Topical Encyclopedia
The term "divinely" refers to that which pertains to or is characteristic of God, His nature, or His actions. In the context of the Bible, it often describes events, interventions, or attributes that are directly associated with God's will, power, or essence. The concept of the divine permeates Scripture, illustrating God's sovereignty, holiness, and involvement in the world.
Divine Nature and AttributesThe divine nature of God is central to understanding His character and actions. Scripture reveals God as omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent. In
Romans 1:20 , Paul writes, "For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse." This passage highlights the inherent divinity in creation, pointing to God's eternal power and nature as evident in the world around us.
Divine InterventionThroughout the Bible, divine intervention is a recurring theme, where God actively participates in human history to fulfill His purposes. One of the most notable examples is the Exodus, where God delivers the Israelites from Egyptian bondage through miraculous signs and wonders. In
Exodus 14:21-22 , it is written, "Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove the sea back with a strong east wind and turned it into dry land. So the waters were divided, and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left."
Divine RevelationGod's communication with humanity is another aspect of His divine nature. Divine revelation is the means by which God discloses Himself and His will to mankind. The Bible itself is considered a product of divine revelation, inspired by God and written by human authors.
2 Timothy 3:16 states, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness." This verse underscores the belief that the Scriptures are divinely inspired and authoritative.
Divine WisdomThe wisdom of God is described as being far superior to human understanding. In
1 Corinthians 1:25 , Paul writes, "For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man’s strength." This passage emphasizes the supremacy of divine wisdom over human intellect, encouraging believers to trust in God's perfect knowledge and plan.
Divine Love and GraceGod's love and grace are central to His divine character.
John 3:16 declares, "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." This verse encapsulates the divine love that motivated the sacrificial act of sending Jesus Christ for the redemption of humanity. Additionally,
Ephesians 2:8-9 highlights divine grace: "For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast."
Divine JudgmentThe Bible also speaks of divine judgment, where God, in His righteousness, holds individuals and nations accountable for their actions.
Hebrews 9:27 states, "Just as man is appointed to die once, and after that to face judgment." This verse reflects the belief in a final divine judgment, where God will render justice according to His perfect standards.
Divine SovereigntyGod's sovereignty is a fundamental aspect of His divine nature, affirming that He is in complete control over all creation.
Proverbs 19:21 says, "Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail." This verse illustrates the belief that, despite human intentions, God's divine will ultimately prevails in all circumstances.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
adv.) In a divine or godlike manner; holily; admirably or excellently in a supreme degree.
2. (adv.) By the agency or influence of God.
Greek
4102. pistis -- faith, faithfulness... "Faith is the
divinely given conviction of things unseen" (Homer Kent Jr., ,
217, quoting Theological Dictionary of the NT vol 2, 476).
...2312. theodidaktos -- taught of God
... Adjective Transliteration: theodidaktos Phonetic Spelling: (theh-od-id'-ak-tos)
Short Definition: taught by God Definition: taught by God,divinely instructed....
3356. metriopatheo -- to hold one's emotions in restraint
... controlled "). 3356 ("feel withdivinely-measured intensity") expresses
(empathy) which is not too severe or too tolerant. 3356...
3131. manna -- manna
... 3131 -- literally, "What is it?" -- the question asked by the wandering Israelites
in the OT when God gave them (divinely-sent bread wafers) (see Nu 11:6...
4153. pneumatikos -- spiritually
... spiritually. Adverb from pneumatikos; non-physically, ieDivinely, figuratively --
spiritually. see GREEK pneumatikos. (pneumatikos) -- 2 Occurrences....
3115. makrothumia -- patience, long-suffering
... of improper anger (a ). 3115 ("divinely-regulated patience") is used of
(see 1 Pet 3:20; 2 Pet 3:15). Indeed, only produces 3115...
2316. theos -- God, a god
... Word Origin of uncertain origin Definition God, a god NASB Word Usagedivinely
(1), God (1267), god (6), God's (27), God-fearing (1), godly (2), godly* (1...
2315. theopneustos -- God-breathed, ie inspired by God
... given by inspiration of God. From theos and a presumed derivative of pneo;divinely
breathed in -- given by inspiration of God. see GREEK theos. see GREEK pneo....
3114. makrothumeo -- to persevere, to be patient
... 3114 ("showingdivinely-directed patience") is "longsuffering" because it only
expresses anger (ie is the opposite of being "quick-tempered"). See 3115 ()....
5486. charisma -- a gift of grace, a free gift
... of grace). 5486 ("grace-gift")divinely empowers a believer to share God's
work with others, ie to the Church to . [5486 (but not...
Library
That the Scriptures areDivinely Inspired.
... Book IV. Translated from the Latin of Rufinus. Chapter I."That the Scriptures
areDivinely Inspired. 1. But as it is not sufficient...
And in this Hope OurDivinely-Favored Emperor Partakes Even in...
... Pronounced on the thirtieth anniversary of his reign. Chapter V. And in this hope
ourdivinely-favored emperor partakes even in this present life?...
After This, it Seemed Proper to Celsus to Term the Chaldeans a...
... Chapter LXXX. After this, it seemed proper to Celsus to term the Chaldeans
a mostdivinely-inspired nation? After this, it seemed...
Here, Perhaps, Some one Inquires Whether the Authors Whose...
... Book 4 Chapter 9. Here, perhaps, some one inquires whether the authors
whosedivinely-inspired writings constitute the canon?...
The Protection of Chastity and virginityDivinely Given to Men...
... Discourse IV."Theopatra. Chapter II."The Protection of Chastity and VirginityDivinely
Given to Men, that They May Emerge from the Mire of Vices....
The Saints Courageous in their Flight, andDivinely Favoured.
... Chapter II. 19. The Saints courageous in their flight, anddivinely favoured.
These things both prove that their previous flight...
Baptism, aDivinely Appointed Means of Grace.
... CHAPTER IV. BAPTISM, ADIVINELY APPOINTED MEANS OF GRACE. When we inquire
into the benefits and blessings which the Word of God...
To My Fellow Presbyter, Timothy, Dionysius the Presbyter.
... By no means then is it permitted to speak, or even to think, anything, concerning
the superessential and hidden Deity, beyond those thingsdivinely revealed to...
The Religion Proclaimed by Him to all Nations was Neither New nor...
... not been lately invented by us, but from the first creation of man, so to speak,
have been established by the natural understanding ofdivinely favored men of...
Appendix J.
... In other words,"(for it is but in other words the same,)"thesedivinely instructed
students,"these inspired readers of the sacred page,"are aware of...
Thesaurus
Divinely (11 Occurrences)...Divinely (11 Occurrences). Matthew 2:12 And being
divinely instructed in a dream
not to return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.
...Instructed (80 Occurrences)
... Instructed (80 Occurrences). Matthew 2:12 And beingdivinely instructed in a dream
not to return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way....
Preaching (116 Occurrences)
... must be to receive it uncorrupted and to deliver it without addition or subtraction."
When he presents the message of hisdivinely-appointed ambassadorship in...
Theocracy
... Indeed, special revelation of the divine will, throughdivinely-chosen organs, to
Divinely appointed executive agents, is, itself, the very essence of the idea...
Thummim (6 Occurrences)
... All we certainly know is that they were a certaindivinely-given means by which
God imparted, through the high priest, direction and counsel to Israel when...
Pentateuch
... Granting that in the time of Moses there existed certain oral traditions or written
records and documents which he wasdivinely led to make use of in his...
Divined (6 Occurrences)
Christ (573 Occurrences)
... This name denotes that Jesus wasdivinely appointed, commissioned, and accredited
as the Saviour of men (Hebrews 5:4; Isaiah 11:2-4; 49:6; John 5:37; Acts 2:22...
Light (2869 Occurrences)
... the Author of light but, in an all-inclusive sense, as light itself: "God is light"
(1 John 1:5). 2. A Comprehensive Term: The word "light" isDivinely rich in...
Christianity
... But according to the New Testament this estimate is itselfDivinely-inwrought and
Divinely attested (Matthew 16:17 1 Corinthians 12:3 1 John 4:2, 3). It...
Resources
What is Verbal Plenary Preservation? | GotQuestions.orgThe closed canon'what are the implications? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is verbal plenary inspiration? | GotQuestions.orgDivinely: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.comBible Concordance •
Bible Dictionary •
Bible Encyclopedia •
Topical Bible •
Bible Thesuarus
