Topical Encyclopedia
The term "designated" in a biblical context often refers to the act of being appointed, set apart, or chosen for a specific purpose or role by God or by human authority. This concept is prevalent throughout the Scriptures, where individuals, places, and objects are designated for particular functions in God's divine plan.
Old Testament UsageIn the Old Testament, the idea of designation is frequently associated with the consecration of individuals for religious service. For example, Aaron and his sons were designated as priests to serve in the tabernacle.
Exodus 28:1 states, "And bring near to you your brother Aaron and his sons with him from among the Israelites to serve Me as priests—Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron’s sons."
The concept also extends to places and objects. The tabernacle itself was designated as the dwelling place of God among His people.
Exodus 25:8 says, "And they are to make a sanctuary for Me, so that I may dwell among them." Similarly, the city of Jerusalem was designated as the central place of worship and the location of the temple, as seen in
2 Chronicles 6:6 : "But I have chosen Jerusalem for My Name to be there, and I have chosen David to be over My people Israel."
New Testament UsageIn the New Testament, the idea of being designated is often linked to the calling and commissioning of individuals for ministry. Jesus Himself designated the twelve apostles to be His closest followers and to carry out His mission.
Mark 3:14 records, "He appointed twelve whom He designated as apostles, to accompany Him, to be sent out to preach."
The apostle Paul frequently speaks of his own designation as an apostle to the Gentiles. In
Romans 1:1 , he introduces himself as "Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God."
Theological ImplicationsThe concept of being designated underscores the sovereignty of God in choosing and appointing individuals and entities for His purposes. It reflects the biblical theme of divine election and calling, where God, in His wisdom and foreknowledge, sets apart people and places for His glory and the fulfillment of His redemptive plan.
In the life of believers, the idea of being designated can be seen in the call to holiness and service.
1 Peter 2:9 declares, "But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light."
Practical ApplicationUnderstanding the biblical concept of being designated encourages believers to recognize their own calling and purpose within the body of Christ. It invites reflection on how God has uniquely equipped and appointed each person for specific roles in His kingdom. This awareness fosters a sense of responsibility and privilege in serving God and others, aligning one's life with His divine will and purpose.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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imp. & p. p.) of Designate.
Greek
4287. prothesmia -- appointed beforehand... appointed time. From pro and a derivative of tithemi; fixed beforehand, ie (feminine
with hemera implied) a
designated day -- time appointed. see GREEK pro.
...4316. prosagoreuo -- to address, hence to call by name
... Word Origin from pros and agoreuo (to speak in the assembly) Definition to address,
hence to call by name NASB Word Usagedesignated (1). call, designate....
3004. lego -- to say
... 1), asked (3), asking (4), bring charges (1), call (8), called (34), calling (1),
calls (3), claimed (1), claiming (2), command (3),designated (1), follows (1...
5021. tasso -- to draw up in order, arrange
... root tag- Definition to draw up in order, arrange NASB Word Usage appointed (2),
designated (1), determined (1), devoted (1), established (1), set (1)....
Strong's Hebrew
5344a. naqab -- to pierce... 5344, 5344a. naqab. 5344b . to pierce. Transliteration: naqab Short
Definition:
designated. Word Origin a prim. root Definition
...4662. miphqad -- a muster, appointment, appointed place
... From paqad; an appointment, ie Mandate; concretely, adesignated spot; specifically,
a census -- appointed place, commandment, number. see HEBREW paqad....
5414. nathan -- to give, put, set
... 1), consign (1), contribute (1), cried (1), dedicated (1), defeat (1), deliver
(26), delivered (26), delivers (3), designate (1),designated (1), direct (1...
3259. yaad -- to appoint
... root Definition to appoint NASB Word Usage agreed to meet (1), appointed (3), assemble
(1), assembled (3), assigned (1),designated (1), designates (1), gather...
Library
Whether Venial Sins are SuitablyDesignated as "Wood, Hay, and...
... OF VENIAL SIN IN ITSELF (SIX ARTICLES) Whether venial sins are suitably
designated as "wood, hay, and stubble"? Objection 1: It...
The Son by BeingDesignated Word and Wisdom, (According to the...
... Chapter VII."The Son by BeingDesignated Word and Wisdom, (According to the
Imperfection of Human Thought and Language) Liable to Be Deemed a Mere Attribute....
Fabianus, who was WonderfullyDesignated Bishop of Rome by God.
... Book VI. Chapter XXIX."Fabianus, who was wonderfullydesignated Bishop
of Rome by God. 1. Gordianus succeeded Maximinus as Roman...
Fragment Xlvi. "The God of the World;" that Is, Satan, who was...
... Fragment XLVI. "The god of the world;" that is, Satan, who wasdesignated
God to those who? "The [4892] god of the world;" [4893...
The Judges Said: Tell Us, O Manes, whoDesignated the Boundaries...
... 24 The judges said: Tell us, O Manes, whodesignated the boundaries for
the kingdom of? The judges said: Tell us, O Manes, who...
In what Manner Time May Properly beDesignated.
... Book XI. Chapter XX."In What Manner Time May Properly BeDesignated. 26.
But what now is manifest and clear is, that neither are...
Traditionalism, Its Origin, Character, and Literature - the...
... The High-Priest, Simon the Just, [459] is alreadydesignated as of the remnants
of the Great Assembly.' But even this expression does not necessarily imply...
A Short Account of the Origin of Methodism in England
... of physicians, or to some Christians so called in the early days of the Reformation,
it is no small recommendation of those who were thusdesignated at this...
Request that Polycarp Would Send a Messenger to Antioch.
... in God, to assemble a very solemn [1111] council, and to elect one whom you greatly
love, and know to be a man of activity, who may bedesignated the messenger...
The Upbringing of Jewish Children
... parents to their children appears even in the multiplicity and pictorialness of
the expressions by which the various stages of child-life aredesignated in the...
Thesaurus
Designated (22 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Designated (22 Occurrences). Matthew 28:16 But the eleven
disciples went into Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had sent them.
...Deutero-canonical
... used to designate certain books, which by the Council of Trent were included in
the Old Testament, but which the Protestant churchesdesignated as apocryphal...
Deuterocanonical
... used to designate certain books, which by the Council of Trent were included in
the Old Testament, but which the Protestant churchesdesignated as apocryphal...
Child (355 Occurrences)
... John alsodesignated the disciples to whom he was writing as his children (2 John
1:4). The same use of "children" or "sons" is common in the Old Testament...
Demon (26 Occurrences)
... akin to men and yet belonging to the unseen realm, leads to the application of the
term to the peculiar and restricted class of beingsdesignated "demons" in...
Demoniac (7 Occurrences)
... akin to men and yet belonging to the unseen realm, leads to the application of the
term to the peculiar and restricted class of beingsdesignated "demons" in...
Demonology
... akin to men and yet belonging to the unseen realm, leads to the application of the
term to the peculiar and restricted class of beingsdesignated "demons" in...
Magistrate (9 Occurrences)
... 58 Titus 3:1 the King James Version), signifies the chief in power (1 Corinthians
2:6, 8) and "ruler" (Acts 4:26 Romans 13:3). The Messiah isdesignated as the...
Brook (75 Occurrences)
... In the Pentateuch, the streams of Egypt aredesignated by an Egyptian word (ye'or)
which belongs to Egypt, as the word bayou does to the lower Mississippi...
East (228 Occurrences)
... est (bene qedhem): A term which in a general waydesignated the inhabitants of the
country East of Palestine The Hebrews thought of their own country as...
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