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In biblical terms, the concept of "dismiss" often relates to the act of sending away or releasing someone from a particular obligation or presence. This term can be found in various contexts throughout the Scriptures, reflecting both literal and metaphorical meanings.
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Dismissal in the Context of Sending Away: In the Old Testament, the act of dismissing often involves sending someone away from a place or presence. For example, in
Genesis 21:14, Abraham dismisses Hagar and Ishmael, sending them away with provisions. This act of dismissal is significant as it reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham regarding his descendants through Isaac, while also showing God's care for Hagar and Ishmael.
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Dismissal in Legal and Social Contexts: The Mosaic Law includes provisions for the dismissal of individuals in certain legal and social situations.
Deuteronomy 24:1-4 discusses the regulations concerning divorce, where a man may dismiss his wife with a certificate of divorce. This legal dismissal underscores the importance of maintaining social order and the sanctity of marriage, while also highlighting the need for compassion and justice.
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Dismissal in the New Testament: In the New Testament, the concept of dismissal is often associated with Jesus' interactions with people. In
Matthew 14:22, after feeding the five thousand, Jesus "immediately made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of Him to the other side, while He dismissed the crowds." This dismissal demonstrates Jesus' authority and His concern for the well-being of both His disciples and the multitude.
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Dismissal as Release from Sin: The spiritual dimension of dismissal is evident in the New Testament's teachings on forgiveness and release from sin. In
Luke 6:37, Jesus instructs, "Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven." Here, the dismissal of judgment and condemnation parallels the release from sin, emphasizing the transformative power of grace and mercy.
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Dismissal in Eschatological Contexts: The concept of dismissal also appears in eschatological teachings, where individuals are either welcomed into eternal life or dismissed from God's presence. In
Matthew 25:41, Jesus speaks of the final judgment, saying, "Then He will say to those on His left, 'Depart from Me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.'" This ultimate dismissal serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of rejecting God's offer of salvation.
Throughout the Bible, the theme of dismissal is multifaceted, encompassing physical, legal, social, and spiritual dimensions. It serves as a reminder of God's authority, justice, and mercy, as well as the importance of obedience and faithfulness in the believer's life.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
v. t.) To send away; to give leave of departure; to cause or permit to go; to put away.
2. (v. t.) To discard; to remove or discharge from office, service, or employment; as, the king dismisses his ministers; the matter dismisses his servant.
3. (v. t.) To lay aside or reject as unworthy of attentions or regard, as a petition or motion in court.
4. (n.) Dismissing.
Greek
630. apoluo -- to set free, release... 630 (from 575 , "away from" and 3089 , "to loose, release") -- properly, to let
go; release (discharge),
dismiss.
...dismiss, divorce, abandon, release.
...649. apostello -- to send, send away
... away. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: apostello Phonetic Spelling:
(ap-os-tel'-lo) Short Definition: I send forth, send, send away,dismiss Definition:...
556. apelauno -- to drive away
... Word Origin from apo and elauno Definition to drive away NASB Word Usage
drove...away (1). drive away. From apo and elauno; todismiss -- drive. see GREEK...
1585. eklanthanomai -- to forget utterly
... This (rejection) means todismiss (used only in Heb 12:5). Word Origin from ek and
lanthano Definition to forget utterly NASB Word Usage forgotten (1). forget....
1821. exapostello -- to send forth or away
... send away, send forth. From ek and apostello; to send away forth, ie (on a mission)
to despatch, or (peremptorily) todismiss -- send (away, forth, out)....
Strong's Hebrew
6362. patar -- to separate, remove, set free... Word Origin a prim. root Definition to separate, remove, set free NASB Word Usage
dismiss (1), free (1), letting (1), open (4), separate (1), slipped away (1).
...6544. para' -- let go, let alone
... A primitive root; to loosen; by implication, to expose,dismiss; figuratively, absolve,
begin -- avenge, avoid, bare, go back, let, (make) naked, set at nought...
Library
"Lord,Dismiss us with Thy Blessing. "
... Hymn 23. 8, 7, 4. "Lord,dismiss us with thy blessing.". Lord,dismiss us
with thy blessing! Fill our hearts with joy and peace; Let...
"Lord,Dismiss us with Thy Blessing. "
... Nuhguhmoowin 23. 8, 7, 4. "Lord,dismiss us with thy blessing.". Ta ba
nin ga! pe ne se nun Ewh ke shuh wan je ga win; Uh pe suh...
Lord,Dismiss us with Thy Blessing
... THE HYMNAL. I. DAILY PRAYER: Morning Daily Prayer: The Lord's Day 51. Lord,dismiss
us with thy blessing. 8.7.8.7.4.7... Alt. Lord,dismiss us with thy blessing;...
To the Disciples - Two Events and their Moral.
... Twelve on their Mission, it was followed by personal directions and consolations,
[4319] and then, transition was made to the admonition todismiss fear, and...
A Collection of Gospel Hymns in Ojibway and English
... Hymn 23. 8, 7, 4. "Lord,dismiss us with thy blessing.". Nuhguhmoowin 23.
8, 7, 4. "Lord,dismiss us with thy blessing.". Hymn 24....
Of the Apostle's Meaning in 1 Cor. vii. 12-14.
... to the Corinthians, where it is written: If any of the brethren has an unbelieving
wife, and she consents to the matrimony, let him notdismiss her; similarly...
The Awakened Sinner Urged to Immediate Consideration and Cautioned...
... 1. Sinners, when awakened, inclined todismiss convictions for the present."2. An
immediate regard to religion urged."3. From the excellence and pleasure...
On Family Religion
... you find that, after repeated trials, they will not yield either to one or the other,
it is your bounden duty to set ceremony aside, and todismiss them from...
Thursday Night - Before Annas and Caiaphas - Peter and Jesus.
... If every incident in that night were not of such supreme interest, we mightdismiss
the question as almost idle, why they brought Jesus to the house of Annas...
Life on the Top Floor
... Put it in this way. An image is thrown upon the screen of your mind and you
look at it. How can youdismiss it? You can onlydismiss...
Thesaurus
Dismiss (15 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Dismiss (15 Occurrences).
... And his disciples came to him
and asked him, saying,
Dismiss her, for she cries after us. (DBY).
...Fears (40 Occurrences)
... Matthew 28:5 But the angel said to the women, "As for you,dismiss your fears....
Revelation 2:10Dismiss your fears concerning all that you are about to suffer....
Leaving (80 Occurrences)
... (WEY). Matthew 14:22 Immediately afterwards He made the disciples go on board the
boat and cross to the opposite shore, leaving Him todismiss the people. (WEY)...
Discharge (30 Occurrences)
... 4. (vt) To relieve of an office or employment; to send away from service;
todismiss.... 8. (vt) To set aside; to annul; todismiss....
Afterwards (143 Occurrences)
... (DBY YLT). Matthew 14:22 Immediately afterwards He made the disciples go on board
the boat and cross to the opposite shore, leaving Him todismiss the people....
Dismissed (22 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) ofDismiss. Multi-Version Concordance
Dismissed (22 Occurrences). Matthew 13:36 When He had...
Board (47 Occurrences)
... (WEY DBY). Matthew 14:22 Immediately afterwards He made the disciples go on board
the boat and cross to the opposite shore, leaving Him todismiss the people....
Divorce (18 Occurrences)
... The dissolution of the marriage tie was regulated by the Mosaic law (Deuteronomy
24:1-4). The Jews, after the Captivity, were reguired todismiss the foreign...
Pontius (4 Occurrences)
... Some critics, holding that Mark alone is trustworthy,dismiss the additional incidents
given in Matthew and Luke as apologetic amplifications; and manydismiss...
Pilate (60 Occurrences)
... Some critics, holding that Mark alone is trustworthy,dismiss the additional incidents
given in Matthew and Luke as apologetic amplifications; and manydismiss...
Resources
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