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The concept of "extends" in the Bible often relates to God's sovereignty, His mercy, and the reach of His love and promises. The term can be understood in various contexts, including the extension of God's kingdom, His grace, and His influence over creation.
God's Sovereignty and DominionThe Bible frequently speaks of God's dominion as extending over all creation. In
Psalm 103:19 , it is written, "The LORD has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all." This verse highlights the extent of God's rule, emphasizing that His authority is not limited by earthly boundaries but encompasses the entire universe.
Extension of God's Mercy and GraceThe extension of God's mercy is a recurring theme in Scripture. In
Lamentations 3:22-23 , it is stated, "Because of the LORD’s loving devotion we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness!" Here, the extension of God's mercy is portrayed as continual and renewing, offering hope and restoration to His people.
The Reach of God's LoveGod's love is described as vast and all-encompassing.
Ephesians 3:18-19 encourages believers to "grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge." The passage underscores the immeasurable extent of Christ's love, which transcends human understanding and reaches into every aspect of life.
The Extension of God's PromisesThe promises of God extend to all who believe in Him. In
Acts 2:39 , Peter declares, "The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call." This verse illustrates the inclusivity and far-reaching nature of God's promises, which are not confined to a specific group but are available to all who respond to His call.
The Expansion of God's KingdomThe extension of God's kingdom is a central theme in the New Testament. Jesus taught His disciples to pray for the kingdom's expansion in the Lord's Prayer: "Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven" (
Matthew 6:10). This prayer reflects the desire for God's righteous rule to extend throughout the earth, transforming lives and societies.
The Spread of the GospelThe Great Commission in
Matthew 28:19-20 commands believers to "go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you." This directive emphasizes the extension of the Gospel message to all corners of the world, ensuring that every nation hears the good news of Jesus Christ.
ConclusionThe concept of "extends" in the Bible is rich with meaning, illustrating the boundless nature of God's attributes and His work in the world. Whether through His sovereignty, mercy, love, promises, kingdom, or Gospel, the extension of God's influence is a testament to His eternal and unchanging nature.
Greek
3761. oude -- and not, neither... the NT). That is, the negation rules out (invalidates) the statement that
precedes it, and what naturally
extends from it. This
...1319. didaskalia -- instruction (the function or the information)
... Cognate: 1319 (a feminine noun derived from 1321 , "teach") -- properly -teaching;
Christian doctrine (teaching) as it especiallyextends to its necessary...
5342. phero -- to bear, carry, bring forth
... The following is a fuller expanded rendering of the Greek text, " [in view of the
meaning of salvation thatextends to glorification, 1 Pet 1:9] (5342 )."....
932. basileia -- kingdom, sovereignty, royal power
... Millennium" (G. Archer). [The (932 ) is constantly used in connection with --
which alsoextends in various .]. Word Origin from...
1508. ei me -- if not
... properly, (). 1508 () views (assumes as) what precedes is , andextends it
to its negative possibility or exception meaning ", .". Word...
5147. tribos -- a beaten track, a path
... It is the "road of faith," which God equallyextends to all people, so all can know
Him for who He really is (personally grasping His attributes, cf....
3781. opheiletes -- a debtor
... For the , 3781 ("being a ") where Christ paid . Heextends release to us, forgiving
the penalty for each time we His gift of life rather than it....
5001. tagma -- that which has been arranged in order, spec. a...
... 23). See 5021 (). 5001 ("order")extends to the . [Compare Ps 139:16 with
Eph 1:11; cf. Ps 119:89-91 with Ac 4:28, 17:26-31.]. Word...
Strong's Hebrew
7971. shalach -- to send... dismissed (2), dispatch (1), divorce (3), divorces (1), drive (1), driving them
away (1), escort (1), escorted him away (1), extended (2),
extends (1), forlorn
...6566. paras -- to spread out, spread
... root Definition to spread out, spread NASB Word Usage chop (1), dispersed (1), displays
(1), extended (2),extends (1), scattered (2), spread (47), spreading (3...
7337. rachab -- to be or grow wide or large
... root Definition to be or grow wide or large NASB Word Usage enlarge (6), enlarged
(2), enlarges (3), extend (1),extends (1), large (1), made your wide (1...
5186. natah -- to stretch out, spread out, extend, incline, bend
... 1), cast down (1), decline (1), defraud (1), deprive (2), deviated (1), distort
(1), distorts (1), entices (1), extend (1), extended (3),extends (2), followed...
Library
Whether the Power of the KeysExtends to the Remission of Guilt?...
... OF THE EFFECT OF THE KEYS (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether the power of the keysextends
to the remission of guilt? [*St. Thomas here follows...
Whether the Seal of ConfessionExtends to Other Matters than those...
... OF THE SEAL OF CONFESSION (FIVE ARTICLES) Whether the seal of confessionextends
to other matters than those which have reference to confession?...
Whether PietyExtends to Particular Human Individuals?
... OF PIETY (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether pietyextends to particular human individuals?
Objection... country. Therefore pietyextends chiefly to these....
Pardon of SinExtends Over the Whole Mortal Life of the Saints...
... Chapter 64."Pardon of SinExtends Over the Whole Mortal Life of the Saints,
Which, Though Free from Crime, is Not Free from Sin....
Whether Christ's Judiciary PowerExtends to the Angels?
... OF CHRIST'S JUDICIARY POWER (SIX ARTICLES) Whether Christ's judiciary power
extends to the angels? Objection 1: It would seem that...
That Holy IndifferenceExtends to all Things.
... BOOK IX. OF THE LOVE OF SUBMISSION, WHEREBY OUR WILL IS UNITED TO GOD'S GOOD-PLEASURE.
CHAPTER V. THAT HOLY INDIFFERENCEEXTENDS TO ALL THINGS....
Whether Prudence About One's Own Good is Specifically the Same as...
... QQ -170)OF PRUDENCE, CONSIDERED IN ITSELF (SIXTEEN ARTICLES) Whether prudence about
one's own good is specifically the same as that whichextends to the common...
Whether the Love of Charity Stops at God, orExtends to Our...
... OF THE OBJECT OF CHARITY (TWELVE ARTICLES) Whether the love of charity
stops at God, orextends to our neighbor? Objection 1: It...
How the Threat of the Destruction of the Ninevites is to be...
... Chapter 44."How the Threat of the Destruction of the Ninevites is to Be Understood
Which in the HebrewExtends to Forty Days, While in the Septuagint It is...
Whether Irrational Creatures Also Ought to be Loved Out of Charity...
... of charity. Objection 2: Further, charity is referred to God principally,
andextends to other things as referable to God. Now just...
Thesaurus
Extends (15 Occurrences)...Extends (15 Occurrences).
... (See NIV). Romans 3:22 a righteousness coming from God,
which depends on faith in Jesus Christ and
extends to all who believe.
...Omniscience
... 3.Extends to All Spheres: This absolute universality is affirmed with reference
to the various categories that comprise within themselves all that is possible...
Arabah (32 Occurrences)
... sediment. South of the Dead Sea a muddy plain, known as the Sebkah,extends
6 miles, filling about one-half of the width of the Ghor....
Life-giving (5 Occurrences)
... Romans 5:18 It follows then that just as the result of a single transgression is
a condemnation whichextends to the whole race, so also the result of a single...
Graecia
... East. Intersecting this line, the lofty Pindus range, forming the backbone
of Northern Greece,extends southward to Mt. Tymphrestus...
Follows (65 Occurrences)
... Romans 5:18 It follows then that just as the result of a single transgression is
a condemnation whichextends to the whole race, so also the result of a single...
Transgression (70 Occurrences)
... Romans 5:18 It follows then that just as the result of a single transgression is
a condemnation whichextends to the whole race, so also the result of a single...
Result (73 Occurrences)
... Romans 5:18 It follows then that just as the result of a single transgression is
a condemnation whichextends to the whole race, so also the result of a single...
Resulted (4 Occurrences)
... Romans 5:18 It follows then that just as the result of a single transgression is
a condemnation whichextends to the whole race, so also the result of a single...
Decree (82 Occurrences)
... Romans 5:18 It follows then that just as the result of a single transgression is
a condemnation whichextends to the whole race, so also the result of a single...
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