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The term "deeply" in the context of the Bible often refers to the intensity or profound nature of emotions, thoughts, or actions. It is used to describe the depth of human experience and the earnestness with which individuals engage with God, others, or their own inner lives.
Emotional Depth:In the Bible, emotions are often portrayed with great depth, reflecting the sincerity and intensity of the human heart. For instance, in
1 Samuel 1:10, Hannah is described as being "deeply distressed" as she prays to the LORD for a child, demonstrating the profound sorrow and earnestness of her supplication. This depth of feeling is a common theme in the Psalms, where the psalmists often express their emotions with great intensity, whether in lament, joy, or repentance.
Spiritual Intensity:The concept of seeking God deeply is a recurring theme in Scripture. In
Deuteronomy 6:5, the command to "love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength" implies a deep, all-encompassing devotion. This depth of commitment is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to pursue a profound relationship with Christ. In
Ephesians 3:17-19, Paul prays that believers may be "rooted and grounded in love" and "know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge," indicating a deep spiritual understanding and connection.
Moral and Ethical Depth:The Bible also calls for a deep commitment to moral and ethical living. In
Micah 6:8, the prophet declares, "He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?" This verse highlights the depth of character and integrity expected of God's people. The call to live deeply moral lives is further emphasized in the teachings of Jesus, who urges His followers to go beyond superficial righteousness and embrace a heart-level obedience to God's commands (
Matthew 5:20).
Relational Depth:Deep relationships are also a significant biblical theme. The love and unity among believers are to be profound and genuine. In
John 13:34-35, Jesus commands His disciples to "love one another" as He has loved them, indicating a deep, sacrificial love that serves as a testimony to the world. The early church exemplified this depth of relationship in
Acts 2:42-47, where believers shared their lives and possessions, demonstrating a profound sense of community and fellowship.
Conclusion:The Bible's use of "deeply" underscores the importance of engaging with God, others, and oneself with sincerity and intensity. Whether in emotions, spirituality, morality, or relationships, the call is to move beyond the surface and embrace a life of profound depth and authenticity.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
adv.) At or to a great depth; far below the surface; as, to sink deeply.
2. (adv.) Profoundly; thoroughly; not superficially; in a high degree; intensely; as, deeply skilled in ethics.
3. (adv.) Very; with a tendency to darkness of color.
4. (adv.) Gravely; with low or deep tone; as, a deeply toned instrument.
5. (adv.) With profound skill; with art or intricacy; as, a deeply laid plot or intrigue.
Greek
389. anastenazo -- to sighdeeply... to sigh
deeply. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: anastenazo Phonetic Spelling:
(an-as-ten-ad'-zo) Short Definition: I groan or sigh
deeply Definition: I
...310. anaboao -- to cry out
... 310 (from 303 , " to the high-point," intensifying 994 "cry out") -- properly, cry
out; () summoning for help, ie with a cry that is (deeply heartfelt)....
2204. zeo -- to boil, be hot
... to bubble over because enough to (J. Thayer); (figuratively) to show great ; be
(literally "boiling" with interest or desire); "to bedeeply committed to...
3014. lepra -- leprosy
... leprosy. Cognate: 3014 -- adeeply infectious, contagious skin disease
rendering a person "ceremonially unclean" in Jewish society....
4790. sugkoinoneo -- to have fellowship with
... 4790 (from 4862 , "identified " and 2841 , "share in") -- properly, share by partaking;
to participate because with someone (ie "deeply ," note the )....
1522. eisakouo -- to listen, to obey
... 1522 (from 1519 , "into, unto" and 191 , "hear") -- properly, hear (unto), ie heard;
to listen ("intentionally,deeply") to grasp a statement to its or (note...
1690. embrimaomai -- to be moved with anger, to admonish sternly
... Word Origin from en and brimaomai (to snort with anger) Definition to be moved with
anger, to admonish sternly NASB Word Usagedeeply moved (2), scolding (1...
1280. diaporeo -- to be greatly perplexed or at a loss
... out"). 1280 ("deeply perplexed") refers to "one who goes the whole list
of possible ways, and finds no way out. Hence, ''" ( 174)....
4970. sphodra -- very much
... Word Origin adverb from sphodros (excessive, violent) Definition very much NASB
Word Usagedeeply (3), exceedingly (1), extremely (3), greatly (1), very (2)....
4586. semnos -- reverend, ie venerable, spec. serious
... 4586 (an adjective derived from 4576 , "to revere, be in awe") -- properly, what
is (dignified, has ""); weighty,deeply respected because viewed as majestic...
Strong's Hebrew
6009. amoq -- to be deep... to be deep. Transliteration: amoq Phonetic Spelling: (aw-mak') Short Definition:
deeply. Word Origin a prim.
... have, make, seek
deeply, depth, be profound.
...3648. kamar -- to grow warm and tender, to be or grow hot
... Word Origin a prim. root Definition to grow warm and tender, to be or grow hot NASB
Word Usage become as hot (1),deeply* (1), kindled (1), stirred (2)....
7356. racham -- compassion
... Word Origin from the same as rechem Definition compassion NASB Word Usage compassion
(30), compassions (1),deeply (1),deeply* (1), mercies (4), mercy (2)....
7690. saggi -- great, much
... Word Origin (Aramaic) corresponding to saggi Definition great, much NASB Word Usage
abundant (2),deeply (1), great (3), greatly (2), many (2), much (1), very...
1692. dabaq -- to cling, cleave, keep close
... Definition to cling, cleave, keep close NASB Word Usage cleaves (4), cling (14),
clings (3), closely pursued (1), closer (1), clung (4),deeply attracted (1...
7264. ragaz -- to be agitated, quiver, quake, be excited...
... root Definition to be agitated, quiver, quake, be excited, perturbed NASB Word Usage
come trembling (1),deeply moved (1), disturbed (2), enraged (1), excited...
7937. shakar -- to be or become drunk or drunken
... Definition to be or become drunk or drunken NASB Word Usage became drunk (1), become
drunk (5), drank freely (1), drunk (5), imbibedeeply (1), intoxicating (1...
Library
But Others Treat of Higher and More Serious Themes, and Show us a...
... But others treat of higher and more serious themes, and show us a mandeeply
engaged in the political and religious life of his day....
But Unbelievers Cry, "How Can the Flesh, which Has Been Putrified...
... Do you refuse to admit the fact when you see mortal ingenuity search for veins of
metaldeeply buried in the ground, and the experienced eye discover gold...
The Maritime Itinerant.
... These facts could not fail to impress verydeeply such a sensitive soul, rejoicing
in his first love, and possessed of a burning passion for the salvation of...
Introduction
... the writer at a considerable disadvantage, for while he wishes to avoid a superficial
treatment of so vital a subject, yet to go into itdeeply, and enter into...
The Hardening Operation of Love.
... Then he explains his feelings in the opposite way: disappointed not because he has
already drank toodeeply from the cup of sin, but notdeeply enough....
How Love Effects the Union of the Soul with God in Prayer.
... Ah! draw me still moredeeply into thy heart, that thy love may devour
me, and that I may be swallowed up in its sweetness. But...
Slavery
... Cardinal Montorio, the Pope's legate, wasdeeply interested in the two fugitives,
and a few days later reconciled the apostate, nowdeeply repentant, to the...
Preface
... One of the dangers to which alldeeply spiritual teaching is open, is a kind of
antinomianism"a species of religious bargaining between the soul and God; and...
Epistle ix. To the Clergy, Concerning Certain Presbyters who had...
... are; so that they who truly repenting might satisfy God, both as the Father and
as merciful, with their prayers and works, are seduced moredeeply to perish...
The Leaven of the Pharisees
... And He sigheddeeply in His spirit, and saith, Why doth this generation seek a sign?...
No wonder that hearing this demand, Jesus signeddeeply in His spirit....
Thesaurus
Deeply (43 Occurrences)... 1. (adv.) At or to a great depth; far below the surface; as, to sink
deeply.
... 4.
(adv.) Gravely; with low or deep tone; as, a
deeply toned instrument.
...Profound (7 Occurrences)
... 3. (a.) Characterized by intensity;deeply felt; pervading; overmastering;
far-reaching; strongly impressed; as, a profound sleep....
Gideon (45 Occurrences)
... The memory of this great deliverance impressed itselfdeeply on the mind of the
nation (1 Samuel 12:11; Psalm 83:11; Isaiah 9:4; 10:26; Hebrews 11:32)....
Sacrifice (300 Occurrences)
... The tribes of Western Asia weredeeply affected by the practice, probably prior
to the settlement of the Hebrews in Palestine, and it continued at least down...
Nehemiah (9 Occurrences)
... with which he carried through the rebuilding of the wall and balked the cunning
plans of the `adversaries.' The piety of his heart, hisdeeply religious spirit...
Deep (237 Occurrences)
... (adv.) To a great depth; with depth; far down; profoundly;deeply.... Mark 8:12 He sighed
deeply in his spirit, and said, "Why does this generation seek a sign?...
Troubled (244 Occurrences)
... NIV). John 11:34 thoughdeeply troubled, asked them, "Where have you laid
him?" "Master, come and see," was their reply. (WEY). John...
Elisha (70 Occurrences)
... at Horeb was not forgotten and its meaning would be profoundly impressed upon the
younger man, whose whole afterlife shows that he haddeeply imbibed the...
Deepest (11 Occurrences)
Human (133 Occurrences)
... The tribes of Western Asia weredeeply affected by the practice, probably prior
to the settlement of the Hebrews in Palestine, and it continued at least down...
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