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The concept of precision, while not explicitly named in the Bible, is reflected in the meticulous nature of God's creation, His laws, and His plans. Precision can be understood as the quality of being exact, accurate, and careful about details. This attribute is evident in various aspects of biblical teaching and narrative.
Creation and OrderThe precision of God's creation is evident from the very beginning of the Bible.
Genesis 1 describes the orderly and systematic process by which God created the universe. Each day of creation is marked by specific acts, culminating in the declaration that "God saw all that He had made, and it was very good" (
Genesis 1:31). The intricate design of the natural world, from the vastness of the cosmos to the complexity of living organisms, reflects a Creator who values precision and order.
The LawThe Mosaic Law given to the Israelites is another example of divine precision. The laws were detailed and specific, covering various aspects of daily life, worship, and morality. In
Deuteronomy 4:5-6, Moses emphasizes the importance of following these statutes precisely: "See, I have taught you decrees and laws as the LORD my God commanded me, so that you may follow them in the land you are entering to possess. Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding to the nations" . The precision of the law was intended to set Israel apart and to reflect God's holiness.
Prophecy and FulfillmentBiblical prophecy is marked by precision in its fulfillment. The Old Testament contains numerous prophecies about the coming of the Messiah, which are fulfilled with remarkable accuracy in the New Testament. For instance, the prophecy in
Micah 5:2 about the Messiah being born in Bethlehem is precisely fulfilled in the birth of Jesus, as recorded in
Matthew 2:1-6. This precision underscores the reliability and sovereignty of God in orchestrating history according to His divine plan.
Jesus' TeachingsJesus' teachings also reflect precision, particularly in His use of parables and His interpretation of the law. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus provides a precise understanding of the law's intent, going beyond mere external compliance to address the heart's condition (Matthew 5-7). His statement, "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" (
Matthew 5:18), highlights the enduring precision of God's word.
Apostolic InstructionThe apostles, in their letters to the early church, emphasize the importance of precise teaching and doctrine. Paul instructs Timothy to "rightly divide the word of truth" (
2 Timothy 2:15), indicating the need for careful and accurate handling of Scripture. This precision in teaching is crucial for maintaining sound doctrine and protecting the church from false teachings.
ConclusionWhile the term "precise" may not be directly used in the Bible, the concept is woven throughout Scripture, reflecting the nature of God as a God of order, accuracy, and detail. From creation to prophecy, law to teaching, the precision of God's work and word is evident, calling believers to reflect this attribute in their own lives and understanding of Scripture.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
a.) Exactly or sharply defined; definite; exact; not vague or equivocal; as, precise rules of morality.
2. (a.) Strictly adhering or conforming to rule; very nice or exact; punctilious in conduct or ceremony; formal; ceremonious.
Greek
198a. akribes -- exact,precise... 198, 198a. akribes. 198b . exact,
precise. Transliteration: akribes
Short Definition: strictest. Word Origin probably from akron
...196. akribestatos -- exact,precise.
... 195, 196. akribestatos. 197 . exact,precise. Part of Speech... 199 (). Word
Origin superl. of akribes, qv. exact,precise. Superlative of...
198. akriboo -- exact,precise
... exact,precise. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: akriboo Phonetic Spelling:
(ak-ree-bo'-o) Short Definition: I examine carefully, inquire strictly...
199. akribos -- with exactness
... see 195 , "highly accurate") -- properly, extremely accurate, very exact; " () accurate"
because researched down to the finest detail ("factuallyprecise")....
1909. epi -- on, upon
... effects). Theprecise nuance of 1909 () is only determined by the , and
by the following it -- ie , , or case. Word Origin a prim....
2156. euschemonos -- becomingly
... honorable (modest, noble). Theprecise nuance of having "good form" is
only determined by the . See 2158 (). Word Origin adverb...
Library
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... Book IV. Chapter 23. " 31. But what is theprecise value of the
sanctification of the sacrament which? "31. But what is the...
His Teaching on the Holy Trinity.
... Thus in the absence of certainty as to theprecise extent to which S. Gregory's
teaching was directly indebted to that of his brother, it seems impossible to...
Chronology of the Life of Christ
... His elaborately careful andprecise dating, 3:1, 2, may be taken as an indication
that he had good and accurate information on the subject; that he "had...
Did Christ Predict his Resurrection?
... eg, Matt., xvi., 21; Luke, ix., 22) in which Christ expressly foretells his
resurrection, along with his sufferings, specifying theprecise interval of three...
Whether Sacred Doctrine is one Science?
... The unity of a faculty or habit is to be gauged by its object, not indeed, in its
material aspect, but as regards theprecise formality under which it is an...
We Now Proceed to an Examination of the Conditions under which a...
... The words of the record may be exactly such words as God approves of, although they
may not be theprecise words in which the original revelation was made....
The Beginning, Increase, and End of the Divine Life
... the Lord thy God. True, there are some of us who can remember theprecise
spot where we first found the Saviour. The day will never...
Impressive Phrases
... absolute, complete, unqualified, and final. accurate,precise, exact, and truthful....
force, vigor, power, and energy. formal,precise, stiff, and methodical....
After all this You Dare to Say in Your Apology, that You are not...
... Eusebius himself says that Pamphilus wrote nothing except some short letters to
his friends, and the first of his six books contains theprecise words which...
Applications.
... But the field was left absolutely clear for theprecise and concordant statement
of our chroniclers, which, therefore, takes undisputed possession....
Thesaurus
Precise (1 Occurrence)... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Exactly or sharply defined; definite; exact; not
vague or equivocal; as,
precise rules of morality.
...Precise (1 Occurrence).
...Person (807 Occurrences)
... God. "Form" is a term which expresses the sum of those characterizing
qualities which make a thing theprecise thing that it is....
According (7613 Occurrences)
... Eusebius and Jerome are emphatic andprecise in recording the fact that the Gospel
according to the Hebrews was not only Hebrew or Aramaic in composition, but...
Value (138 Occurrences)
... anything. 3. (n.)Precise signification; import; as, the value of a word;
the value of a legal instrument. 4. (n.) Esteem; regard....
Kerchief
... 13:18, 21, as an article of apparel or ornament applied to the head of the idolatrous
women of Israel. Theprecise meaning of the word is uncertain....
Naaman (19 Occurrences)
... In Luke 4:27, Jesus, rebuking Jewish exclusiveness, mentions "Naaman the Syrian."
(2) A son of Benjamin (Genesis 46:21, 6). Fuller and moreprecise is the...
Nations (683 Occurrences)
... to the prophets, "ascending in heart to God and the eternity of God, all times and
all things of this world are only a mere point." When theprecise time of...
Jump (3 Occurrences)
... 16. (n.) An abrupt interruption of level in a piece of brickwork or masonry. 17.
(a.) Nice; exact; matched; fitting;precise. 18. (adv.) Exactly; pat....
Loose (219 Occurrences)
... loose texture. 5. (superl.) Notprecise or exact; vague; indeterminate;
as, a loose style, or way of reasoning. 6. (superl.) Not...
General (9 Occurrences)
... 3. (a.) Not restrained or limited to aprecise import; not specific; vague; indefinite;
lax in signification; as, a loose and general expression....
Resources
How can you believe in salvation by faith alone when the only occurrence of 'faith alone' in the Bible (James 2:24) says that salvation is not by faith alone? | GotQuestions.orgWhere/what is Golgotha/Calvary? | GotQuestions.orgWhat time was Jesus crucified? What time did Jesus die on the cross? | GotQuestions.orgPrecise: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.comBible Concordance •
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