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The concept of "exchanged" in the Bible often refers to the act of trading or substituting one thing for another, frequently with spiritual or moral implications. This theme is prevalent in both the Old and New Testaments, illustrating the consequences of exchanging divine truth for falsehood or righteousness for sin.
Old Testament ContextIn the Old Testament, the idea of exchanging is often linked to idolatry and the forsaking of God's commandments. One notable example is found in the book of Jeremiah, where the prophet laments the spiritual state of Israel: "Has a nation ever changed its gods, though they are no gods at all? But My people have exchanged their Glory for useless idols" (
Jeremiah 2:11). Here, the exchange is a tragic abandonment of the true God for worthless idols, highlighting the folly and spiritual adultery of the people.
The theme of exchange is also evident in the sacrificial system, where offerings were made to atone for sin. The substitutionary nature of these sacrifices points to a deeper spiritual exchange, foreshadowing the ultimate sacrifice of Christ in the New Testament.
New Testament ContextIn the New Testament, the Apostle Paul addresses the concept of exchange in his epistle to the Romans. He writes about humanity's tendency to exchange the truth of God for lies: "They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is forever worthy of praise! Amen" (
Romans 1:25). This exchange results in a downward spiral of moral and spiritual decay, as people turn away from God's revealed truth.
Paul further elaborates on the exchange of righteousness for sin in his letters. In
2 Corinthians 5:21, he speaks of the divine exchange accomplished through Christ: "God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God" . This profound exchange is central to the Christian doctrine of salvation, where Christ takes on the sin of humanity, and believers receive His righteousness.
Theological ImplicationsTheologically, the concept of exchange underscores the gravity of sin and the transformative power of redemption. The negative exchanges—truth for lies, worship of God for idols—illustrate the human propensity to deviate from God's will. Conversely, the positive exchange of Christ's righteousness for our sin highlights the grace and mercy of God, offering believers a path to reconciliation and eternal life.
Practical ApplicationFor believers, the biblical theme of exchange serves as a cautionary tale and a call to faithfulness. It encourages Christians to remain steadfast in their devotion to God, resisting the temptation to substitute worldly values for divine truth. The ultimate exchange, achieved through Christ's sacrifice, invites believers to live in the reality of their new identity in Him, embracing the righteousness that comes from faith.
In summary, the concept of "exchanged" in the Bible is rich with spiritual significance, illustrating both the peril of turning away from God and the hope found in the redemptive work of Christ.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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imp. & p. p.) of Exchange.
Greek
236. allasso -- to change... Word Origin from allos Definition to change NASB Word Usage alter (1), change (1),
changed (3),
exchanged (1). change. From allos; to make different -- change.
...3337. metallasso -- to change, exchange
... Word Origin from meta and allasso Definition to change, exchange NASB Word Usage
exchanged (2). to exchange. From meta and allasso; to exchange -- change....
Strong's Hebrew
6161. arubbah -- a thingexchanged, pledge, token... 6160, 6161. arubbah. 6162 . a thing
exchanged, pledge, token. Transliteration:
arubbah Phonetic Spelling: (ar-oob-baw') Short Definition: guarantor.
...6881. Tsorah -- a cityexchanged by Judah and Dan
... 6880, 6881. Tsorah. 6882 . a cityexchanged by Judah and Dan. Transliteration:
Tsorah Phonetic Spelling: (tsor-aw') Short Definition: Zorah....
8545. temurah -- exchange, recompense
... Word Origin from mur Definition exchange, recompense NASB Word Usage exchange
(1),exchanged (1), reward (1), substitute (2), trading (1)....
4171. mur -- to change
... Word Origin a prim. root Definition to change NASB Word Usage change (3), changed
(3), does exchange (2), exchange (3),exchanged (1), exchanges (1)....
7650. shaba -- to swear
... Word Origin denominative verb from sheba Definition to swear NASB Word Usage adjure
(6), curse (1),exchanged oaths (1), made a covenant (1), made an oath (1...
Library
Gold-Exchanged Lives.
... Money: The Golden Channel of Service. (Luke xvi:1-18.) Gold-Exchanged Lives.
Jesus says that our money in its new form will be waiting...
Mercury, Also, Has Been Named as Though He were a Kind of Go...
... Mercury, also, has been named as though he were a kind of go-between; and because
conversation passes between two speakers, and isexchanged by them, that...
The Great Fruits Produced by the Above-Mentioned Prayer. The...
... thing to me is that the sorrow and distress which such souls felt because they could
not die and enjoy our Lord's presence [424] are nowexchanged for as...
Genesis iii. 22
... But that wilderness is his appointed way to Canaan; its dreariness must beexchanged
for the hills and valleys of Canaan, and must not drive him back again to...
The Form of Concord, Concluded.
... passages. [623] But they were omitted orexchanged for others, and consistency
was sacrificed to veneration for Luther. There is...
Ranee Khet Mission.
... We were thankful when weexchanged our tent and booths for our rough wooden house.
In it we remained two years and a half in tolerable comfort....
The Antitype of the Christian Home.
... be revealed in us." In a few years at most the conflict shall end, and sighing grief
shall weep no more; the wormwood and the gall will beexchanged for the...
Internal Evidence Demonstrated to be the Very Reverse of...
... xxv.21, 23, is twiceexchanged for epi with a genitive in the same two verses: and
eriphoi (in ver.32) isexchanged for eriphia in ver.33."Instead of a'rchon...
The Great Furnace for a Great Soul
... Hastily, and almost secretly, the formalities of the engagement were performed,
cards wereexchanged which fixed the contract, and the earrings, rings, and...
Ancestors of the Blessed virgin
... years. They did not carry on any form of trade, butexchanged the produce
of their agriculture for whatever else they needed. If...
Thesaurus
Exchanged (22 Occurrences)... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Exchange. Multi-Version Concordance
Exchanged (22 Occurrences). Romans 1:23 and traded the
...Exchange (41 Occurrences)
... civilities or views. 3. (n.) The thing given or received in return; esp.,
a publicationexchanged for another. 4. (n.) The process...
Towns (450 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 25:33 And if a Levite does not give money to get back his property, his
house in the town which wasexchanged for money will come back to him in the...
Outskirts (38 Occurrences)
... Outskirts (38 Occurrences). Leviticus 25:34 But the land on the outskirts of their
towns may not beexchanged for money, for it is their property for ever....
Lack (86 Occurrences)
... Sometimes one of the common synonyms isexchanged for the word itself, eg in the
Old Testament, 1 Samuel 21:15 the Revised Version (British and American) has...
Worth (36 Occurrences)
... 2. (a.) Valuable; of worthy; estimable; also, worth while. 3. (a.) Equal in value
to; furnishing an equivalent for; proper to beexchanged for....
Worshiped (83 Occurrences)
... Romans 1:25 whoexchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the
creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen....
Forever (426 Occurrences)
... Romans 1:25 whoexchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the
creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen....
Exchanger
Distaff (2 Occurrences)
... In the Revised Version (British and American) the meanings of the two words
have beenexchanged. See SPINNING. Multi-Version Concordance...
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