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In the context of the Bible, the term "conversed" refers to the act of engaging in spoken communication or dialogue. Throughout the Scriptures, conversation plays a significant role in the unfolding of God's narrative, serving as a means of revelation, instruction, and relationship-building between God and humanity, as well as among individuals.
Divine-Human ConversationsOne of the most profound examples of conversation in the Bible is the dialogue between God and His people. These divine-human interactions often reveal God's character, His will, and His plans for humanity. In
Genesis 3:9-13, we see the first recorded conversation between God and man after the Fall, where God calls out to Adam and Eve, initiating a dialogue that addresses sin and its consequences.
In
Exodus 3:4-6, God converses with Moses from the burning bush, calling him to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. This conversation marks a pivotal moment in biblical history, as God reveals His name, "I AM WHO I AM," and His covenantal faithfulness to His people.
The prophets also experienced conversations with God, receiving messages to deliver to Israel. For instance, in
Isaiah 6:8, the prophet Isaiah responds to God's call with, "Here am I. Send me!" This exchange highlights the role of conversation in commissioning God's servants.
Interpersonal ConversationsThe Bible also records numerous conversations between individuals, which often serve to convey moral and spiritual lessons. In the Book of Job, the dialogues between Job and his friends explore themes of suffering, justice, and divine sovereignty.
Job 2:11-13 describes the arrival of Job's friends, who initially sit in silence before engaging in a lengthy discourse about his plight.
In the New Testament, Jesus frequently engaged in conversations that revealed His teachings and mission. One notable example is His conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well in
John 4:7-26. Through this dialogue, Jesus reveals His identity as the Messiah and offers the promise of "living water," symbolizing eternal life.
The Apostle Paul also utilized conversation as a means of spreading the Gospel. In
Acts 17:16-34, Paul converses with the philosophers in Athens, using their cultural context to introduce them to the "unknown God" and proclaim the resurrection of Jesus.
Conversational ThemesSeveral themes emerge from the biblical accounts of conversation. Firstly, conversations often serve as a means of revelation, where God discloses His nature and purposes. Secondly, they are a tool for teaching and correction, as seen in Jesus' interactions with His disciples and the Pharisees. Lastly, conversations in the Bible frequently emphasize the importance of relationship, both with God and among His people.
ConclusionThe act of conversing in the Bible is a vital component of God's communication with humanity and the unfolding of His redemptive plan. Through divine and interpersonal dialogues, the Scriptures reveal profound truths about God's character, His expectations for His people, and the nature of human relationships.
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God Distinct from the FatherConversed with Moses.
... Chapter LIX."God distinct from the Fatherconversed with Moses. When I
had spoken these words, I:continued: "Permit me, further...
He Corroborates this Statement by the Authority of the Old...
... Afterwards He was seen upon earth andconversed with men." [2473] "This is," then,
he says, "our God." You see how the prophet points to God as it were with...
The Learned Pagans had Means and Opportunities of Informing...
... doctrines of morality, which they taught as delivered to them from our Saviour,
avering that they had seen his miracles during his life, andconversed with him...
Against the Heresy of one Noetus.
... Afterward did He show Himself upon earth, andconversed with men." [1611] You see,
then, he says, that this is God, who is the only One, and who afterwards did...
On the Emperor's Return from the West, the Acacians Assemble at...
... destruction of sin and death: and that he was born of the Holy Spirit, and of the
Virgin Mary according to the flesh, as it is written, andconversed with his...
Prefatory Remarks, by Valesius,
... above cited, where he also adds, that some holy persons of Alaphion's family were
surviving even in his own days, with whom he himselfconversed when very young...
Note a the Following Extract of a Letter I Received from the Rev....
... This was a shocking view ... Some were in such pan they could not beconversed with,
others being fatigued and broken of their rest were asleep....
Against Apollinarius; the Second Letter to Cledonius. (Ep. Cii. )
... with which He surrounded Himself, according to the Scripture, He knew what was in
man; [4727] but teaching that it means, He consorted andconversed with men...
Of the Synod at Ariminum, and the Creed There Published.
... that this his only-begotten Son came down from the heavens by his Father's consent
for the putting away of sin, was born of the Virgin Mary,conversed with his...
By Evidence Gathered from Scripture the Unity of Father and Son is...
... After these things He appeared upon earth, andconversed with men.". 29.
The prophet speaks of the Son, for it was the Son Himself...
Thesaurus
Conversed (5 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Conversed (5 Occurrences). Luke 24:14 and they
conversed with one another about all these things which had taken place. (DBY).
...Converse (5 Occurrences)
Nathanael (6 Occurrences)
... He was among those who met andconversed with Jesus during the preaching of
John the Baptist at Bethany beyond Jordan (compare John 1:28)....
Gospels
... These were probably derived, or professed to be derived, from the oral reports of
those who had seen, heard, and, it may be,conversed with our Lord....
Resurrection (42 Occurrences)
... Heconversed with them face to face. They touched him (Matthew 28:9; Luke 24:39;
John 20:27), and he ate bread with them (Luke 24:42, 43; John 21:12, 13)....
Drawing (60 Occurrences)
... (WEB). Luke 24:15 And it came to pass as theyconversed and reasoned, that
Jesus himself drawing nigh, went with them; (DBY). John...
Cleopas (2 Occurrences)
... (abbreviation of Cleopatros), one of the two disciples with whom Jesusconversed
on the way to Emmaus on the day of the resurrection (Luke 24:18)....
Conversing (7 Occurrences)
Assembled (186 Occurrences)
... boldness. (KJV WEY DBY WBS). Acts 10:27 So Peter went in andconversed with
him, and found a large company assembled. (WEY NAS). Acts...
Nigh (243 Occurrences)
... YLT). Luke 24:15 And it came to pass as theyconversed and reasoned, that
Jesus himself drawing nigh, went with them; (DBY YLT). Luke...
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