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The term "disheartened" refers to a state of losing courage or hope, often characterized by feelings of discouragement or despair. In the context of the Bible, being disheartened is a condition that believers are encouraged to overcome through faith, prayer, and reliance on God's promises.
Biblical Instances and Teachings1.
Old Testament Examples:·
The Israelites in the Wilderness: The Israelites frequently experienced disheartenment during their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. In
Numbers 21:4, the people became impatient and discouraged because of the difficult journey: "Then they set out from Mount Hor by the way of the Red Sea, to bypass the land of Edom; but the people grew impatient on the journey."
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Joshua's Encouragement: In the face of daunting challenges, God repeatedly encouraged Joshua not to be disheartened.
Joshua 1:9 states, "Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."
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New Testament Teachings:·
Jesus' Words: Jesus addressed the issue of disheartenment, offering comfort and encouragement to His followers. In
John 14:1 , He says, "Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in Me."
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Paul's Encouragement: The Apostle Paul often wrote to early Christians to uplift their spirits. In
2 Corinthians 4:16 , he writes, "Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, yet our inner self is being renewed day by day."
Spiritual Remedies for Disheartenment1.
Prayer and Supplication: Believers are encouraged to bring their concerns and feelings of disheartenment to God in prayer.
Philippians 4:6-7 advises, "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
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Trust in God's Promises: Scripture provides numerous promises that serve as a source of hope and encouragement.
Isaiah 41:10 reassures, "Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand."
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Community and Fellowship: The early church exemplified the importance of community in overcoming disheartenment.
Hebrews 10:24-25 encourages believers to "consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds. Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching."
ConclusionWhile the Bible acknowledges the reality of disheartenment, it consistently points believers towards faith, hope, and the sustaining power of God's presence. Through prayer, trust in divine promises, and the support of the Christian community, believers are equipped to overcome feelings of discouragement and to find renewed strength in their spiritual journey.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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imp. & p. p.) of Dishearten.
Greek
120b. athumeo -- to bedisheartened... to be
disheartened. Transliteration: athumeo Short Definition: heart.
... prefix) and
thumos Definition to be
disheartened NASB Word Usage lose heart (1).
...120. athumeo -- to gather
... Speech: Verb Transliteration: athumeo Phonetic Spelling: (ath-oo-meh'-o) Short
Definition: I lose heart Definition: I lose heart, am despondent, amdisheartened...
1457b. egkakeo -- to lose heart
... 1457a, 1457b. egkakeo. 1458 . to lose heart. Transliteration: egkakeo
Short Definition:disheartened. Word Origin from en and kakos...
Strong's Hebrew
3512a. kaah -- to bedisheartened or timid... 3512, 3512a. kaah. 3512b . to be
disheartened or timid. Transliteration:
kaah Short Definition:
disheartened. Word Origin a prim.
...3512. ka'ah -- to bedisheartened or timid
... ka'ah. 3512a . to bedisheartened or timid. Transliteration: ka'ah Phonetic Spelling:
(kaw-aw') Short Definition: broken. broken, be grieved, make sad...
4127. mug -- to melt
... root Definition to melt NASB Word Usagedisheartened (1), dissolve (2), dissolved
(2), melt (3), melted (2), melted away (4), melts (1), soften (1)....
3512b. kaeh -- kaeh
... 3512a, 3512b. kaeh. 3512c . kaeh. Transliteration: kaeh Short Definition:
disheartened. Word Origin another reading for chelekah, qv. 3512a, 3512b....
3543a. kahah -- to be or grow dim or faint
... Word Origin a prim. root Definition to be or grow dim or faint NASB Word Usage blind
(1), dim (2),disheartened (1), faint (1), grown dim (1). 3543, 3543a....
Library
Prayer and Importunity
... nor word. Silence, deep and chilling, greets her impassioned cry. But she
is not turned aside, nordisheartened. She holds on. The...
Thoughts on Mind and on Style
... the way to which is through definitions and axioms so sterile, and which they are
not accustomed to see thus in detail, that they are repelled anddisheartened...
Christian Stewardship.
... how chilling and soul-sickening the intelligence that met me as I landed on my native
shores, (in the spring of 1838,) that Christians weredisheartened by the...
With the Circus
... lad than he was when he went away. But, although John was disgusted, he
was notdisheartened. When he was laughed at by his friends...
About the Young Man who Killed the Maiden.
... And the apostle, seeing her, wasdisheartened, for she was a beautiful maiden;
and he ordered her to be brought into the middle of the inn....
The Parables Exemplified in the Early History of the Church.
... in Ananias and Sapphira, who fell under the temptation to appear zealous whilst
being really worldly (Acts 5:3); or in John Mark, who wasdisheartened at the...
Prologue: the Parentage and Birth of Marie Francoise Therese...
... "I am indeed sorry, my child," said the venerable monk, "since this is
an essential condition, but you must not bedisheartened....
Preventive against Backsliding.
... the Holy Ghost" (Acts 19:2). These early teachers did not wait for a few months
or years till the young converts had become thoroughlydisheartened because of...
Messiah Worshipped by Angels
... But even though the number of those who visibly profess the Gospel of the Grace
of God were much smaller than it is, we need not bedisheartened....
Prologue
... Empire. If he was a doctor and a saint, so was he too the type of the man
of action in one of the mostdisheartened periods. That...
Thesaurus
Disheartened (5 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Disheartened (5 Occurrences). Colossians 3:21 Fathers,
do not vex your children, to the end that they be not
disheartened. (DBY).
...Dishan (5 Occurrences)
Vex (20 Occurrences)
... the church. (KJV). Colossians 3:21 Fathers, do not vex your children, to
the end that they be notdisheartened. (DBY YLT). Exodus...
Despondent (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (a.)Disheartened; low-spirited; as, a despondent manner;
a despondent prisoner. Multi-Version Concordance Despondent (1 Occurrence)....
Dished (1 Occurrence)
Dispirited (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (imp. & pp) of Dispirit. 2. (a.) Depressed in spirits;
disheartened; daunted. Multi-Version Concordance Dispirited (1 Occurrence)....
Malachi (2 Occurrences)
... His primary aim was to encourage adisheartened people who were still looking for
Haggai's and Zechariah's optimistic predictions to be fulfilled....
Zechariah (55 Occurrences)
... The returned captives were becomingdisheartened and depressed because Yahweh
had not made it possible to restore Zion and rebuild the temple....
Anaharath (1 Occurrence)
... The returned captives were becomingdisheartened and depressed because Yahweh
had not made it possible to restore Zion and rebuild the temple....
Resources
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