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The term "passer" is not directly found in the Bible; however, it is often associated with the Latin word for "sparrow." In biblical contexts, sparrows are small birds that are mentioned in several passages, symbolizing God's care and attention to even the most seemingly insignificant creatures. This entry explores the biblical significance of sparrows and their theological implications.
Biblical References:1.
Matthew 10:29-31 : "Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows."
In this passage, Jesus uses sparrows to illustrate God's providence and intimate knowledge of His creation. Despite their low market value, sparrows are under God's watchful eye, emphasizing that nothing happens outside His sovereign will. This teaching reassures believers of their immense value to God, encouraging trust and dispelling fear.
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Luke 12:6-7 : "Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows."
Similar to the account in Matthew, Luke records Jesus' teaching on God's care for sparrows. The slight difference in the number of sparrows sold for a penny highlights the abundance of God's grace and attention. The passage reinforces the message of divine care and the assurance of God's remembrance of each individual.
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Psalm 84:3 : "Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her young—a place near Your altar, O LORD of Hosts, my King and my God."
Here, the psalmist reflects on the sparrow's ability to find a home near God's altar, symbolizing a place of safety and divine presence. This imagery conveys the idea of finding refuge and peace in God's presence, a theme that resonates with the believer's desire for closeness to the Lord.
Theological Implications:The mention of sparrows in Scripture serves as a profound reminder of God's meticulous care for His creation. Despite their small size and perceived insignificance, sparrows are under God's watchful eye, illustrating His omniscience and omnipresence. This theme is a source of comfort for believers, affirming that God values each person and is intimately involved in their lives.
The sparrow's depiction in the Bible also underscores the theme of humility and the value of the seemingly insignificant. In a world that often measures worth by status or wealth, the biblical portrayal of sparrows challenges believers to recognize the inherent value bestowed by God on all His creatures.
In summary, while the term "passer" itself is not explicitly found in the Bible, the concept of sparrows as depicted in Scripture offers rich theological insights into God's providence, care, and the intrinsic worth of every individual.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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n.) One who passes; a passenger.
Greek
3791. ochleo -- to disturb, trouble... a , carrying someone along. That is, like a tumultuous pushing the entrapped
passer-by to destination. [3791 () is literally "having
...3855. parago -- to lead by, to pass by or away
... Word Origin from para and ago Definition to lead by, to pass by or away NASB Word
Usage going along (1), passed (2),passer-by (1), passing (1), passing away (3...
Strong's Hebrew
5674a. abar -- to pass over, through, or by, pass on... pass through (29), passed (48), passed along (1), passed away (2), passed beyond
(1), passed over (9), passed through (6), passed throughout (1),
passer-by (2
...Library
Pray for the Church in Syria.
... My spirit salutes you, and the love of the Churches that have received me
in the name of Jesus Christ, and not as a merepasser-by....
The Blind Beggar
... to open my eyes too; for if the worst case has been cured, then surely mine may
be." Many and many a day as he sat there, he would call to thepasser by again...
Christian Cemeteries.
... biblical scenes, such as Daniel in the lions' den, the history of Jonah, etc., were
exposed to daylight, and through the open door could be seen by thepasser....
Arrival
... Yet to an every daypasser-by neither when he travels across the Brooklyn bridge
rubbing elbows with the scores of the masses of humanity that hasten their way...
The Night of the Soul
... a Saint, but I have always felt, in comparing myself with the Saints, that I am
as far removed from them as the grain of sand, which thepasser-by tramples...
San Josef
... The vega is usually a highly cultivated cane-piece, where great lizards sit in the
mouths of their burrows, and watch thepasser by with intense interest....
From a Hindu Point of view
... wooden spike. As I was wondering what it was apasser-by explained it. It
is not a sun-dial, it is an impaling instrument. On that...
the Night of the Soul
... a Saint, but I have always felt, in comparing myself with the Saints, that I am
as far removed from them as the grain of sand, which thepasser-by tramples...
Actus Contritionis
... 10. Ut confiteamur Tibi dicentes: Benedictus Deus qui non dedit nos in captionem
dentibus inimicorum nostrorum: anima nostra sicutpasser erepta est de laqueo...
A Coffin in Egypt
... Many apasser-by would pause for a moment, and think; Here is the end of dignity
second only to Pharaoh's, to this has come that strong brain, that true heart...
Thesaurus
Passer (9 Occurrences)...Passer (9 Occurrences).
... (YLT). Jeremiah 49:17 And Edom hath been for a desolation,
Every
passer by her is astonished, And doth hiss because of all her plagues.
...Passer-by (5 Occurrences)
Passer-by.Passer,Passer-by. Passers . Noah Webster's Dictionary
(n.) One who goes by; apasser. Multi-Version Concordance...
Passenger (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) Apasser orpasser-by; a wayfarer. 2.
(n.) A traveler by some established conveyance, as a coach...
Sparrow (4 Occurrences)
... The common sparrow, or house sparrow, of Europe (Passer domesticus) is noted for
its familiarity, its voracity, its attachment to its young, and its fecundity....
Hissed (6 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Jeremiah 18:16 To make their land become a desolation, A hissing age-during,
Everypasser by it is astonished, And bemoaneth with his head. (See RSV)....
Passes (74 Occurrences)
... desolation -- all of it. Everypasser by at Babylon is astonished, And doth
hiss because of all her plagues. (See NAS RSV). Jeremiah 51:43...
Desolation (131 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 18:16 To make their land become a desolation, A hissing age-during, Every
passer by it is astonished, And bemoaneth with his head. (YLT NAS)....
Fig (45 Occurrences)
... "This tree, so to speak, vaunted itself to be in advance of all the other trees,
challenged thepasser-by that he should come and refresh himself with its fruit...
Returner (1 Occurrence)
... Zechariah 9:8 And I have pitched for My house a camp, Because of thepasser through,
and of the returner, And pass not through against them again doth an...
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