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The term "ceases" in the Bible often refers to the cessation or stopping of an action, event, or condition. It is used in various contexts, including the end of conflict, the cessation of sin, or the stopping of God's wrath. The concept of ceasing is significant in understanding the nature of God's interactions with humanity and the moral and spiritual expectations placed upon believers.
Ceasing of Conflict and StrifeOne of the prominent uses of "ceases" in the Bible is in the context of ending conflict and strife. In
Psalm 46:9, the psalmist declares, "He makes wars cease to the ends of the earth; He breaks the bow and shatters the spear; He burns the shields with fire." This passage highlights God's sovereign power to bring an end to warfare and establish peace. The cessation of war is seen as a divine act, emphasizing God's ultimate control over human affairs and His desire for peace among nations.
Ceasing from SinThe Bible also speaks of ceasing from sin as a crucial aspect of righteous living. In
1 Peter 4:1, it is written, "Therefore, since Christ suffered in His body, arm yourselves also with the same resolve, because anyone who has suffered in his body is done with sin." Here, the idea of ceasing from sin is linked to the believer's identification with Christ's suffering, suggesting a transformative process that leads to a life free from the bondage of sin.
Ceasing of God's WrathThe cessation of God's wrath is another important theme. In
Isaiah 10:25, the Lord says, "For in just a very little while My wrath will be spent, and My anger will turn to their destruction." This indicates that God's wrath is not eternal but will cease once His purposes are accomplished. The temporary nature of divine wrath underscores God's justice and mercy, as His ultimate aim is restoration and reconciliation.
Ceasing of Prophecies and KnowledgeIn the New Testament, the Apostle Paul discusses the ceasing of certain spiritual gifts. In
1 Corinthians 13:8, he writes, "Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away." This passage suggests that while spiritual gifts are temporary, love is eternal. The cessation of these gifts points to a future time when they will no longer be necessary, as believers will have full knowledge and communion with God.
Ceasing of Labor and RestThe concept of ceasing is also related to the Sabbath rest, a time when work ceases, and rest is observed. In
Exodus 31:15, the command is given, "For six days work may be done, but the seventh day is a Sabbath of complete rest, holy to the LORD." The Sabbath serves as a reminder of God's creation and His provision, inviting believers to cease from their labors and trust in His care.
Ceasing in Eschatological ContextIn eschatological terms, the Bible speaks of a future time when all suffering and pain will cease.
Revelation 21:4 promises, "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away." This ultimate cessation of suffering is a cornerstone of Christian hope, pointing to the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan and the establishment of His eternal kingdom.
In summary, the concept of "ceases" in the Bible encompasses a range of meanings, from the end of conflict and sin to the cessation of divine wrath and the temporary nature of spiritual gifts. It reflects God's sovereignty, justice, and mercy, as well as the transformative power of Christ's work in the believer's life.
Strong's Hebrew
1584. gamar -- to end, come to an end, complete... Word Origin a prim. root Definition to end, come to an end, complete NASB Word Usage
accomplish (1), accomplishes (1),
ceases (1), come to an end (2).
...7673a. shabath -- to cease, desist, rest
... root Definition to cease, desist, rest NASB Word Usage brought to an end (1), cease
(21), ceased (7),ceases (3), did away (2), disappear (1), do away (1...
Library
The SaintCeases not to Pray. Prayer the Way to Recover what is...
... Chapter VIII. The SaintCeases Not to Pray. Prayer the Way to Recover What
Is Lost. All Exhorted to Pray. The Great Advantage of...
We Would Say, Moreover, that DeathCeases in the World when the...
... Chapter XXXVI. We would say, moreover, that deathceases in the world
when the sin of the? We would say, moreover, that death...
Whether Baptism Produces Its Effect when the InsincerityCeases?
... OF THE EFFECTS OF BAPTISM (TEN ARTICLES) Whether Baptism produces its
effect when the insincerityceases? Objection 1: It seems...
The Emperor Gratian is Slain by the Treachery of the Usurper...
... Book V. Chapter XI."The Emperor Gratian is slain by the Treachery of the Usurper
Maximus. From Fear of him Justinaceases persecuting Ambrose....
Whether we Should Say that the Moment of Death, in which Sensation...
... Chapter 9."Whether We Should Say that The Moment of Death, in Which SensationCeases,
Occurs in the Experience of the Dying or in that of the Dead....
Whether Christ's Body is in this Sacrament Movably?
... remain under this sacrament even until the morrow, for the same reason it will remain
there during all coming time; for it cannot be said that itceases to be...
Whether Affinity Remains after the Death of Husband or Wife?
... not remain after the death of husband or wife, between the blood-relations of husband
and wife or "vice versa." Because if the cause cease the effectceases....
Whether the Stain Remains in the Soul after the Act of Sin?
... For although the act of sinceases, whereby man withdrew from the light of reason
and of the Divine law, man does not at once return to the state in which he...
He Further Shows that the Pretemporal Generation of the Son is not...
... concerning the soul and from the sabbath rest of the Hebrews.What he says runs
thus:""As all generation is not protracted to infinity, butceases on arriving...
Whether a Person's Defect is a Reason for Being More Easily Angry...
... death. But angerceases at the sight of death.... Objection. Reply to Objection 2:
There are two reasons why angerceases at the sight of death....
Thesaurus
Ceases (10 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Ceases (10 Occurrences). Acts 6:13
... lyre. A Psalm
of David. Help, Yahweh; for the godly man
ceases. For the
...Tambourines (13 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Isaiah 24:8 The mirth of tambourinesceases. The sound of those
who rejoice ends. The joy of the harpceases. (WEB NAS NIV)....
Mirth (18 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Isaiah 24:8 The mirth of tambourinesceases. The sound of those who rejoice
ends. The joy of the harpceases. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS RSV)....
Ceaseth (21 Occurrences)
Ends (108 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Isaiah 24:8 The mirth of tambourinesceases. The sound of those
who rejoice ends. The joy of the harpceases. (WEB)....
Vanished (13 Occurrences)
... lyre. A Psalm of David. Help, Yahweh; for the godly manceases. For the faithful
fail from among the children of men. (See RSV NIV)....
Ur (5 Occurrences)
... That Terah should have migrated from Ur to Harran, therefore,ceases to be
extraordinary. If he left Ur at all, it was the most natural place to which to go....
Oppressor (28 Occurrences)
... For the extortioner is brought to nothing. Destructionceases. The oppressors are
consumed out of the land. (Root in WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)....
Outcasts (13 Occurrences)
... For the extortioner is brought to nothing. Destructionceases. The oppressors are
consumed out of the land. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)....
Lyre (32 Occurrences)
... lyre. A Psalm of David. Help, Yahweh; for the godly manceases. For the
faithful fail from among the children of men. (WEB). Psalms...
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