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In the context of the Bible, the term "excited" is not directly used in the Berean Standard Bible translation. However, the concept of excitement, characterized by strong feelings of enthusiasm and eagerness, can be inferred from various biblical narratives and expressions of emotion.
Old Testament Examples1.
David's Enthusiasm for Worship: One of the most vivid examples of excitement in the Old Testament is King David's exuberance in worship. In
2 Samuel 6:14-15 , David is described as "dancing before the LORD with all his might" as he and the Israelites brought the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. This passage reflects David's deep joy and excitement in honoring God.
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The Israelites' Anticipation: The Israelites often experienced excitement in anticipation of God's promises. For instance, when the Israelites were about to enter the Promised Land, there was a sense of eager expectation. In
Deuteronomy 1:21 , Moses encourages them, saying, "See, the LORD your God has set the land before you. Go up and take possession of it, as the LORD, the God of your fathers, has told you. Do not be afraid or discouraged."
New Testament Examples1.
The Shepherds at Jesus' Birth: In the New Testament, the shepherds' reaction to the announcement of Jesus' birth is a clear example of excitement.
Luke 2:15-16 describes their response: "When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, 'Let us go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.' So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph and the baby, who was lying in the manger."
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The Disciples' Joy: After Jesus' resurrection, the disciples experienced profound excitement and joy. In
Luke 24:41 , when Jesus appeared to them, "they still could not believe it because of their joy and amazement." This moment captures the disciples' overwhelming excitement at the reality of the risen Christ.
Spiritual ExcitementThe Bible also speaks to the excitement that believers experience in their spiritual journey. The anticipation of Christ's return is a source of excitement for Christians. In
1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 , Paul writes about the coming of the Lord: "For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a loud command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will be the first to rise. After that, we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will always be with the Lord."
Expressions of Excitement in Worship and PraiseExcitement is often expressed in worship and praise throughout the Scriptures.
Psalm 100:1-2 encourages believers to "Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. Serve the LORD with gladness; come into His presence with joyful songs." This passage highlights the enthusiastic and joyful response of God's people in worship.
ConclusionWhile the specific term "excited" may not appear frequently in the biblical text, the concept is woven throughout the narratives and teachings of Scripture. From the joy of worship to the anticipation of God's promises, excitement is a natural response to the divine work and presence in the lives of believers.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
(
imp. & p. p.) of Excite.
Greek
349. anakrazo -- to cry out... 349 (from 303 " to a high point," intensifying 2896 , "cry out") -- properly, cry
out (in a passionate,
excited way), usually with shrieks or screams (see at
...Strong's Hebrew
7264. ragaz -- to be agitated, quiver, quake, beexcited...... 7263, 7264. ragaz. 7265 . to be agitated, quiver, quake, be
excited, perturbed.
Transliteration: ragaz Phonetic Spelling: (raw-gaz') Short Definition: tremble
...8174b. seippim -- disquieting orexcited thoughts
... 8174a, 8174b. seippim. 8175 . disquieting orexcited thoughts.
Transliteration: seippim Short Definition: thoughts. Word Origin...
Library
A Sedition wasExcited on the Ordination of Paul.
... Book III. Chapter IV."A Sedition wasexcited on the Ordination of Paul. The ordination
of Paul occasioned a great commotion in the Church of Constantinople....
Of the SeditionExcited at Alexandria, and How George was Slain.
... Book III. Chapter II."Of the Seditionexcited at Alexandria, and how George
was slain. It is now proper to mention what took place...
Sapor King of Persia isExcited against the Christians. Symeon...
... Book II. Chapter IX."Sapor King of Persia isExcited against the Christians.
Symeon, Bishop of Persia, and Usthazanes, a Eunuch...
When Turbo had Made this Statement, Archelaus was Intensely...
... 12 When Turbo had made this statement, Archelaus was intenselyexcited?
When Turbo had made this statement, Archelaus was intensely...
Although You Allege that those Wars which You Speak of were...
... Book I. 6 Although you allege that those wars which you speak of were
excited through hatred of? Although you allege that those...
Synopsis. --The Gradual Narrowing of the Miraculous Element in the...
... I SYNOPSIS."The gradual narrowing of the miraculous element in the Bible by recent
discovery and discussion."The alarm therebyexcited in the Church."The...
What a Revival of Religion Is
... They must be soexcited that they will break over these counteracting influences,
before they will obey God. Not thatexcited feeling...
To Win Souls Requires Wisdom.
... religion. (2.) It is important to take a person, if possible, at a time
when he is not stronglyexcited with any other subject....
How Our Saviour's Loving Attractions Assist and Accompany us to...
... the resolution which we make to be faithful, for he considers that to believe is
to be drawn, and therefore he admonishes such as have beenexcited to believe...
A Solemn Warning for all Churches
... "Oh! you are tooexcited." Good God!excited! when men are being damned;Excited!
When we have the mission of heaven to preach to dying souls.EXCITED!...
Thesaurus
Excited (9 Occurrences)... (imp. & pp) of Excite. Multi-Version Concordance
Excited (9 Occurrences). Acts
6:12 In this way they
excited the people, the Elders, and the Scribes.
...Violence (98 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The quality or state of being violent; highly
excited action, whether physical or moral; vehemence; impetuosity; force....
Joy (422 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) The passion or emotionexcited by the acquisition or expectation of good;
pleasurable feelings or emotions caused by success, good fortune, and the like...
Warm (25 Occurrences)
... 4. (superl.) Fig.: Not cool, indifferent, lukewarm, or the like, in spirit or temper;
zealous; ardent; fervent;excited; sprightly; irritable; excitable....
Ferment (3 Occurrences)
... 5. (vi) To undergo fermentation; to be in motion, or to beexcited into sensible
internal motion, as the constituent particles of an animal or vegetable fluid...
Surprise (27 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) The state of being surprised, or taken unawares, by some act or event which
could not reasonably be foreseen; emotionexcited by what is sudden and...
Apocalyptic
... This emphasized the protest of the Chasidim on the one hand, andexcited the
imagination of the visionaries to greater vivacity on the other....
Literature (2 Occurrences)
... This emphasized the protest of the Chasidim on the one hand, andexcited the
imagination of the visionaries to greater vivacity on the other....
Pontius (4 Occurrences)
... gate, he declared that he could find no fault in Jesus (Luke 23:4). This only aroused
them to more furious clamour, and they cried that heexcited the populace...
Pilate (60 Occurrences)
... gate, he declared that he could find no fault in Jesus (Luke 23:4). This only aroused
them to more furious clamour, and they cried that heexcited the populace...
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