above NASB Word
Usage about (3), account (1), against (6), among (1), around (3), concerning (7...
5709. ada -- to pass on or away
... Word Origin (Aramaic)corresponding to adah Definition to pass on or away NASB Word
Usage been removed (1), pass away (1), removes (1), revoked (2), taken away...
6347. pechah -- a governor
... Word Origin (Aramaic)corresponding to pechah Definition a governor NASB
Word Usage governor (6), governors (4). captain, governor....
6447. pas -- palm (of the hand)
... Word Origin (Aramaic)corresponding to pas Definition palm (of the hand)
NASB Word Usage back (1). participle. (Aramaic) from a root...
Library
The Second Charge, ofCorresponding with Magnentius.
... Chapter II. 6. The second charge, ofcorresponding with Magnentius. With
regard to the second calumny, that I have written letters...
Whether Poverty of Spirit is the BeatitudeCorresponding to the...
... OF THE GIFT OF FEAR (TWELVE ARTICLES) Whether poverty of spirit is the
beatitudecorresponding to the gift of fear? Objection 1: It...
Index of the Original Welsh First-Lines,Corresponding to the...
... HEAVEN. INDEX Of the Original Welsh First-lines,corresponding to the order
of the Translations. [7]I. Canu wnaf am gariad Iesu 1 [8]II....
Ten CommandmentsCorresponding to the Plagues of Egypt.
... Book III. Chapter LV."Ten CommandmentsCorresponding to the Plagues of
Egypt. "On account of those, therefore, who by neglect...
Everything Has ItsCorresponding Contrary.
... Book VIII. Chapter LIII."Everything Has ItsCorresponding Contrary. "Therefore
this division holds in all the things of the world...
Degrees of Glory in HeavenCorresponding with the Dignities of the...
... The Stromata, or Miscellanies. Book VI. Chapter XIII."Degrees of Glory in
HeavenCorresponding with the Dignities of the Church Below....
Of the Fratricidal Act of the Founder of the Earthly City, and the...
... Book XV. Chapter 5."Of the Fratricidal Act of the Founder of the Earthly
City, and theCorresponding Crime of the Founder of Rome....
The Four Stages of the Christian's Life, and the Four...
... Chapter 118."The Four Stages of the Christian's Life, and the Four
Corresponding Stages of the Church's History. When, sunk in...
For Godly Sorrow Worketh Repentance to Salvation, not to be...
... It involves a change of opinion respecting the nature of sin, and this change of
opinion followed by acorresponding change of feeling towards sin....
The Sixth vial.
... and crowned with stars (Rev.12:1), and a city illuminated with the glory of God
(Rev.21:10), are each symbols of the true church,corresponding symbols of...
Thesaurus
Corresponding (17 Occurrences)... & vb. n.) of Correspond. 2. (a.) Answering; conformable; agreeing; suiting; as,
corresponding numbers.
... Multi-Version Concordance
Corresponding (17 Occurrences).
...Roll (57 Occurrences)
... of sephar,corresponding to Hebrews sepher) in Ezra 6:1 is rendered in the Revised
Version "archives." In the New Testament the word "volume" (Hebrews 10:7; RV...
Phylactery
... seen of men," and in their zeal for the forms of religion, "make broad their
phylacteries and enlarge the borders of their garments." Thecorresponding word...
Bush (14 Occurrences)
... From its etymology ceneh clearly denotes a "thorny" plant, as does the
corresponding batos in the Septuagint and New Testament....
Scroll (70 Occurrences)
... Cephar (Ezra 6:1, the Revised Version (British and American) "archives, margin
"books"), with thecorresponding Hebrew form cepher, is the generic word for any...
Poetry
... where the same idea is expressed in three successive clauses (Psalm 40:15, 16);
or in a double parallelism, the first and second clausescorresponding to the...
Nature (80 Occurrences)
... Revised Version margin "Greek: physical." The "natural man" is the man in whom the
spirit is unquickened, the "natural body" is thatcorresponding to the...
Oil (281 Occurrences)
... Another Hebrew word, zayith (zeth), "olive," occurs with shemen in several passages
(Exodus 27:20; Exodus 30:24 Leviticus 24:2). Thecorresponding Arabic zeit...
Loop
... A knotted "eye" of cord,corresponding to the "taches" or knobs in the edges of
the curtains of the tabernacle, for joining them into a continuous circuit...
Ward (27 Occurrences)
... 11. (n.) A projecting ridge of metal in the interior of a lock, to prevent the use
of any key which has not acorresponding notch for passing it. 12....
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