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The term "fetched" in the Bible typically refers to the act of bringing or retrieving something or someone. This action is often associated with obedience, service, or the fulfillment of a command. The use of "fetched" in Scripture highlights the importance of following divine instructions and the role of individuals in God's unfolding plan.
Old Testament References1.
Genesis 18:7 · In the account of Abraham's hospitality to the three visitors, it is written: "Then Abraham ran to the herd and fetched a tender and choice calf, and gave it to a servant, who hurried to prepare it." Here, "fetched" signifies Abraham's eagerness and diligence in serving his guests, reflecting the cultural importance of hospitality and the patriarch's righteousness.
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1 Samuel 16:11-12 · When Samuel is sent to anoint the next king of Israel, he asks Jesse if all his sons are present. Jesse responds that the youngest, David, is tending the sheep. Samuel instructs, "Send for him; we will not sit down to eat until he arrives." Jesse then "fetched" David, who is subsequently anointed by Samuel. This act of fetching David underscores God's sovereign choice and the unexpected selection of the youngest son as king.
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2 Samuel 9:5 · King David, seeking to show kindness to the house of Saul for Jonathan's sake, sends for Mephibosheth: "So King David had him fetched from the house of Machir son of Ammiel in Lo-debar." The fetching of Mephibosheth illustrates David's loyalty and the fulfillment of his covenant with Jonathan, as well as the theme of grace extended to the undeserving.
New Testament ContextWhile the specific term "fetched" is less commonly used in the New Testament, the concept of fetching or bringing is present in various narratives, often related to the calling of disciples or the gathering of people to hear Jesus' teachings. The act of fetching in these contexts emphasizes the spread of the Gospel and the active role of believers in bringing others to Christ.
Theological ImplicationsThe act of fetching in the biblical narrative often involves obedience to God's commands or the fulfillment of a promise. It serves as a reminder of the importance of responsiveness to God's will and the role of individuals in His divine plan. Fetching can also symbolize the gathering of God's people, whether it be for worship, community, or mission.
In summary, "fetched" in the Bible is more than a mere physical action; it is a demonstration of faithfulness, service, and the unfolding of God's purposes through human agency.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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imp. & p. p.) of Fetch.
Library
Now Strange as all this May Seem to the Labor-Learned Possessor of...
... Address 163: Now strange as all this may seem to the labor-learned possessor
of far-fetched book- riches? Now strange as all this...
A Sight of Judea
... gives the reason of the thing, "Because there dwelt the divine glory."""Nor was
the sheaf of the first-fruits of the barley to befetched elsewhere, than...
The Word
... When our Saviour was tempted by the devil, hefetched armour and weapons from Scripture;
it is written.' Matthew 4:4, 7. The holy Scripture is a panacea, or...
The Debt of Iren??us to Justin Martyr
... (7) Washing his robe in the blood of the grape easily suggested our Lord's passion;
but that His robe should be those who believe on Him seems to us far-fetched...
A Heavenly Pattern for Our Earthly Life
... performed. I. May the Holy Spirit be with us, while I first lead you to
observe that THE COMPARISON IS NOT FARFETCHED. That our...
In Jerusalem when Herod Reigned
... luxury has devised. Articles of luxury, especially from abroad,fetched
indeed enormous prices; and a lady might spend 36l. on a...
The Holy Family in Bethlehem after the Departure of the Kings.
... It seems as though they are only taking these things to some place on the way to
Nazareth whence they will befetched by servants, for in earlier visions I saw...
Faith
... The woman that touched Christ by faith,fetched a healing and cleansing virtue from
him.... She, in the gospel, who but touched Christ,fetched virtue from him....
Elegance and Grace
... All bombast, and flimsiness, and studied sweetness, and redundancies, and far-fetched
thoughts, and witticisms, fall under the same denomination....
Early English Interpreters of Spiritual Religion: John Everard...
... He was "oftenfetched into the High Commission," was forced to give "attendance
from Court to Court and from Term to Term," was on one occasion fined a...
Thesaurus
Fetched (26 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Fetched (26 Occurrences).
... Genesis 18:4 Now let a little
water be
fetched, wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree.
...Fetch (45 Occurrences)
... The Revised Version (British and American) has "fetch" for "bring" (1 Kings 3:24),
for "call for" (Acts 10:5; Acts 11:13); "fetched" for "called for" (Esther 5...
Compass (51 Occurrences)
... Acts 28:13 And from thence wefetched a compass, and came to Rhegium: and after
one day the south wind blew, and we came the next day to Puteoli: (KJV)....
Exportation (2 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 10:28 And the exportation of horses that Solomon had was from Egypt: a caravan
of the king's merchantsfetched a drove of horses, at a price. (DBY)....
Caravan (8 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). 1 Kings 10:28 And the exportation of horses that Solomon had was from
Egypt: a caravan of the king's merchantsfetched a drove of horses, at a price....
Couriers (16 Occurrences)
... 2 Kings 11:4 And in the seventh year Jehoiada sent andfetched the captains of the
hundreds, of the bodyguard and the couriers, and brought them to him into...
Ophir (12 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 9:28 They came to Ophir, andfetched from there gold, four hundred
and twenty talents, and brought it to king Solomon. (WEB...
Talents (36 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 9:28 They came to Ophir, andfetched from there gold, four hundred
and twenty talents, and brought it to king Solomon. (WEB...
Ran (100 Occurrences)
... NIV). Genesis 18:7 Abraham ran to the herd, andfetched a tender and good
calf, and gave it to the servant. He hurried to dress it....
Huram (16 Occurrences)
... Hiram.". Multi-Version Concordance Huram (16 Occurrences). 1 Kings 7:13 King
Solomon sent andfetched Hiram out of Tyre. (See NIV). 1...
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