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In the context of the Bible, the concept of "discuss" involves the exchange of ideas, thoughts, and beliefs among individuals or groups. This practice is evident throughout Scripture, where dialogue and conversation play crucial roles in the unfolding of God's narrative and the development of His people.
Old TestamentThe Old Testament provides numerous examples of discussion as a means of understanding and interpreting God's will. In
Deuteronomy 6:6-7 , Moses instructs the Israelites: "These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up." This passage underscores the importance of discussing God's commandments as a way to instill them in the hearts of the next generation.
The book of Job is another profound example, where Job and his friends engage in lengthy discussions about suffering, righteousness, and the nature of God. These dialogues, while sometimes flawed in their conclusions, reflect the human struggle to comprehend divine mysteries through conversation.
New TestamentIn the New Testament, Jesus frequently engages in discussions with His disciples, religious leaders, and the general populace. These interactions are pivotal in revealing His teachings and the nature of the Kingdom of God. For instance, in
Matthew 16:13-20 , Jesus discusses with His disciples the question of His identity, leading to Peter's confession that Jesus is "the Christ, the Son of the living God."
The early church also exemplifies the role of discussion in the spread of the Gospel. In
Acts 17:2-3 , Paul is described as reasoning with the Jews in the synagogue, "explaining and proving that the Christ had to suffer and rise from the dead." This method of engaging in dialogue was instrumental in the apostolic mission.
Theological ImplicationsFrom a theological perspective, discussion is a means by which believers can grow in their understanding of Scripture and doctrine.
Proverbs 27:17 states, "As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another." This metaphor highlights the refining process that occurs when believers engage in thoughtful and respectful dialogue.
Furthermore, discussions within the church community are vital for maintaining unity and addressing doctrinal issues. The Jerusalem Council in
Acts 15 is a prime example, where the apostles and elders discuss and resolve the issue of Gentile circumcision, demonstrating the importance of collective discernment and decision-making.
Practical ApplicationIn practical terms, Christians are encouraged to engage in discussions that are edifying and rooted in love.
Ephesians 4:15 advises believers to "speak the truth in love," emphasizing the need for conversations that build up rather than tear down.
James 1:19 further instructs, "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger," highlighting the virtues of patience and understanding in discussions.
In summary, the practice of discussing is deeply embedded in the biblical narrative, serving as a tool for teaching, learning, and fostering community among God's people. Through respectful and meaningful dialogue, believers can better understand God's Word and apply it to their lives.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
v. t.) To break to pieces; to shatter.
2. (v. t.) To break up; to disperse; to scatter; to dissipate; to drive away; -- said especially of tumors.
3. (v. t.) To shake; to put away; to finish.
4. (v. t.) To examine in detail or by disputation; to reason upon by presenting favorable and adverse considerations; to debate; to sift; to investigate; to ventilate.
5. (v. t.) To deal with, in eating or drinking.
6. (v. t.) To examine or search thoroughly; to exhaust a remedy against, as against a principal debtor before proceeding against the surety.
Greek
1255. dialaleo -- todiscuss... to
discuss. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: dialaleo Phonetic Spelling:
(dee-al-al-eh'-o) Short Definition: I converse together, talk of Definition: I
...4820. sumballo -- to throw together, hence todiscuss, consider...
... to throw together, hence todiscuss, consider, meet with. Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: sumballo Phonetic Spelling: (soom-bal'-lo) Short Definition: I...
1256. dialegomai -- todiscuss, to address, to preach
... todiscuss, to address, to preach. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: dialegomai
Phonetic Spelling: (dee-al-eg'-om-ahee) Short Definition: I converse, address...
4802. suzeteo -- to examine together, hence to dispute
... to dispute. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: suzeteo Phonetic Spelling:
(sood-zay-teh'-o) Short Definition: I seek together,discuss, dispute Definition:...
4817. sullogizomai -- to reckon, to compute, ie to reason
... 4817 ("discuss one subject in terms of another") here refers to confused syllogistic
reasoning done by the Jews (chief priests, elders, Sadducees)....
4814. sullaleo -- to talk together
... talk together. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: sullaleo Phonetic Spelling:
(sool-lal-eh'-o) Short Definition: I talk with Definition: I talk with,discuss...
1260. dialogizomai -- to consider
... Word Origin from dia and logizomai Definition to consider NASB Word Usagediscuss
(4), discussing (1), pondering (1), reason (1), reasoned (1), reasoning (7...
Strong's Hebrew
1696. dabar -- to speak... NASB Word Usage again (2), assert (1), boast* (1), commanded (1), counseled (2),
declare (2), declared (5), declared* (1), directed (2),
discuss (1), made (1
...Library
He Proceeds Again toDiscuss the Impassibility of the Lord's...
... Section 4. He proceeds again todiscuss the impassibility of the Lord's generation;
and the folly of Eunomius, who says that the generated essence involves the...
Gregory Proceeds toDiscuss the Relative Force of the Unnameable...
... Section 3. Gregory proceeds todiscuss the relative force of the unnameable name
of the Holy Trinity and the mutual relation of the Persons, and moreover the...
He Proceeds toDiscuss the views Held by Eunomius
... Book II. Section 14. He proceeds todiscuss the views held by Eunomius. Section
14. He proceeds todiscuss the views held by Eunomius...
Simon Wishes toDiscuss with Peter the Unity of God.
... Homily XVI. Chapter I."Simon Wishes toDiscuss with Peter the Unity of God.
At break of day Peter went out, and reaching the place...
Peter Undertakes toDiscuss the Devil's Origin.
... Homily XIX. Chapter VIII."Peter Undertakes toDiscuss the Devil's Origin.
And Peter said: "Since you compel us, after we have...
Peter Refuses toDiscuss Certain Questions in Regard to the Devil.
... Homily XIX. Chapter III."Peter Refuses toDiscuss Certain Questions in
Regard to the Devil. And Simon said: "Since, then, you...
Nor Should I Think it Needful toDiscuss Whether God Pursues a...
... Chapter III. Nor should I think it needful todiscuss whether God pursues
a worthy course in? Nor should I think it needful to...
Although Writing in Latin He Proposes to Retain the Greek Names of...
... Chapter VI."Although Writing in Latin He Proposes to Retain the Greek Names of the
Valentinian Emanations of Deity Not toDiscuss the Heresy But Only to...
How the Juniors Ought not toDiscuss the Orders of the Seniors.
... The Conferences of John Cassian. Chapter III. How the juniors ought not
todiscuss the orders of the seniors. Wherefore if, as we...
Of what Subjects Philosophy Consists, and who was the Chief...
... it is poised and suspended,"to wish to comprehend these things, I say, by disputation
and conjectures, is as though we should wish todiscuss what we may...
Thesaurus
Discuss (8 Occurrences)...Discuss (8 Occurrences).
... Luke 6:11 But they were filled with madness, and began to
discuss with one another what they should do to Jesus. (WEY NAS RSV NIV).
...Reason (438 Occurrences)
... 8. (vt) To arrange and present the reasons for or against; to examine ordiscuss
by arguments; to debate ordiscuss; as, I reasoned the matter with my friend....
Discussed (12 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) ofDiscuss. Multi-Version Concordance
Discussed (12 Occurrences). Matthew 16:7 They reasoned...
Dispute (37 Occurrences)
... 1. (vi) To contend in argument; to argue against something maintained, upheld, or
claimed, by another; todiscuss; to reason; to debate; to altercate; to...
Debate (13 Occurrences)
... 2. (vt) To contend for in words or arguments; to strive to maintain by reasoning;
to dispute; to contest; todiscuss; to argue for and against....
Creeds
... SeeVIRGIN BIRTH. (3) Hebrews: It is beyond the scope of this article todiscuss
the evidences of development in the main doctrines of the gospel, but however...
Levites (267 Occurrences)
... On the other hand the present article and the article SANCTUARY (which see) explain
anddiscuss the most widely held theory of the historical development into...
Lend (21 Occurrences)
... 6:34, 35). He did notdiscuss lending for commercial purposes, and so
does not necessarily forbid it. LITERATURE. See Driver on...
Glory (590 Occurrences)
... of "beauty "; and finally (tsebhi), perhaps on the basis of the Assyrian cabu, meaning
"desire," "desirable." Secondly, this article willdiscuss the most...
Water (4571 Occurrences)
... Nor is it necessary here todiscuss the reason or reasons why the apostle mentions
the fact at all in his report, whether merely for historical accuracy and...
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