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The term "establishes" in the Bible often refers to the act of setting something firmly in place, ensuring its stability and permanence. This concept is frequently associated with God's actions, His promises, and His covenant with His people. The idea of establishing is deeply rooted in the divine assurance of God's unchanging nature and His sovereign will.
Divine EstablishmentGod is depicted as the ultimate establisher, whose decrees and purposes are unshakeable. In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word often translated as "establish" is "kun," which conveys the sense of making something firm or secure. For instance, in
1 Samuel 2:8, it is written, "He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap; He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world."
Covenantal EstablishmentGod's covenant with His people is a central theme where the concept of establishment is evident. In
Genesis 17:7, God promises Abraham, "I will establish My covenant as an everlasting covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you." This covenantal establishment underscores the enduring relationship between God and His chosen people, highlighting His faithfulness across generations.
Establishment of the KingdomThe establishment of God's kingdom is a recurring theme in the Scriptures. In
2 Samuel 7:16, God assures David, "Your house and kingdom will endure forever before Me, and your throne will be established forever." This promise points to the messianic hope fulfilled in Jesus Christ, whose reign is eternal and unshakeable.
Personal EstablishmentOn a personal level, the Bible speaks of God establishing the steps of the righteous.
Psalm 37:23 states, "The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey." This verse reflects the belief that God guides and secures the path of those who trust in Him, providing stability and direction in their lives.
Establishment through Wisdom and UnderstandingProverbs 3:19-20 highlights the role of wisdom and understanding in God's creative and sustaining work: "The LORD founded the earth by wisdom and established the heavens by understanding. By His knowledge the watery depths were broken open, and the clouds dripped with dew." Here, the establishment of the natural order is attributed to God's wisdom, emphasizing the harmony and order inherent in His creation.
Establishment in the New TestamentIn the New Testament, the Greek word "stērizō" is often used to convey the idea of establishing. The Apostle Paul frequently prays for the establishment of believers in their faith. In
Romans 16:25, he writes, "Now to Him who is able to strengthen you by my gospel and by the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery hidden for long ages past." This strengthening or establishing is linked to the gospel's power to root believers firmly in their faith.
ConclusionThe biblical concept of "establishes" encompasses God's sovereign action in creation, His faithful covenant with His people, the eternal reign of Christ, and the personal guidance and stability He provides to believers. Through His wisdom and power, God ensures that His purposes are fulfilled and His promises are kept, offering assurance and hope to those who trust in Him.
Greek
950. bebaioo -- to confirm, secure... Word Origin from bebaios Definition to confirm, secure NASB Word Usage confirm
(2), confirmed (3), established (1),
establishes (1), strengthened (1).
...Strong's Hebrew
6966. qum -- to arise, stand... to qum Definition to arise, stand NASB Word Usage appoint (2), appointed (2), arise
(5), arose (2), endure (1), establish (2),
establishes (2), made to stand (1
...3559. kun -- to be firm
... 1), definitely (1), determined (1), direct (3), direct your right (1), directed
(1), directs (1), establish (15), established (52),establishes (2), fashion (1...
7760. sum -- to put, place, set
... consider (4), consider* (6), considered* (2), determine* (1), determined (1), disguises*
(1), establish (3), established (5),establishes (1), establishment (1...
6213a. asah -- do, make
... i have done (1), doer (1), doers (1), does (48), doing (63), done (327), done you
will do (1), done* (1), earns (1), established (1),establishes (1), evildoer...
Library
The Third RillEstablishes the Will to Every Perfection
... THE SECOND BOOK CHAPTER XXXVIII. THE THIRD RILLESTABLISHES THE WILL TO EVERY
PERFECTION. From this gladness and the fulness of grace...
GraceEstablishes Free Will.
... A Treatise on the spirit and the letter, Chapter 52 [XXX.]"GraceEstablishes
Free Will. Do we then by grace make void free will? God forbid!...
He Abandons the School-Room. Remarkable Meeting Near Alexandria....
... Remarkable Meeting near Alexandria. Incidents.Establishes a Church. Mischief-making
Preachers.... Incidents.Establishes a Church. Mischief-making Preachers....
By the Case of Leporius HeEstablishes the Fact that an Open Sin...
... Book I. Chapter V. By the case of Leporius heestablishes the fact that an open
sin ought to be expiated by an open confession; and also teaches from his words...
Rapid Promotion of John to the Bishopric, and More Vehement...
... Chapter III."Rapid Promotion of John to the Bishopric, and more Vehement Grappling
with its Affairs. He re-establishes Discipline in the Churches everywhere....
Whether Satisfaction is an Act of Justice?
... Further, no virtue save justiceestablishes equality between external things.
But this is done by satisfaction whichestablishes...
Continues to Evangelize. Dr. Cook's Prescription. Incident at...
... Closes his Evangelistic Labors.Establishes the Old Path Guide. The Bruner Debate....
Closes his Evangelistic Labors.Establishes the Old Path Guide....
Autobiography of Frank G. Allen, Minister of the Gospel
... Incidents.Establishes a Church. Mischief-making Preachers.... Closes his Evangelistic
Labors.Establishes the Old Path Guide. The Bruner Debate. CHAPTER XVII....
Eve and Mary Continued.
... divine and human. Languageestablishes between those who speak a more intimate
relation than they are generally aware of. Few persons...
Second Tractate. The Origin and Order of the Beings. Following on...
... That station towards the one [the fact that something exists in presence of the
One]establishes Being; that vision directed upon the Oneestablishes the...
Thesaurus
Establishes (15 Occurrences)...Establishes (15 Occurrences). 2 Corinthians 1:21 Now he who
establishes us with
you in Christ, and anointed us, is God; (WEB DBY NAS RSV).
...Establisher (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) One whoestablishes. Multi-Version Concordance
Establisher (2 Occurrences). Jeremiah 10:12 The maker...
Justice (212 Occurrences)
... reward. And God's justice is not merely gracious, but redemptive. It not
simply apportions rights, itestablishes righteousness. Thus...
Vows (38 Occurrences)
... Numbers 30:14 But if her husband altogether hold his peace at her from day to day,
then heestablishes all her vows, or all her bonds, which are on her: he has...
Obligations (10 Occurrences)
... Numbers 30:14 But if her husband altogether hold his peace at her from day to day,
then heestablishes all her vows, or all her bonds, which are on her: he has...
Jesimiel (1 Occurrence)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia JESIMIEL. je-sim'-i-el (yesimi'el, "Godestablishes"):
A prince of Simeon (1 Chronicles 4:36). Multi-Version Concordance...
Injunction (8 Occurrences)
... to the king, and said to the king, Know, O king, that it is a law of the Medes and
Persians, that no decree nor statute which the kingestablishes may be...
Imparted (6 Occurrences)
... every good work. (DBY). Job 28:25 Heestablishes the force of the wind. Yes,
he measures out the waters by measure. (See NAS). Job 39...
Issues (8 Occurrences)
... to the king, and said to the king, Know, O king, that it is a law of the Medes and
Persians, that no decree nor statute which the kingestablishes may be...
Founder (5 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) One who founds,establishes, and erects; one who lays a foundation;
an author; one from whom anything originates; one who endows....
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