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The term "exhorted" in the biblical context refers to the act of urging, encouraging, or admonishing someone to pursue a course of action or to adhere to certain principles. This concept is deeply rooted in the teachings of both the Old and New Testaments, where leaders, prophets, apostles, and Jesus Himself often exhorted individuals and communities to live according to God's will.
Old Testament ContextIn the Old Testament, exhortation is often seen in the prophetic literature, where prophets are called to urge the people of Israel to return to God and follow His commandments. For example, the prophet Isaiah exhorts the people to seek the Lord and forsake their wicked ways (
Isaiah 55:6-7). The role of exhortation here is to call the people back to a covenant relationship with God, emphasizing repentance and obedience.
New Testament ContextIn the New Testament, exhortation takes on a prominent role in the teachings of Jesus and the apostles. Jesus Himself exhorted His followers to live righteously and to love one another. In the Sermon on the Mount, He encourages His listeners to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness (
Matthew 6:33).
The Apostle Paul frequently uses exhortation in his epistles to the early churches. In his letter to the Romans, Paul writes, "Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship" (
Romans 12:1). Here, Paul exhorts believers to live lives that are dedicated to God, emphasizing the importance of holiness and spiritual worship.
Similarly, in his first letter to the Thessalonians, Paul states, "Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing" (
1 Thessalonians 5:11). This exhortation highlights the communal aspect of the Christian faith, where believers are called to support and uplift one another in their spiritual journeys.
Role of the Holy SpiritExhortation is also closely linked with the work of the Holy Spirit. In the book of Acts, the Holy Spirit empowers the apostles to exhort the early church. For instance, Barnabas is described as a "good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith," who exhorted the believers in Antioch to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts (
Acts 11:23-24).
Practical ApplicationIn the life of the church today, exhortation remains a vital practice. Pastors, teachers, and fellow believers are called to exhort one another to live according to the teachings of Scripture. This involves encouraging one another in faith, correcting when necessary, and spurring one another on toward love and good deeds (
Hebrews 10:24).
Exhortation is not merely about correction but also about encouragement and support. It is a means by which the body of Christ is built up and strengthened, ensuring that believers remain steadfast in their faith and committed to the mission of the church.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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imp. & p. p.) of Exhort.
Greek
3870. parakaleo -- to call to or for, to exhort, to encourage... 2), conciliate (1), encourage (6), encouraged (4), encouraging (3), entreat (1),
exhort (8), exhortation* (1), exhortations (1),
exhorted (2), exhorting (3
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The Emperor isExhorted to Display Zeal in the Faith. ...
... Book I. Chapter II. The Emperor isexhorted to display zeal in the Faith.?
The Emperor isexhorted to display zeal in the Faith....
Virgins areExhorted to Avoid Visits, to Observe Modesty...
... Book III. Chapter III. Virgins areexhorted to avoid visits, to observe
modesty? Virgins areexhorted to avoid visits, to observe...
The Corinthians areExhorted Speedily to Send Back Word that Peace...
... The First Epistle of Clement to the Corinthians. Chapter LXV."The Corinthians are
Exhorted Speedily to Send Back Word that Peace Has Been Restored....
The Corinthians areExhorted Speedily to Send Back Word that Peace...
... Chapter LIX."The Corinthians areexhorted speedily to send back word
that peace has been restored. The benediction. Send back...
How Pope Gregory, by Letter,Exhorted Augustine not to Glory in...
... BOOK I CHAP. XXXI. How Pope Gregory, by letter,exhorted Augustine not
to glory in his miracles. [601 AD]. At which time he also...
How TheonasExhorted his Wife that She Too Should Make Her...
... The Conferences of John Cassian. Chapter VIII. How Theonasexhorted his
wife that she too should make her renunciation. And when...
I haveExhorted You to Unity.
... Chapter VII."I haveexhorted you to unity. For though some would have deceived me
according to the flesh, yet the Spirit, as being from God, is not deceived....
The Emperor Prepared a Public Table for the Synod, after Inviting...
... XXV."The Emperor prepared a Public Table for the Synod, after inviting its Members
to Constantinople, and honoring them with Gifts, heexhorted all to be of...
The Advanced Christian Reminded of the Mercies of God, and...
... CHAPTER XXVII. THE ADVANCED CHRISTIAN REMINDED OF THE MERCIES OF GOD, ANDEXHORTED
TO THE EXERCISE OF HABITUAL LOVE TO HIM, AND JOY IN HIM....
The Saint Ceases not to Pray. Prayer the Way to Recover what is...
... Prayer the Way to Recover What Is Lost. AllExhorted to Pray. The Great Advantage
of Prayer, Even to Those Who May Have Ceased from It....
Thesaurus
Exhorted (15 Occurrences)... & pp) of Exhort. Multi-Version Concordance
Exhorted (15 Occurrences).
... He
exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they should remain near to the Lord.
...Exhort (37 Occurrences)
... Acts 2:40 With many other words he testified, andexhorted them, saying, "Save
yourselves from this crooked generation!" (Root in WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS...
Discourse (25 Occurrences)
... Acts 15:32 And Judas and Silas, being themselves also prophets,exhorted the
brethren with much discourse, and strengthened them. (DBY YLT)....
Meekness (14 Occurrences)
... 22:36, "Thy gentleness (`anawah) hath made me great"; compare Psalm 18:36 (`anwah),
the Revised Version margin "condescension"); men areexhorted to seek it...
Assurance (16 Occurrences)
... Believers, moreover, areexhorted to go on to something beyond what they at present
have when they areexhorted to seek the grace of full assurance (Hebrews 10...
Passed (329 Occurrences)
... NAS). Acts 20:2 And having passed through those parts, and havingexhorted
them with much discourse, he came to Greece. (DBY). Acts...
Titus (15 Occurrences)
... See 1 Corinthians 16:1, 2 compared with 2 Corinthians 8:6: "Weexhorted Titus, that
as he had made a beginning before, so he would also complete in you this...
Young (3454 Occurrences)
... In both the Old Testament and the New Testament young men are earnestlyexhorted
to wisdom and sober-mindedness (Proverbs 1:8, 9 Ecclesiastes 11:9...
Urged (44 Occurrences)
... grace. (WEB NAS RSV NIV). 2 Corinthians 12:18 Iexhorted Titus, and I sent
the brother with him. Did Titus take any advantage of you?...
Learn (76 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). 1 Corinthians 14:31 For you all can prophesy
one by one, that all may learn, and all may beexhorted....
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