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The term "directly" is not frequently used in the Bible; however, the concept of direct communication, action, and guidance is prevalent throughout the Scriptures. In a biblical context, "directly" often implies straightforwardness, immediacy, or a lack of intermediary steps. This can be seen in God's direct communication with His people, the direct actions of individuals in response to divine commands, and the direct path of righteousness that believers are encouraged to follow.
Direct Communication from GodThroughout the Bible, God often communicates directly with individuals, providing guidance, commandments, and revelations. For example, in
Genesis 12:1, God speaks directly to Abram: "Go forth from your country and from your kindred and from your father’s house to the land that I will show you." This direct command initiates Abram's journey of faith and the establishment of God's covenant with him.
Similarly, in
Exodus 3:4, God calls directly to Moses from the burning bush: "When the LORD saw that he had gone over to look, God called to him from within the bush, 'Moses, Moses!' And Moses said, 'Here I am.'" This direct encounter leads to Moses' mission to deliver the Israelites from Egypt.
Direct Actions in Response to GodThe Bible also records instances where individuals respond directly to God's commands without hesitation or intermediary steps. In
Matthew 4:19-20, Jesus calls His first disciples: "'Come, follow Me,' Jesus said, 'and I will make you fishers of men.' And at once they left their nets and followed Him." The disciples' immediate response exemplifies direct obedience to the call of Christ.
In
Acts 9:4-6, Saul (later Paul) experiences a direct encounter with the risen Christ on the road to Damascus: "He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, 'Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?' 'Who are You, Lord?' Saul asked. 'I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,' He replied. 'Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.'" Saul's direct response to this divine encounter marks the beginning of his transformation and mission as an apostle.
The Direct Path of RighteousnessScripture often emphasizes the importance of walking directly in the path of righteousness, avoiding detours into sin or folly.
Proverbs 3:5-6 advises believers to trust in the Lord for direct guidance: "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."
Psalm 119:105 highlights the role of God's Word in providing direct guidance: "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." This imagery underscores the clarity and direction that Scripture provides to those who seek to live according to God's will.
ConclusionWhile the specific term "directly" may not appear frequently in the Bible, the concept is integral to understanding the nature of God's communication, the response of His people, and the path of righteousness. Through direct encounters, commands, and guidance, God reveals His will and purposes, calling believers to respond with immediate and faithful obedience.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
adv.) In a direct manner; in a straight line or course.
2. (adv.) In a straightforward way; without anything intervening; not by secondary, but by direct, means.
3. (adv.) Without circumlocution or ambiguity; absolutely; in express terms.
4. (adv.) Exactly; just.
5. (adv.) Straightforwardly; honestly.
6. (adv.) Manifestly; openly.
7. (adv.) Straightway; next in order; without delay; immediately.
8. (adv.) Immediately after; as soon as.
Greek
2112. eutheos -- at once,directly... at once,
directly. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: eutheos Phonetic Spelling:
(yoo-theh'-oce) Short Definition: immediately, soon Definition: immediately
...4908. sunetos -- intelligent
... more neutral. But even here it doesn't reflect the prudence (intelligence)
that comesdirectly from the Holy Spirit.]. Word Origin...
2564. kaleo -- to call
... Akin to the base of keleuo; to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of
applications,directly or otherwise) -- bid, call (forth), (whose, whose sur...
2261. epios -- gentle, mild
... it through faith. Accordingly, 2261 () and faith (4102 ) aredirectly connected
in the NT (see 2 Tim 2:22-24). Word Origin of uncertain...
603. apokaradokia -- strained expectancy
... Ro 8:19 applies this termdirectly to each believer receiving a at Christ's
return (see also 1 Cor 15:35-54; 2 Cor 5:1-10; Phil 3:11-21)....
4357. prosmeno -- to wait longer
... adhere to. 4357 (from 4314 , "interactively " and 3306 , "abide, remain") --
properly, (directly, intimately); ", ,. Word Origin...
1380. dokeo -- to have an opinion, to seem
... estimate). 1380 ("suppose")directly reflects the (values) of the person
making the , ie showing what they (or ) as an . [1380 () is...
4704. spoudazo -- to make haste, hence to give diligence
... His inbirthed "). Accordingly, 4704 () and faith (4102 ) aredirectly linked
(see Eph 4:3-5; 2 Tim 4:7-9). See 4710 (). Word Origin...
2315. theopneustos -- God-breathed, ie inspired by God
... believers" (C. Spicq, 2, 193). [ (2315 ) relatesdirectly to God's (Gk )
which can also be translated "breath."]. 2 Tim 3:16: "Each...
2271. hesuchia -- stillness
... appropriate action. This term "does not mean , which is moredirectly
indicated by 4602 () (J. Thayer). See 2272 (). Word Origin...
Strong's Hebrew
1903. hagin -- perhaps appropriate, suitable.... 1902, 1903. hagin. 1904 . perhaps appropriate, suitable. Transliteration: hagin
Phonetic Spelling: (haw-gheen') Short Definition:
directly.
...directly...5227. nokach -- in front of, opposite to
... Word Origin from an unused word Definition in front of, opposite to NASB Word Usage
approval (1), before (2), behalf (1),directly ahead (1), front (4...
5048. neged -- in front of, in sight of, opposite to
... in front of, in sight of, opposite to NASB Word Usage against (3), aloof* (3), away
(1), before (60), broad (1), demoralized* (1),directly (1), distance* (3...
Library
Whether the Devil isDirectly the Cause of Man's Sinning?
... OF THE CAUSE OF SIN, AS REGARDS THE DEVIL (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether the devil
isdirectly the cause of man's sinning? Objection 1: It...
Our Opinion isDirectly Opposed to the Pelagian Heresy
... THIRD PART OUR OPINION ISDIRECTLY OPPOSED TO THE PELAGIAN HERESY. THE Second
thing contained in this third part is an affirmation...
But to Speak NowDirectly to Your Objection: if I Knew of any...
... [Way-3-59] But to speak nowdirectly to your objection: if I knew of any
person? But to speak nowdirectly to your objection: if...
Whether God Provides for all ThingsDirectly
... Article Three Whether God Provides for All ThingsDirectly. Whether God Provides
for All ThingsDirectly We proceed to the third article thus:...
We Close Our Survey of Christ's Sayings in Regard to his Relations...
... We close our survey of Christ's sayings in regard to his relations to the Old Testament
with a remarkdirectly suggested by it, from which the weightiest...
The Soul, Then, if Only it Get Rid of the Stains of Sin is Able to...
... The soul, then, if only it get rid of the stains of sin is able to know Goddirectly,
its own rational nature imaging back the Word of God, after whose image...
The Scripture a Necessity.
... or temple, but the Lord God will be its light, so will there be no need of Scripture,
for the revelation of God shall reach His electdirectly through the...
Second Greek Form.
... Then He says: It is my will that you become clear and excellent waters. And they
became sodirectly.... Anddirectly falling down, he also died....
All the Duties of a Contemplative Life Reduced to Two Heads...
... by a Divine light and assisted by Divine grace) must be employed, first, in removing
those impediments; and next, consequently, in approachingdirectly to God...
Christ's Remonstrances
... He knows our characters; He knows all about us, and more than that, He
directly addresses Himself to each man and woman among us....
Thesaurus
Directly (13 Occurrences)...Directly (13 Occurrences). Matthew 3:16 Jesus, when he was baptized, went up
directly from the water: and behold, the heavens were opened to him.
...Samaritan (8 Occurrences)
... Thus, the beginnings and endings of lines weredirectly under each other,
as on the MS. In the papyri the words are not divided, but...
Obedience (61 Occurrences)
... The "obedience" (hupakoe) of Christ isdirectly mentioned but 3 times in the New
Testament, although many other passages describe or allude to it: "Through the...
Immediately (141 Occurrences)
... 1. (adv.) In an immediate manner; without intervention of any other person or thing;
proximately;directly; -- opposed to mediately; as, immediately contiguous...
Front (327 Occurrences)
... 4. (n.) A positiondirectly before the face of a person, or before the foremost
part of a thing; as, in front of un person, of the troops, or of a house....
Affliction (120 Occurrences)
... 1. God: The Hebrew mind did not dwell on secondary causes, but attributed everything,
even afflictions,directly to the great First Cause and Author of all...
Quotations
... Quotations are sometimes made alsodirectly from the Hebrew text (Matthew
4:15, 16; John 19:37; 1 Corinthians 15:54). Besides the...
Chronicles (45 Occurrences)
... They are alluded to, though notdirectly quoted, in the New Testament (Hebrews
5:4; Matthew 12:42; 23:35; Luke 1:5; 11:31, 51). Chronicles of king David....
Baptist (16 Occurrences)
... 2. Proselyte Baptism: Before we turndirectly to the discussion of the ceremonial
usage, a word is called for in regard to Jewish proselyte baptism....
Interpretation (45 Occurrences)
... 2. Proselyte Baptism: Before we turndirectly to the discussion of the ceremonial
usage, a word is called for in regard to Jewish proselyte baptism....
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