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In the context of the Bible, the concept of being "excluded" often pertains to the separation from God's presence, community, or blessings due to sin, disobedience, or unbelief. This theme is prevalent throughout both the Old and New Testaments, illustrating the consequences of turning away from God's commandments and the hope of restoration through repentance and faith.
Old Testament ContextIn the Old Testament, exclusion is frequently associated with the covenant relationship between God and Israel. The Israelites were chosen as God's people, but their continued disobedience often led to exclusion from His blessings and protection. For instance, in
Deuteronomy 28, God outlines the blessings for obedience and the curses for disobedience, which include being "scattered among all peoples, from one end of the earth to the other" (
Deuteronomy 28:64). This scattering represents a form of exclusion from the land God promised to their ancestors.
The concept of exclusion is also evident in the laws concerning ritual purity. Certain conditions, such as leprosy or contact with a dead body, required individuals to be temporarily excluded from the camp of Israel (
Leviticus 13:45-46,
Numbers 5:2-3). This exclusion served as a physical representation of the need for holiness and separation from sin.
New Testament ContextIn the New Testament, exclusion takes on a more spiritual dimension, emphasizing the separation from the Kingdom of God due to unbelief or rejection of Christ. Jesus Himself speaks of exclusion in the parable of the wedding banquet, where a guest without wedding clothes is cast out into the darkness (
Matthew 22:11-13). This parable illustrates the necessity of being clothed in righteousness through faith in Christ to enter the Kingdom.
The Apostle Paul addresses the concept of exclusion in his letters, particularly concerning the Gentiles who were once "excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world" (
Ephesians 2:12). However, through Christ, those who were once far away have been brought near by His blood, breaking down the barrier of exclusion and creating one new humanity (
Ephesians 2:13-15).
Exclusion from the ChurchThe New Testament also addresses the issue of exclusion within the church community. In cases of unrepentant sin, church discipline may involve exclusion from fellowship to encourage repentance and restoration. Paul instructs the Corinthian church to "expel the wicked man from among you" (
1 Corinthians 5:13) to maintain the purity of the church and to prompt the sinner to return to God.
Eternal ExclusionThe Bible warns of eternal exclusion from God's presence for those who reject the gospel. Jesus speaks of the final judgment, where He will separate the righteous from the wicked, saying to those on His left, "Depart from Me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels" (
Matthew 25:41). This ultimate exclusion underscores the seriousness of rejecting God's offer of salvation through Jesus Christ.
Hope of InclusionDespite the sobering reality of exclusion, the Bible consistently offers hope for inclusion through repentance and faith. God's desire is for all to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth (
1 Timothy 2:4). The invitation to be included in God's family is extended to all who believe in Jesus Christ, as John writes, "Yet to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God" (
John 1:12).
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
(
imp. & p. p.) of Exclude.
Greek
1576. ekkleio -- to shut out... exclude, separate. Word Origin from ek and kleio Definition to shut out
NASB Word Usage
excluded (1), shut (1). exclude. From ek
...526. apallotrioo -- to alienate, estrange
... Word Origin from apo and allotrios Definition to alienate, estrange NASB
Word Usage alienated (1),excluded (2). alienate, estrange....
Strong's Hebrew
2186a. zanach -- to reject, spurn... Word Origin a prim. root Definition to reject, spurn NASB Word Usage been rejected
(1), cast off (1), discarded (1),
excluded (1), reject (5), rejected (10).
...914. badal -- to be divided, separate
... root Definition to be divided, separate NASB Word Usage came over (1), dismissed
(1), divide (1),excluded (2), made a separation (1), made...distinction (1...
Library
NoneExcluded from Hope, Rom. 1 16 1 Cor. 1 24
... Hymns. Book 1. Hymn 1:34. [Supplement.] Noneexcluded from hope, Rom. 1.
16. 1 Cor. 1. 24. 1 Jesus, thy blessings are not few, Nor...
That Plato, whoExcluded Poets from a Well-Ordered City, was...
... Book II. Chapter 14."That Plato, WhoExcluded Poets from a Well-Ordered City, Was
Better Than These Gods Who Desire to Be Honoured by Theatrical Plays....
Men notExcluded from These Remarks on Personal Adornment.
... Book II. Chapter VIII."Men NotExcluded from These Remarks on Personal
Adornment. Of course, now, I, a man, as being envious [205...
Part 2 NoneExcluded from Hope. Rom. 1:16; 1 Cor. 1:24
... HYMNS AND SPIRITUAL SONGS IN THREE BOOKS. HYMN 34 PART 2 Noneexcluded from hope.
Rom. 1:16; 1 Cor. 1:24. CM Noneexcluded from hope. Rom.1:16; 1:Cor.1:24....
In what Sense Flesh and Blood areExcluded from the Kingdom of God...
... Chapter L."In What Sense Flesh and Blood areExcluded from the Kingdom
of God. Putting aside, however, all interpretations of...
The Idumeans Being Sent for by the Zealots, came Immediately to...
... CHAPTER 4. The Idumeans Being Sent For By The Zealots, Came Immediately To Jerusalem;
And When They WereExcluded Out Of The City, They Lay All Night There....
The Exclusion of Boasting.
... A Treatise on the spirit and the letter, Chapter 17."The Exclusion of Boasting.
Accordingly he says, "Where is boasting then? It isexcluded. By what law?...
The Law of Works and the Law of Faith.
... The law, then, of deeds, that is, the law of works, whereby this boasting is not
excluded, and the law of faith, by which it isexcluded, differ from each other...
All are Sometimes Understood in one Person.
... him, and will manifest myself to him." [104] Pray, because He has not here said,
And I will show the Father also to him, has He thereforeexcluded the Father?...
A Great Part of South Judea Cut Off under the Second Temple....
... be observed, that these two places are placed, as it were, in parallel; and whatsoever
space lies between Ascalon and the river of Egypt, isexcluded,"to wit...
Thesaurus
Excluded (14 Occurrences)... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Exclude. Multi-Version Concordance
Excluded (14 Occurrences). Luke 13:28 There shall be
...Zoology
... The problem is to find seven ruminant mammals to correspond to these names.
The camel (Deuteronomy 14:7) isexcluded as unclean....
Nay (92 Occurrences)
... John 16:2 You will beexcluded from the synagogues; nay more, the time is coming
when any one who has murdered one of you will suppose he is offering service...
Leper (34 Occurrences)
... its cure could be accomplished only by miracle (2 Kings 5:7). The case of Naaman
(2 Kings 5:1) shows that lepers were not isolated andexcluded from society...
Eunuch (20 Occurrences)
... although the practice of employing such mutilated persons in Oriental courts was
common (2 Kings 9:32; Esther 2:3). The law of Mosesexcluded them from the...
Leprosy (51 Occurrences)
... its cure could be accomplished only by miracle (2 Kings 5:7). The case of Naaman
(2 Kings 5:1) shows that lepers were not isolated andexcluded from society...
Exclude (4 Occurrences)
Esther (48 Occurrences)
... Mordecai, whose claims have been strongly urged by some, isexcluded by the closing
words (Esther 10:3), which sum up his life work and the blessings of which...
Oil (281 Occurrences)
... 7; 2 Samuel 14:2; Psalm 23:5; 92:10; 104:15; Luke 7:46); in some of the offerings
(Exodus 29:40; Leviticus 7:12; Numbers 6:15; 15:4), but wasexcluded from the...
Offering (850 Occurrences)
... John 16:2 You will beexcluded from the synagogues; nay more, the time is coming
when any one who has murdered one of you will suppose he is offering service...
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