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The term "exactly" is not frequently used in the Bible, but the concept of precision and exactness is evident throughout Scripture. The Bible often emphasizes the importance of following God's commands and instructions with exactness and precision, reflecting His holiness and order.
Biblical Context and Usage1.
Obedience to God's Commands: The Bible underscores the necessity of adhering to God's instructions with exactness. In
Deuteronomy 5:32 , it is written, "So be careful to do as the LORD your God has commanded you; you are not to turn aside to the right or to the left." This verse highlights the importance of following God's commands precisely, without deviation.
2.
Construction of the Tabernacle: The construction of the Tabernacle is a prime example of exactness in the Bible. God provided Moses with detailed instructions on how to build the Tabernacle, and Moses followed these instructions meticulously.
Exodus 25:9 states, "You must make it according to all that I show you—the design of the tabernacle as well as the design of all its furnishings." This demonstrates the importance of exactness in worship and service to God.
3.
Sacrificial System: The Levitical laws concerning sacrifices also required exactness. Specific animals, procedures, and times were prescribed for different offerings.
Leviticus 1:3 specifies, "If his offering is a burnt offering from the herd, he is to offer an unblemished male. He must present it at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting for acceptance on his behalf before the LORD." The exactness in these instructions underscores the need for purity and holiness in approaching God.
4.
Prophetic Fulfillment: The fulfillment of prophecy in the Bible often occurs with exactness. For instance, the prophecy concerning the birthplace of the Messiah in
Micah 5:2 was fulfilled precisely as stated in
Matthew 2:1 : "After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem." This exact fulfillment of prophecy attests to the reliability and divine inspiration of Scripture.
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Moral and Ethical Exactness: The Bible calls believers to live with moral and ethical exactness. In
Matthew 5:48 , Jesus instructs, "Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect." This call to perfection reflects the high standard of holiness and righteousness that God expects from His people.
Theological ImplicationsThe concept of exactness in the Bible reflects God's nature as a God of order, precision, and holiness. It underscores the importance of obedience, faithfulness, and reverence in the life of a believer. Exactness in following God's commands is not merely about legalistic adherence but about aligning one's life with God's will and purpose. The Bible's emphasis on exactness serves as a reminder of the seriousness of God's instructions and the need for careful and deliberate obedience in the Christian walk.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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adv.) In an exact manner; precisely according to a rule, standard, or fact; accurately; strictly; correctly; nicely.
Greek
1921. epiginosko -- to knowexactly, to recognize... to know
exactly, to recognize. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: epiginosko
Phonetic Spelling: (ep-ig-in-oce'-ko) Short Definition: I come to know, discern
...199. akribos -- with exactness
... Part of Speech: Adverb; Adverb, Comparative Transliteration: akribos Phonetic Spelling:
(ak-ree-boce') Short Definition: carefully,exactly, strictly Definition...
2596. kata -- down, against, according to
... diphthong (cf. BDF 17; MH 61-62; R 206-208). 2596 ("bringexactly, complete")
is "" to 303 ("bring to completion").]. Word Origin...
2727. katecheo -- to teach by word of mouth
... 2727 (from 2596 , ", according to," which intensifies 2278 , "to sound") -- properly,
"sound down," ie learnexactly by (meaningful repetition); to learn by...
5590. psuche -- breath, the soul
... 5590 () correspondsexactly to the OT 5315 ("soul"). The is the direct aftermath
of God breathing (blowing) His gift of life into a , making them an ....
2648. katamanthano -- to learn thoroughly
... 2648 (from 2596 , " to a point,exactly according to," which intensifies 3129 ,
"learn") -- properly, (exactly) learn; to grasp something by considering it ()....
3779. houto and houtos -- in this way, thus
... Word Origin adverb from houtos, Definition in this way, thus NASB Word Usage even
so (1),exactly (2),exactly* (1), follows (2), in such a manner (1), in such...
4102. pistis -- faith, faithfulness
... But the righteous will live in his " (= 4102, "faith the Lord"). In Scripture, and
are notexactly the same.... and are notexactly equivalent terms....
2680. kataskeuazo -- to prepare
... 2680 (from 2596 , ",exactly according to," intensifying , "to prepare , using a
vessel, implement, or tool") -- properly, prepare (make ready), skillfully...
2602. katabole -- a laying down
... 2602 (from 2596 , "exactly according to," down from the most general to the most
specific detail, "following all the way along," and 906 , "to cast...
Strong's Hebrew
149. adrazda -- correctly,exactly... 148, 149. adrazda. 150 . correctly,
exactly. Transliteration: adrazda
Phonetic Spelling: (ad-raz-daw') Short Definition: zeal. Word
...3651. ken -- so, thus
... Word Usage accordingly (2), after* (1), afterward* (18), afterwards* (5), because*
(1), case (1), correctly (1), enough (1), even (2),exactly (1), follows (1...
389. ak -- surely, howbeit
... Word Origin of uncertain derivation, see aken Definition surely, howbeit NASB Word
Usage altogether (1), certainly (1), completely (1),exactly (2), except (1...
5980. ummah -- close by, side by side with
... Usage all alike (1), alongside (5), beside (3), close (5), close beside (2), close*
(1), comparable (1), corresponded (1), corresponding (3),exactly (1), just...
Library
Now we May Apply this Very Argument to Venus inExactly the Same...
... Book III. 27 Now we may apply this very argument to Venus inexactly the same way.?
Now we may apply this very argument to Venus inexactly the same way....
The Reason Why Learned Men have notExactly Measured the Faculties...
... THE FOURTH CENTURY 99 The reason why learned men have notexactly measured
the faculties of the soul. The reason why learned men...
Troubles of Lingering at the Crossing
... thankful. * * * *. The story of PilgrimExactly will probably be interesting,
as well as helpful, to you. He told me the story....
But we must Follow Our Preacher, who Can Only Turn Away with...
... Do we not recognize that he, too, was traveling throughexactly the same
scene as we find ourselves to be in? That tears were raining...
The Good Steward
... likeness of men.". 2. But no character moreexactly agrees with the present
state of man, than that of a steward. Our blessed Lord...
John I.
... soothe; and besides all this, most holy, and most awful, and full of mysteries so
great, and bringing with it goods so great, that if men wereexactly and with...
The Man Born Blind and Joseph of Arimathea
... repeat Himself. Of all the blind men who were healed while Christ was on
earth, no two were healed inexactly the same way. Jesus...
Fowler -- the Spirit of Christ
... you have the Spirit of Christ. The success of the missionary cause turns
uponexactly the spirit of this text. I have no faith in...
We Now Proceed to an Examination of the Conditions under which a...
... accomplished. It is obvious that, in the case of a revelation, made by words,
the words might be recordedexactly as they were delivered....
Preface
... "If the extracts are givenexactly as printed, and the punctuationexactly as in
the book and in the connection in which the facts stand, I have no objection."....
Thesaurus
Exactly (26 Occurrences)...Exactly (26 Occurrences). Matthew 2:7 Then Herod secretly called the wise men, and
learned from them
exactly what time the star appeared. (WEB ASV YLT).
...Evil-exactly (1 Occurrence)
Evil-exactly. Evil-entreated, Evil-exactly. Evilfavoredness .
Multi-Version Concordance Evil-exactly (1 Occurrence)....
Carefully (76 Occurrences)
... The Revised Version (British and American) adds others (akriboo, "I ascertainexactly"),
"learned of them carefully" the Revised Version (British and American...
Wise-men (4 Occurrences)
... ASV). Matthew 2:7 Then Herod privily called the Wise-men, and learned of
themexactly what time the star appeared. (ASV). Matthew...
Tomorrow (57 Occurrences)
... commonly used, but hexes, also occurs (Acts 25:17 the King James Version, where
the Revised Version (British and American) renders moreexactly "the next day...
Right (4703 Occurrences)
... 13. (adv.)Exactly; just. 14.... 16. (adv.) According to fact or truth; actually; truly;
really; correctly;exactly; as, to tell a story right. 17....
Enquire (42 Occurrences)
... In Acts 23:15, "enquire something more perfectly" is substituted by "judge
moreexactly." In Matthew 10:11, "search out" replaces it....
Express (13 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.)Exactly representing; exact. 2. (a.) Directly
and distinctly stated; declared in terms; not implied...
Moderately (1 Occurrence)
... Trench says (Synonyms of the New Testament, 151): "It expressesexactly that moderation
which recognizes the impossibility cleaving to formal law, of...
Mages (5 Occurrences)
... Matthew 2:7 Then Herod, privately having called the mages, did inquireexactly
from them the time of the appearing star, (YLT). Matthew...
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