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In the context of the Bible, the term "pronounces" often refers to the act of declaring or proclaiming something with authority. This can be seen in various contexts, including blessings, curses, judgments, and decrees. The act of pronouncement is significant in biblical narratives as it often reflects divine authority or the authority vested in individuals by God.
Divine PronouncementsGod's pronouncements are central to the biblical narrative, often conveying His will, judgment, or promises. In
Genesis 1, God pronounces creation into existence with the words, "Let there be light," and similar declarations for other elements of creation. These pronouncements demonstrate God's sovereign power and authority over the universe.
In the prophetic books, God's pronouncements through His prophets often serve as warnings or judgments against nations or individuals. For example, in
Isaiah 55:11 , God declares, "so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it." This underscores the effectiveness and certainty of divine pronouncements.
Blessings and CursesPronouncements of blessings and curses are a recurring theme in the Bible. In
Deuteronomy 28, Moses pronounces blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience upon the Israelites. These pronouncements are conditional, based on the people's adherence to God's commandments.
In the New Testament, Jesus pronounces blessings in the Beatitudes (
Matthew 5:3-12), where He declares, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." These pronouncements highlight the values of the Kingdom of God and the spiritual state of those who are blessed.
Judicial PronouncementsIn the legal context of ancient Israel, pronouncements were made by judges or leaders to resolve disputes or administer justice. In
1 Kings 3:28 , after Solomon's wise judgment, it is said, "When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had rendered, they stood in awe of the king, because they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice." Solomon's pronouncement demonstrated his God-given wisdom and authority.
Priestly PronouncementsThe priests in Israel had the authority to pronounce individuals clean or unclean, particularly in matters of leprosy or other defilements.
Leviticus 13-14 outlines the procedures for priests to examine and pronounce someone clean or unclean. These pronouncements had significant social and religious implications, affecting a person's ability to participate in community and worship.
Christ's PronouncementsJesus Christ, as the Son of God, made authoritative pronouncements throughout His ministry. In
John 8:58 , Jesus pronounces, "Truly, truly, I tell you, before Abraham was born, I am!" This declaration of His eternal existence and divine nature was a profound pronouncement of His identity.
Furthermore, in
Matthew 16:19 , Jesus gives authority to Peter, saying, "I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven." This pronouncement establishes the authority of the apostles in the early Church.
ConclusionThe act of pronouncing in the Bible is a powerful expression of authority, whether divine, prophetic, judicial, or priestly. It reflects the weight and impact of words spoken with authority and the belief in their fulfillment according to God's will.
Strong's Hebrew
2891. taher -- to be clean or pure... 25), cleanse (15), cleansed (19), cleansing (1), cleared (1), pronounce him clean
(6), pronounce the clean (1), pronounce clean (2),
pronounces him clean (1
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But Let us Come to These Two Commentaries which He Alone Excepts...
... But let us come to these two Commentaries which he alone excepts from the general
condemnation and renunciation which hepronounces upon all the rest of his...
Whether Judgment is an Act of Justice?
... The first is the virtue itself thatpronounces judgment: and in this way, judgment
is an act of reason, because it belongs to the reason to pronounce or define...
Book xi. The Apostle in his Letter to the Ephesians, Reviewing in...
... He declares one faith, as he preaches one Lord, andpronounces one baptism, as he
declares one faith of one Lord, that as there is one faith of one Lord, so...
Article vi: of Confession and Satisfaction.
... confession, especially on account of the absolution, as being the word of God which,
by divine authority, the power of the keyspronounces upon individuals....
Justification
... God, in justifying a person,pronounces him to be righteous, and looks upon him
as if he had not sinned. What is the source of justification?...
God Makes Known his Will through Creatures.
... The heart listens andpronounces its "fiat." Thus the soul advances by all
these things and flows out from its centre to its goal....
Whether it is Lawful for a Judge to Pronounce Judgment against the...
... Therefore a judge sins if hepronounces sentence according to the evidence
but against his conscience of the truth. On the contrary...
Concerning the Ranks of the Initiated.
... bending both knees, nor one of them, nor having upon his head the Divinely-transmitted
Oracles, but only standing near the Priest, whopronounces over him the...
Its Meaning
... to the LORD": now obviously he who shall make a "wicked" person just is far from
being an "abomination to the LORD," but he who knowinglypronounces a wicked...
Sermon on the Mount Continued Its Woes in Strict Agreement with...
... For see how he condescends [3991] to curse, and proves himself capable of taking
offence and feeling anger! He actuallypronounces a woe!...
Thesaurus
Pronounces (5 Occurrences)...Pronounces (5 Occurrences).
... (WEY). Romans 4:6 Even as David also
pronounces blessing
on the man to whom God counts righteousness apart from works, (WEB RSV).
...Blessing (357 Occurrences)
... 3. (n.) A declaration of divine favor, or an invocation imploring divine favor on
some or something; a benediction; a wish of happinesspronounces....
Keys (2 Occurrences)
... Having elicited Peter's confession, Jesuspronounces a benediction on him because
his insight represented a Divinely mediated experience of fundamental...
Power (862 Occurrences)
... Having elicited Peter's confession, Jesuspronounces a benediction on him because
his insight represented a Divinely mediated experience of fundamental...
Origin (25 Occurrences)
... Hebrews 7:6 But, in this instance, one who does not trace his origin from them takes
tithes from Abraham, andpronounces a blessing on him to whom the promises...
Joab (128 Occurrences)
... in the matter, commands Joab as well as the people to mourn publicly for the dead
hero (2 Samuel 3:31), composes a lament for Abner, andpronounces a curse...
Wages (52 Occurrences)
... Jeremiahpronounces woe upon him who "useth his neighbor's service without wages,
and giveth him not his hire" (Jeremiah 22:13; the only place where the word...
Instance (9 Occurrences)
... Hebrews 7:6 But, in this instance, one who does not trace his origin from them takes
tithes from Abraham, andpronounces a blessing on him to whom the promises...
Trace (7 Occurrences)
... Hebrews 7:6 But, in this instance, one who does not trace his origin from them takes
tithes from Abraham, andpronounces a blessing on him to whom the promises...
Theirs (96 Occurrences)
... Romans 1:32 In short, though knowing full well the sentence which Godpronounces
against actions such as theirs, as things which deserve death, they not only...
Resources
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