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In the context of the Bible, "expressions" refer to the various ways in which thoughts, emotions, and divine truths are communicated through language, actions, and symbols. The Bible, as a divinely inspired text, is rich with expressions that convey the depth and breadth of human experience and God's interaction with humanity.
Verbal ExpressionsThe Bible is replete with verbal expressions that articulate the thoughts and emotions of its characters, as well as the commands and promises of God. For instance, the Psalms are a collection of poetic expressions that capture a wide range of human emotions, from despair to joy.
Psalm 23:1-2 states, "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters." This expression of trust and peace is a hallmark of David's relationship with God.
In the New Testament, Jesus often used parables as expressions to convey spiritual truths. In
Matthew 13:34 , it is noted, "Jesus spoke all these things to the crowds in parables. He did not tell them anything without using a parable." These expressions were designed to reveal the mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven to those with ears to hear.
Non-Verbal ExpressionsNon-verbal expressions in the Bible include actions and symbols that communicate deeper meanings. The act of baptism, for example, is a symbolic expression of faith and the believer's identification with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Romans 6:4 explains, "We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life."
The Lord's Supper is another significant non-verbal expression. In
1 Corinthians 11:24-25 , Paul recounts Jesus' words: "This is My body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of Me... This cup is the new covenant in My blood; do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me." This expression serves as a continual reminder of Christ's sacrifice and the new covenant established through His blood.
Expressions of WorshipExpressions of worship in the Bible are diverse, encompassing both individual and corporate acts of devotion. In the Old Testament, worship often involved sacrifices and offerings, as seen in
Leviticus 1:3 : "If one's 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, that he may be accepted by the LORD."
In the New Testament, worship is expressed through prayer, singing, and the proclamation of God's Word.
Colossians 3:16 encourages believers, "Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God."
Expressions of ProphecyProphetic expressions are a significant aspect of the Bible, where prophets conveyed God's messages to His people. These expressions often included warnings, promises, and revelations of future events.
Isaiah 9:6 is a well-known prophetic expression: "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."
The Book of Revelation is filled with symbolic expressions that depict the culmination of God's redemptive plan.
Revelation 1:1 introduces the book as "The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants what must soon take place. He made it known by sending His angel to His servant John."
Expressions of Love and CompassionExpressions of love and compassion are central to the biblical narrative. The greatest expression of love is found in
John 3:16 : "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." This verse encapsulates the essence of God's love for humanity and His desire for their salvation.
Jesus' earthly ministry was marked by expressions of compassion, as seen in
Matthew 9:36 : "When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd." His healing of the sick, feeding of the hungry, and forgiveness of sins were tangible expressions of His divine compassion.
Expressions of Faith and ObedienceExpressions of faith and obedience are exemplified by numerous biblical figures. Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac, as recounted in
Genesis 22:12 , is a profound expression of faith: "Do not lay a hand on the boy or do anything to him," said the angel, "for now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your only son from Me."
In the New Testament, the faith of the centurion in
Matthew 8:10 is commended by Jesus: "Truly I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith." This expression of faith, coupled with obedience, is a recurring theme throughout Scripture, demonstrating the believer's trust in God's promises and commands.
Greek
4793. sugkrino -- to combine, compare... From sun and krino; to judge of one thing in connection with another, ie Combine
(spiritual ideas with appropriate
expressions) or collate (one person with
...4182. polupoikilos -- of differing colors
... 4182 (an adjective, derived from 4183 , "much in number, many" and 4164 , "many
diverse manifestations") -- properly, , with multitudinousexpressions (facets...
1492. eido -- be aware, behold, consider, perceive
... Ro 1:11), as it naturally bridges to the sense: ("") This is akin to the
expressions: " what You mean"; "I what you are saying."....
4102. pistis -- faith, faithfulness
... The Greek definite article is uniformly used in theexpressions "your faith,"
"their faith" (which occur over 30 times in the Greek NT)....
Strong's Hebrew
6670. tsahal -- to neigh, cry shrilly... To sound clear (of various animal or human
expressions) -- bellow, cry aloud (out),
lift up, neigh, rejoice, make to shine, shout. 6669, 6670.
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CertainExpressions in Chaps. I. - iii.
... CERTAINEXPRESSIONS IN CHAPS. i. - iii. There are certainexpressions used
throughout the Apocalypse which are wholly unlike any...
LiteraryExpressions
... SECTION VII LITERARYEXPRESSIONS. LITERARYEXPRESSIONS. A. A bitterness crept
into her face. A blazing blue sky poured down torrents of light....
Whether the AforesaidExpressions are True?
... OF THE FORM OF THIS SACRAMENT (SIX ARTICLES) Whether the aforesaidexpressions are
true? Objection 1: It seems that the aforesaidexpressions are not true....
What are the AffirmativeExpressions Respecting God, and what are...
... THE MYSTICAL THEOLOGY CHAPTER III What are the affirmativeexpressions
respecting God, and what are the negative. Now I have in...
Whether FiveExpressions of Will are Rightly Assigned to the...
... THE WILL OF GOD (TWELVE ARTICLES) Whether fiveexpressions of will are
rightly assigned to the divine will? Objection 1: It seems...
Importance of theExpressions "Behind" and "Turned. "
... Book XII. 22. Importance of theExpressions "Behind" And "Turned.". But
you will compare together His saying to Peter, "Get thee...
Constantine'sExpressions of Piety Towards God; and Praise of the...
... Book II. Chapter XXIX."Constantine'sExpressions of Piety towards God;
and Praise of the Confessors. "I said, [3185] under the...
What are the AffirmativeExpressions Respecting God, and what the...
... MYSTIC THEOLOGY. CAPUT III. What are the affirmativeexpressions respecting
God, and what the negative. SECTION I. IN the Theological...
Expressions of Personal Unworthiness.
... Chapter III."Expressions of personal unworthiness. These things, brethren,
I write to you concerning righteousness, not because...
Expressions of Respect for Ignatius.
... Chapter V."Expressions of respect for Ignatius. But time would fail me
if I should endeavour to enumerate [1373] all those that...
Thesaurus
Expressions (3 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Expressions (3 Occurrences). Luke 20:26 And they
were not able to take hold of him in his
expressions before
...Punishment (417 Occurrences)
... SCRIPTURAL SUPPORT 1. Old Testament and Jewish Conceptions 2. New Testament Teaching
(1) "Eternal" (2) EquivalentExpressions (3) The Last Judgment 3. Teaching...
Face (780 Occurrences)
... fas: In Hebrew the translation of threeexpressions: (1) panim (2) `ayin, literally,
"eye" and (3) 'aph, literally, "nose," "nostril," already noted under the...
Soul (554 Occurrences)
... 25), `a loathing soul' (Leviticus 26:11), `a thirsty soul' (Psalm 42:2), `a grieved
soul' (Job 30:25), `a loving soul' (Songs 1:7), and many kindredexpressions...
Everlasting (192 Occurrences)
... SCRIPTURAL SUPPORT 1. Old Testament and Jewish Conceptions 2. New Testament Teaching
(1) "Eternal" (2) EquivalentExpressions (3) The Last Judgment 3. Teaching...
Eye (145 Occurrences)
... This word is used figuratively in theexpressions an "evil eye" (Matthew 20:15),
a "bountiful eye" (Proverbs 22:9), "haughty eyes" (6:17 marg.), "wanton eyes...
Fellowship (114 Occurrences)
... Father. Among many suchexpressions those of Matthew 11:25-27 (compare
Luke 10:21, 22) and John 14-15 are especially important....
Lip (20 Occurrences)
... Numbers 30:6, 8), "to proceed out of the lips" (Numbers 30:12), "to open the lips"
(Job 32:20), "to go out of the lips" (Psalm 17:1). Theseexpressions do not...
Leviathan (5 Occurrences)
... 74:14 and Job 3:8. The description in Job 41 has been thought by some to refer to
the whale, but while the whale suits better theexpressions denoting great...
Guarded (27 Occurrences)
... & pp) of Guard. 2. (a.) Cautious; wary; circumspect; as, he was guarded in his
expressions; framed or uttered with caution; as, hisexpressions were guarded....
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