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In the context of the Bible, the concept of "details" can be understood as the specific instructions, descriptions, and nuances found within the Scriptures that reveal God's character, His plans, and His expectations for humanity. The Bible is replete with detailed accounts that serve various purposes, from establishing historical context to providing moral and spiritual guidance.
Creation and OrderThe account of creation in Genesis is a prime example of the importance of details.
Genesis 1 provides a day-by-day account of God's creative work, emphasizing the order and intentionality behind each act. "And God said, 'Let there be light,' and there was light" (
Genesis 1:3). The detailed description of each day underscores the precision and purpose in God's creation, reflecting His nature as a God of order and design.
The Law and CommandmentsThe Mosaic Law, given to the Israelites, is filled with detailed instructions regarding worship, social justice, and personal conduct. These details were meant to set Israel apart as a holy nation. For instance, the Ten Commandments in
Exodus 20 provide specific directives for living a life pleasing to God. "You shall have no other gods before Me" (
Exodus 20:3) is a clear and detailed command that establishes the foundation for Israel's relationship with God.
The Tabernacle and TempleThe construction of the Tabernacle and later the Temple is another area where details are significant. In
Exodus 25-31, God provides Moses with precise instructions for building the Tabernacle, including the materials to be used and the dimensions of each component. "They are to make an ark of acacia wood—two and a half cubits long, a cubit and a half wide, and a cubit and a half high" (
Exodus 25:10). These details highlight the sanctity and reverence required in worshiping God.
Prophecies and FulfillmentBiblical prophecies often contain specific details that point to their fulfillment. The prophecies concerning the Messiah, for example, include detailed descriptions of His birth, life, death, and resurrection.
Isaiah 53 provides a vivid portrayal of the suffering servant, which Christians believe is fulfilled in Jesus Christ. "He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows acquainted with grief" (
Isaiah 53:3). These details serve to authenticate the divine origin of the Scriptures and the truth of God's promises.
Parables and Teachings of JesusJesus' parables and teachings are rich with details that convey deep spiritual truths. The Parable of the Sower in
Matthew 13, for instance, uses specific imagery to illustrate the different responses to the Gospel message. "A farmer went out to sow his seed. And as he was sowing, some seed fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured it" (
Matthew 13:3-4). The details in the parables are designed to engage listeners and provoke reflection on their spiritual condition.
The Epistles and Christian LivingThe New Testament epistles provide detailed instructions for Christian living and church organization. Paul's letters, such as those to the Corinthians and Ephesians, address specific issues within the early church and offer guidance on matters of doctrine, morality, and community life. "Let all things be done decently and in order" (
1 Corinthians 14:40) is a directive that emphasizes the importance of orderliness and propriety in worship and church activities.
Revelation and EschatologyThe Book of Revelation is filled with vivid and detailed imagery concerning the end times. These details, while often symbolic, convey the reality of God's ultimate victory over evil and the establishment of His eternal kingdom. "The city had no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and its lamp is the Lamb" (
Revelation 21:23). The detailed descriptions in Revelation provide hope and assurance of God's sovereign plan for the future.
In summary, the details found throughout the Bible serve to reveal God's character, communicate His will, and guide believers in their faith and practice. They underscore the precision and intentionality of God's interactions with humanity and His creation.
Greek
4817. sullogizomai -- to reckon, to compute, ie to reason... 4817 (from 4862 , "identify " and 3049 , "to reckon") -- properly, , organizing
details (premises) into a pragmatic ("clever") (used only in Lk 20:5).
...2730. katoikeo -- to inhabit, to settle
... residence; (figuratively) "to be .". [The force of the prefix (2596 ) suggests "
to the finest, exactdetails."]. Word Origin from kata...
3466. musterion -- a mystery or secret doctrine
... the counsels of God, once hidden but now revealed in the Gospel or some fact thereof;
the Christian revelation generally; particular truths ordetails of the...
1902. ependuomai -- to have on over
... Packer, , 249). See also Rev 19:7-9 and 110 ("immortality") for furtherdetails
on the upcoming glorification of believers. Word Origin...
Strong's Hebrew
4399. melakah -- occupation, work... the same as malak Definition occupation, work NASB Word Usage anything (4), article
made (1), business (4), cattle (1), craftsmanship (3),
details (1), duties
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Exposition of theDetails of the Miracle.
... Book XI. 2. Exposition of theDetails of the Miracle. Jesus, then, because
of the power which He gave to the disciples, even the...
Interpretation of theDetails in the Narrative. Application...
... Book XI. 6. Interpretation of theDetails in the Narrative. Application
Thereof to All Disciples. And then the disciples "having...
May the Sixteenth theDetails of Providence
... MAY The Sixteenth THEDETAILS OF PROVIDENCE. "The very hairs of your head are
all numbered." "Matthew 10:24-31. Providence goes intodetails....
Exposition of theDetails in the Narrative.
... Book XI. 17. Exposition of theDetails in the Narrative. Now bring together
from the Gospels those who call Him Son of David, as...
The Exposition ofDetails Continued. The Sitting Down on the Grass...
... Book XI. 3. The Exposition ofDetails Continued. The Sitting Down on the
Grass. The Division into Companies. We have spoken these...
Details of the Crucifixion.
... CHAPTER VII. THE CRUCIFIXION. Section 290.Details of the Crucifixion.
WHEN Jesus reached the place of execution, he was offered...
Now theDetails of the Life of Him who Has Chosen to Live in Such....
... II."Ascetic and Moral. Chapter XXIII. Now thedetails of the life of
him who has chosen to live in such? Now thedetails of...
TheDetails of Our Bodily Sex, and of the Functions of Our Various...
... Chapter LXI."TheDetails of Our Bodily Sex, and of the Functions of Our Various
Members Apology for the Necessity Which Heresy Imposes of Hunting Up All Its...
TheDetails About the Gods Conveyed in the Representations of them...
... Thedetails about the gods conveyed in the representations of them by poets and
artists shew that they are without life, and that they are not gods, nor even...
Other Incidents of the Passion Minutely Compared with Prophecy...
... Barabbas Preferred to Jesus.Details of the Crucifixion. The Earthquake and the
Mid-Day Darkness. All Wonderfully Foretold in the Scriptures of the Creator....
Thesaurus
Details (4 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Details (4 Occurrences). Galatians 3:19 Why then
was the Law given? It was imposed later on for the sake
...Naphtali (51 Occurrences)
... NAPHTALI. naf'-ta-li (naphtali; Nephthaleim): I. THE PATRIARCH 1. Name 2.
Circumstances of His Birth 3. Historical and TraditionalDetails II....
Particular (8 Occurrences)
... 4. (a.) Concerned with, or attentive to,details; minute; circumstantial; precise;
as, a full and particular account of an accident; hence, nice; fastidious; as...
Parable (52 Occurrences)
... In the more usual and technical sense of the word, "parable" ordinarily signifies
an imaginary story, yet one that in itsdetails could have actually transpired...
Demonology
... Creatures both seen and unseen supposed to inhabit places deserted of man are used,
as any poet might use them, to furnish thedetails for a vivid word-picture...
Demoniac (7 Occurrences)
... Creatures both seen and unseen supposed to inhabit places deserted of man are used,
as any poet might use them, to furnish thedetails for a vivid word-picture...
Demon (26 Occurrences)
... Creatures both seen and unseen supposed to inhabit places deserted of man are used,
as any poet might use them, to furnish thedetails for a vivid word-picture...
Zoroastrianism
... The presence of similar beliefs in Mazdeism may have hastened the process and helped
determine the specific form, and for certaindetails direct borrowing is...
Abiathar (29 Occurrences)
... Thedetails in Kings indicate the existence of much of the ceremonial described
in the Pentateuch, while numerous additional Pentateuchaldetails are mentioned...
Passover (81 Occurrences)
... Thedetails, however, of the pecach doroth, or later observances of the Passover,
seem to have differed slightly from those of the Egyptian Passover (Mishna...
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