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The term "easily" in the context of the Bible often relates to the manner in which actions, thoughts, or emotions are carried out or experienced. While the word itself may not frequently appear in English translations, the concept is woven throughout Scripture, illustrating both positive and negative aspects of human behavior and divine interaction.
Biblical Usage and Context1.
Human Behavior and Temptation: The Bible frequently addresses the ease with which humans can fall into temptation and sin. In
Matthew 26:41 , Jesus warns His disciples, "Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak." This passage highlights the ease with which one can succumb to sin without vigilance and prayer.
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Divine Assistance and Grace: Conversely, the Scriptures also speak to the ease with which God can provide assistance and grace to those who seek Him. In
Matthew 11:30 , Jesus offers comfort by saying, "For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." This verse emphasizes the ease and relief found in following Christ, contrasting the heavy burdens of legalism and self-reliance.
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Faith and Trust: The ease of faith and trust in God is another theme. In
Proverbs 3:5-6 , believers are encouraged to "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." This passage suggests that trusting God simplifies life's journey, making it easier to navigate.
4.
Forgiveness and Reconciliation: The Bible also speaks to the ease with which God forgives those who repent. In 1
John 1:9 , it is written, "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." This verse underscores the readiness and ease of God's forgiveness, encouraging believers to seek reconciliation with Him.
5.
Love and Patience: In
1 Corinthians 13:4-5 , the characteristics of love are described, stating, "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs." Here, the ease with which love can overlook offenses and maintain patience is highlighted, serving as a model for Christian conduct.
Theological ImplicationsThe concept of "easily" in the Bible often serves as a reminder of the dual nature of human experience—our propensity to fall into sin and the ease with which God offers redemption and support. It calls believers to be vigilant against the ease of temptation while embracing the ease of God's grace and love. The Scriptures encourage a life of faith that relies on divine strength rather than human effort, promoting a relationship with God that is characterized by trust, forgiveness, and love.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
adv.) With ease; without difficulty or much effort; as, this task may be easily performed; that event might have been easily foreseen.
2. (adv.) Without pain, anxiety, or disturbance; as, to pass life well and easily.
3. (adv.) Readily; without reluctance; willingly.
4. (adv.) Smoothly; quietly; gently; gracefully; without /tumult or discord.
5. (adv.) Without shaking or jolting; commodiously; as, a carriage moves easily.
Greek
2139. euperistatos --easily encircling...easily encircling. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: euperistatos Phonetic
Spelling: (yoo-per-is'-tat-os) Short Definition:
easily encircling Definition
...3947. paroxuno -- to sharpen, fig. to stimulate, to provoke
...easily provoke, stir. From para and a derivative of oxus; to sharpen alongside,
ie (figuratively) to exasperate --easily provoke, stir. see GREEK para....
5349. phthartos -- perishable, corruptible
... Cognate: 5349 (an adjective, derived from 5351 ) -- perishable, whateasily perishes
disintegrates (corrupts) -- like the break-down of the body during our...
4263. probaton -- a little sheep
... 4263 -- ; (figuratively) someoneeasily led, one way or the other (like a sheep).
[4263 () properly refers to (goes out to pasture), but especially to .]....
1798. enupnion -- a dream
... 17). 1798 ("a dream") is an ideal time for the Lord to communicate in a
way weeasily block in the busyness of life. The Christian...
2399. idiotes -- a private or unskilled person
... 2399 (from 2398 , "own") -- properly, of one's ; used of a person who lacks education
or status -- hence,easily misunderstood as being uninstructed (unrefined...
1645. elaphros -- light, easy to bear
... 1645 (from , "least, little," J. Thayer) -- properly, of little weight (light);
(figuratively)easily managed (carried) because (). Word Origin a prim....
454. anoia -- folly, foolishness
... from 1 privative meaning "" and 3563 ,"mind") -- properly, "no-mind" referring to
behavior ( actions); "lack of sense" (, 2, 83) whicheasily degenerates into...
2173. euchrestos -- useful
... profitable, meet for use. From eu and chrestos;easily used, ie Useful --
profitable, meet for use. see GREEK eu. see GREEK chrestos....
327. anazeteo -- to seek carefully
... investigate). 327 ("-and-down") conveys seeking -- "noteasily put off by "
(Souter) because by the (personal) need of the seeker. [The...
Strong's Hebrew
5350. niqqud -- perhaps what is crumbled oreasily crumbles...... perhaps what is crumbled or
easily crumbles, crumbs. Transliteration: niqqud or
niqqud Phonetic Spelling: (nik-kood') Short Definition: crumbled.
...6368. piach -- soot
... ashes. From puwach; a powder (aseasily puffed away), ie Ashes or dust -- ashes.
see HEBREW puwach. 6367, 6368. piach. 6369 . Strong's Numbers.
7218. rosh -- head
... From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head (as mosteasily shaken),
whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank...
4254. machalatsah -- robe of state
... changeable suit of apparel, change of raiment. From chalats; a mantle (aseasily
drawn off) -- changeable suit of apparel, change of raiment. see HEBREW chalats...
4592. meat -- a little, fewness, a few
... Word Origin from maat Definition a little, fewness, a few NASB Word Usage almost
(2), brief (1), close (1), diminish (1),easily (1), enough (3), few (20...
4116. mahar -- to hasten
... A primitive root; properly, to be liquid or floweasily, ie (by implication); to
hurry (in a good or a bad sense); often used (with another verb) adverbially...
4417. melach -- salt
... saltpit. From malach; properly, powder, ie (specifically) salt (aseasily pulverized
and dissolved -- salt((-pit)). see HEBREW malach. 4416, 4417....
Library
BeingEasily Entreated
... TALK THIRTY-ONE. BEINGEASILY ENTREATED. Not long since I saw in the report
of a meeting a statement something like this: "The brethren...
But as it wasEasily Seen to be Unjust to Compel Freemen against...
... Chapter XXVIII. But as it waseasily seen to be unjust to compel freemen
against their will? But as it waseasily seen to be unjust...
And Men areEasily Offended in a Matter of this Kind...
... Book 2 Chapter 20. And men areeasily offended in a matter of this kind?
20. And men areeasily offended in a matter of this kind...
How the Weak areEasily Moved.
... The Conferences of John Cassian. Chapter VI. How the weak areeasily moved.
For those who are not yet settled in the line which...
That God Does notEasily Pardon Idolaters.
... 4. That God does noteasily pardon idolaters. Moses in Exodus prays for
the people, and does not obtain his prayer, saying: "I pray...
We couldEasily Show that the Idea of Heaven and Earth in the Soul...
... THE SECOND CENTURY 90 We couldeasily show that the idea of Heaven and Earth
in the Soul of Man. We couldeasily show that the idea...
He VeryEasily Understood the Liberal Arts and the Categories of...
... Book IV. Chapter XVI."He VeryEasily Understood the Liberal Arts and
the Categories of Aristotle, But Without True Fruit. 28....
The Good Faith of those who areEasily Bought Over with Money or...
... Book II. Chapter XXIII. The good faith of those who areeasily bought
over with money or flattery is? The good faith of those...
That Bishops or Clergymen Should notEasily Set Free their Sons.
... Canon XXXV. (Greek xxxviii.) That bishops or clergymen should noteasily set free
their sons. That bishops or clergymen should noteasily set free their sons....
Whether a Person's Defect is a Reason for Being MoreEasily Angry...
... ARTICLES) [*There is no further mention of these remedies in the text, except in
A .] Whether a person's defect is a reason for being moreeasily angry with him...
Thesaurus
Easily (15 Occurrences)... 1. (adv.) With ease; without difficulty or much effort; as, this task may be
easily performed; that event might have been
easily foreseen.
...Tender (66 Occurrences)
... 9. (superl.)Easily impressed, broken, bruised, or injured; not firm or hard;
delicate; as, tender plants; tender flesh; tender fruit. 10....
Weak (102 Occurrences)
... weak rope. 4. (vi) Not firmly united or adhesive;easily broken or separated
into pieces; not compact; as, a weak ship. 5. (vi) Not...
Fast (157 Occurrences)
... 6. (v.) Firmly fixed; closely adhering; made firm; not loose, unstable,
oreasily moved; immovable; as, to make fast the door. 7...
Blind (91 Occurrences)
... 4. (a.) Having such a state or condition as a thing would have to a person who is
blind; not well marked oreasily discernible; hidden; unseen; concealed; as...
Lead (192 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) One of the elements, a heavy, pliable, inelastic
metal, having a bright, bluish color, buteasily tarnished....
Soft (36 Occurrences)
... 1. (superl.)Easily yielding to pressure;easily impressed, molded, or cut; not
firm in resisting; impressible; yielding; also, malleable; -- opposed to hard...
Strong (736 Occurrences)
... 3. (superl.) Solid; tough; noteasily broken or injured; able to withstand violence;
able to sustain attacks; noteasily subdued or taken; as, a strong beam; a...
Light (2869 Occurrences)
... 34. (superl.) Easy to admit influence; inconsiderate;easily influenced by trifling
considerations... 37. (superl.)Easily bestowed; inconsiderately rendered. 38....
Transfiguration
... to show why this journey should have been undertaken; and, the mountain top being
occupied by a town or village, a suitable spot could noteasily have been...
Resources
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