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Definition and Scope:The term "everywhere" refers to the omnipresence of God, His ability to be present in all places at all times. This concept is foundational in understanding the nature of God as described in the Bible. The omnipresence of God assures believers of His constant presence and involvement in the world and in their personal lives.
Biblical References:1.
God's Omnipresence: The Bible frequently affirms that God is present everywhere. In
Psalm 139:7-10 , David marvels at God's inescapable presence: "Where can I go to escape Your Spirit? Where can I flee from Your presence? If I ascend to the heavens, You are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, You are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle by the farthest sea, even there Your hand will guide me; Your right hand will hold me fast."
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God's Sovereignty Over Creation:Jeremiah 23:23-24 emphasizes God's omnipresence and His sovereignty over all creation: "Am I only a God nearby," declares the LORD, "and not a God far away? Can a man hide in secret places where I cannot see him?" declares the LORD. "Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?" declares the LORD.
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Presence in Worship and Community: In the New Testament, Jesus assures His followers of His presence among them. In
Matthew 18:20 , He states, "For where two or three gather together in My name, there am I with them." This promise highlights the special presence of Christ in the community of believers.
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Indwelling of the Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit, as part of the Trinity, also embodies God's omnipresence. In
1 Corinthians 3:16 , Paul reminds believers, "Do you not know that you yourselves are God’s temple, and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?" This indwelling presence signifies that God is with believers everywhere they go.
Theological Implications:·
Comfort and Assurance: The omnipresence of God provides comfort and assurance to believers, knowing that they are never alone. This is particularly comforting in times of trouble or distress, as God is always present to provide support and guidance.
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Accountability and Reverence: The awareness of God's presence everywhere also instills a sense of accountability and reverence. Believers are reminded that their actions and thoughts are always before God, encouraging a life of holiness and integrity.
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Mission and Evangelism: The concept of God's presence everywhere undergirds the mission of the Church. In
Matthew 28:19-20 , Jesus commissions His disciples to make disciples of all nations, promising, "And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." This assurance empowers believers to spread the Gospel, knowing that God is with them in every endeavor.
Conclusion:The biblical teaching of God's omnipresence is a profound truth that impacts every aspect of a believer's life. It assures them of God's constant presence, encourages a life of holiness, and empowers them for mission and service.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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adv.) In every place; in all places; hence, in every part; thoroughly; altogether.
Greek
3837. pantachou --everywhere...everywhere. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: pantachou Phonetic Spelling:
(pan-takh-oo') Short Definition:
everywhere Definition:
everywhere, in all
...3836a. pantache --everywhere
...everywhere. Transliteration: pantache Short Definition:everywhere. Word Origin
from the same as pantachou Definitioneverywhere NASB Word Usageeverywhere (1)....
3836. pantachothen --everywhere
...everywhere. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: pantachothen Phonetic Spelling:
(pan-takh-oth'-en) Short Definition: from all sides Definition: from all...
1229. diaggello -- to publish abroad, proclaim
... Word Origin from dia and aggello Definition to publish abroad, proclaim NASB Word
Usage giving notice (1), proclaimeverywhere (1), proclaimed (1)....
3654. holos -- altogether, assuredly
... at all, commonly, utterly. Adverb from holos; completely, ie Altogether; (by analogy),
everywhere; (negatively) not by any means -- at all, commonly, utterly....
3839. pante -- every way, entirely
... Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: pante Phonetic Spelling: (pan'-tay) Short
Definition: in every way Definition: in every way, entirely,everywhere....
3836b. pantachothen -- from all sides.
... from all sides. Transliteration: pantachothen Short Definition:everywhere. Word
Origin from pantachou Definition from all sides. 3836a, 3836b....
1330. dierchomai -- to go through, go about, to spread
... From dia and erchomai; to traverse (literally) -- come, depart, go (about, abroad,
everywhere, over, through, throughout), pass (by, over, through, throughout...
3840. pantothen -- from all sides
... Word Origin adverb from pas Definition from all sides NASB Word Usage all sides
(1), every side (1),everywhere (1). on every side, round about....
Strong's Hebrew
3605. kol -- the whole, all... for every (2), all his and every (1), all his everything (1), all its the entire
(1), all the and every (1), all the of every (1), all the
everywhere (1), all
...834. asher -- who, which, that
... that NASB Word Usage although (1), anyone (1), because (45), because* (73), before*
(3), concerning* (1), deadly* (1), everything* (2),everywhere* (2), how (24...
6555. parats -- to break through
... 2), broke (1), broke down (1), broken (3), broken down (5), broken through (2),
destroyed (1), distributed (1), employ violence (1),everywhere (1), increase (1...
413. el -- to, into, towards
... 11), before* (4), behind* (2), beside (3), beside* (3), between* (2), carried (1),
concerning (31), corresponding* (1), defied* (1),everywhere* (1), faced (1...
4725. maqom -- a standing place, place
... Word Origin from qum Definition a standing place, place NASB Word Usage anywhere*
(1), area (1), country (1), direction (1),everywhere* (1), ground (2), home...
8033. sham -- there, thither
... adverb Definition there, thither NASB Word Usage direction (1),everywhere* (1),
here (3), place (1), rested* (1), there (609), there for ourselves where (1...
5921. al -- upon, above, over
... 2), corresponding* (1), crowns (1), defiance* (1), despite (1), due (1), duty (1),
east* (7), encouragingly* (2), engaged (1), even (1),everywhere* (1), faces...
Library
Whether God isEverywhere?
... THE EXISTENCE OF GOD IN THINGS (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether God iseverywhere?
Objection 1: It seems that God is noteverywhere. For...
BonfiresEverywhere
... Chapter 6. First Methodist Conference; Pressgangs and Mobs; Wesley's Protest
against Ungodliness BonfiresEverywhere. Tuesday, 5."In...
Whether to beEverywhere Belongs to God Alone?
... THE EXISTENCE OF GOD IN THINGS (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether to beeverywhere belongs
to God alone? Objection 1: It seems that to beeverywhere...
February the FifthEverywhere the Gate of Heaven
... FEBRUARY The FifthEVERYWHERE THE GATE OF HEAVEN. "Surely the Lord is in this place,
and I knew it not." "Genesis 28:10-22.... God gets at useverywhere....
God isEverywhere.
... CHARACTER, ATTRIBUTES AND PROVIDENCE OF GOD. 106. " God isEverywhere. 106.
CM Watts. God isEverywhere. 1 In all my vast concerns...
Of those who areEverywhere Ready.
... XXIII."Of Those Who areEverywhere Ready. While thou obeyest the belly,
thou sayest that thou art innocent; and, as if courteously...
"I Will that Men PrayEverywhere. "
... CHRISTIAN CHARACTER AND LIFE. 372. " "I will that men prayeverywhere.".
372. 7s. M. Mrs. Hemans. "I will that men prayeverywhere."....
Whether God isEverywhere by Essence, Presence and Power?
... THE EXISTENCE OF GOD IN THINGS (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether God iseverywhere
by essence, presence and power? Objection 1: It seems that...
The SectEverywhere Spoken Against
... CHAPTER XLII THE SECTEVERYWHERE SPOKEN AGAINST.... For in these our days His
death and His sorrow areeverywhere forgotten amongst us....
That victoryEverywhere Followed the Presence of the Standard of...
... Book II. Chapter VII."That Victoryeverywhere followed the Presence of
the Standard of the Cross in Battle. Indeed, wherever this...
Thesaurus
Everywhere (53 Occurrences)...Everywhere (53 Occurrences). Mark 1:28 The report of him went out immediately
everywhere into all the region of Galilee and its surrounding area.
...Omnipresence
... of the Term in Scripture: Neither the noun "omnipresence" nor adjective "omnipresent"
occurs in Scripture, but the idea that God iseverywhere present is...
Omniscience
... 2. Tacit Assumption and Explicit Affirmation: Scriptureeverywhere teaches
the absolute universality of the divine knowledge. In...
Searched (71 Occurrences)
... (imp. & pp) of Search. Multi-Version Concordance Searched (71 Occurrences). Mark
1:36 And Simon and the others searchedeverywhere for Him. (WEY NAS)....
Exaltation (9 Occurrences)
... qualities to the humanity of Jesus, which Luther declared involved its ubiquity,
and that as He was at the right hand of God, and God waseverywhere, so Christ...
Notorious (16 Occurrences)
... Luke 15:1 Now the tax-gatherers and the notorious sinners wereeverywhere
in the habit of coming close to Him to listen to Him; (WEY)....
Fig-tree (33 Occurrences)
... Wild fig-trees-usually rather shrubs than trees-occur alsoeverywhere; they are
usually barren and are described by the fellahin as "male" trees; it is...
Figtree
... Wild fig-trees-usually rather shrubs than trees-occur alsoeverywhere; they are
usually barren and are described by the fellahin as "male" trees; it is...
Preached (75 Occurrences)
... Mark 16:20 They went out, and preachedeverywhere, the Lord working with them,
and confirming the word by the signs that followed. Amen....
Publicly (31 Occurrences)
... Mark 1:45 But he went out, and made it public, giving an account of iteverywhere,
so that Jesus was no longer able to go openly into a town, but was outside...
Resources
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