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Biblical References:The term "Dot" does not appear directly in the Bible. However, the concept of a "dot" or "tittle" is referenced in the context of the smallest parts of the Hebrew letters, which are significant in the preservation and interpretation of Scripture. This is most notably mentioned in the New Testament.
Scriptural Context:In
Matthew 5:18 , Jesus emphasizes the enduring nature of the Law, stating, "For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished." Here, "jot" refers to the smallest letter in the Hebrew alphabet, yodh, and "stroke of a pen" or "tittle" refers to the small marks or extensions that distinguish one letter from another. This underscores the importance of every detail in God's Word.
Theological Significance:The mention of a "dot" or "tittle" highlights the precision and care with which the Scriptures have been transmitted through generations. It reflects the belief in the inerrancy and infallibility of the Bible, where even the smallest details are seen as divinely inspired and significant. This attention to detail is a testament to the reliability and authority of the biblical text.
Interpretation and Application:From a theological perspective, the reference to a "dot" serves as a reminder of the meticulous nature of God's revelation. It calls believers to a high regard for Scripture, encouraging them to study and uphold even the smallest details of the biblical text. This passage also reinforces the idea that God's Word is unchanging and eternal, providing a foundation for faith and practice.
Historical and Cultural Insights:In the Jewish tradition, scribes were tasked with the careful copying of the Scriptures, ensuring that every "jot" and "tittle" was accurately reproduced. This meticulous process was crucial in preserving the integrity of the biblical text over centuries. The reference to these small marks in the New Testament would have resonated with a Jewish audience familiar with the Hebrew Scriptures and the importance of precise transmission.
Related Concepts:·
Inerrancy of Scripture: The belief that the Bible, in its original manuscripts, is without error in all its teachings.
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Preservation of Scripture: The doctrine that God has preserved His Word throughout history, ensuring its accuracy and reliability.
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Authority of Scripture: The conviction that the Bible is the ultimate authority in matters of faith and practice, guiding believers in their relationship with God and others.
Conclusion:While the term "Dot" itself is not explicitly found in the Bible, its conceptual significance is deeply embedded in the understanding of Scripture's precision and authority. The reference to the smallest elements of the written Word serves as a powerful reminder of the care with which God's revelation has been preserved and the importance of upholding every aspect of His Law.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
n.) A marriage portion; dowry.
2. (n.) A small point or spot, made with a pen or other pointed instrument; a speck, or small mark.
3. (n.) Anything small and like a speck comparatively; a small portion or specimen; as, a dot of a child.
4. (v. t.) To mark with dots or small spots; as, to dot a line.
5. (v. t.) To mark or diversify with small detached objects; as, a landscape dotted with cottages.
6. (v. i.) To make dots or specks.
Greek
1560. ekdotos -- given out or over, ie surrendered... given out or over, ie surrendered. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: ekdotos
Phonetic Spelling: (ek'-
dot-os) Short Definition: given up, delivered up
...1395. dotes -- a giver
... dotes. 1396 . a giver. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: dotes
Phonetic Spelling: (dot'-ace) Short Definition: a giver Definition: a giver....
Library
August 12. "Not Ourselves, but Christ Jesus" (ii. Cor. Iv. 5).
... If you have ever noticed the type on a printed page, you must have seen that the
little "i" has always adot over it, and it is thatdot that elevates it above...
Whether any Gifts Should be Assigned as Dowry to the Blessed?
... For a dowry (Cod. v, 12, De juredot.20: Dig. xxiii, 3, De juredot.) is given to
the bridegroom for the upkeep of the burdens of marriage.... v, 11, Dedot....
A Pair of Friends
... presence with us. Is it a line in my life, or is there but adot here, and
adot there, and long breaks between? The long, embarrassed...
The Hexapla, and the Hexaplaric and Other Recensions of the...
... a horizontal straight line (") [193] has taken the place of the original form, with
or without occupyingdot or dots ( ); the form was known as a lemniscus...
The Moody Colportage Library
... FB Meyer 34 The Second Coming of Christ 40 The Power of a Surrendered Life, or
Kadesh-Barnea. JW Chapman 42 Whiter Than Snow and LittleDot"Stories....
The Lake and the River
... a clear sunset sky behind us. Each little blackdot of the long procession
would be separately visible. And we all stand out like...
After the Scripture.
... Shindot Pe segol Nun segol Bet patah dagesh), which was translated "for the soul."
It would be absurd to render it: "in the soul"; for the blood does not come...
The Spread of the Gospel.
... Christians; and it is the centre whence a Mission Bishop is seeking to gain to the
Church the inhabitants of the beautiful islands that thicklydot the Pacific...
Moses and his Writings
... We do not know"we are nowhere told"whether Moses wrote every word of the 'Books
of the Law.' The Jews believed that every letter, every tiniestdot was his...
External Form of the New Testament.
... art of printing. In the opinion of some, the use of thedot, at least to
some extent, was earlier than stichometry. From the eighth...
Thesaurus
Dot (2 Occurrences)... 3. (n.) Anything small and like a speck comparatively; a small portion or specimen;
as, a
dot of a child.
... Multi-Version Concordance
Dot (2 Occurrences).
...Point (106 Occurrences)
... 12. (n.) A small matter; a trifle; a least consideration; a punctilio. 13.
(n.) Adot or mark used to designate certain tones or time. 14....
Dote (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A marriage portion. [Obs.] See 1stDot,
n. 2. (n.) Natural endowments. 3. (vi) To act foolishly....
Leader (183 Occurrences)
... a leading or main editorial article. 12. (n.) A type having adot or short
row of dots upon its face. 13. (n.) a row of dots, periods...
Gadara
... "The most interesting remains of Gadara are its tombs, whichdot the cliffs for
a considerable distance round the city, chiefly on the north-east declivity...
Dost (1950 Occurrences)
Dotaea
Addition (112 Occurrences)
... adding numbers. 4. (n.) Adot at the right side of a note as an indication
that its sound is to be lengthened one half. 5. (n.) A...
Sign (181 Occurrences)
... 13. (n.) An objective evidence of disease; that is, one appreciable by some one
other than the patient. 14. (n.) Any character, as a flat, sharp,dot, etc. 15....
Mark (182 Occurrences)
... 8. (n.) A trace,dot, line, imprint, or discoloration, although not regarded as
a token or sign; a scratch, scar, stain, etc.; as, this pencil makes a fine mark...
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