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In the context of biblical themes, "fixing" often refers to the act of setting one's focus or attention steadfastly on God, His Word, or His promises. This concept is deeply rooted in the Scriptures, where believers are encouraged to direct their hearts and minds toward divine truths and eternal realities.
Fixing the Heart and Mind on GodThe Bible frequently exhorts believers to fix their hearts and minds on God. In the Old Testament, the psalmist declares, "My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music" (
Psalm 57:7). This steadfastness implies a deliberate and unwavering focus on God, regardless of circumstances.
Similarly, in the New Testament, the Apostle Paul instructs the Colossians, "Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things" (
Colossians 3:2). This directive encourages believers to prioritize spiritual matters over temporal concerns, fixing their thoughts on the eternal rather than the transient.
Fixing Eyes on JesusThe concept of fixing one's eyes on Jesus is central to the Christian faith. The author of Hebrews writes, "Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith" (
Hebrews 12:2). This passage highlights the importance of maintaining a focused gaze on Christ as the ultimate example and source of faith. By doing so, believers are empowered to persevere through trials and challenges.
Fixing the Word in the HeartThe act of fixing God's Word in one's heart is a recurring theme in Scripture. In Deuteronomy, Moses instructs the Israelites, "Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads" (
Deuteronomy 11:18). This command underscores the necessity of internalizing God's commandments, making them an integral part of daily life and decision-making.
Fixing Hope on God's PromisesBelievers are also called to fix their hope on the promises of God. The Apostle Peter encourages the early Christians, "Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ" (
1 Peter 1:13). This exhortation emphasizes the importance of anchoring one's hope in the future grace and glory that will be revealed in Christ, fostering a sense of anticipation and endurance.
Fixing RelationshipsWhile the term "fixing" is not explicitly used in the context of relationships in the Bible, the principles of reconciliation and restoration are evident. Jesus teaches about the importance of resolving conflicts and seeking forgiveness, as seen in
Matthew 5:23-24 : "Therefore if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift." This passage highlights the priority of mending broken relationships as an act of worship and obedience to God.
In summary, the biblical concept of "fixing" encompasses a range of spiritual disciplines and attitudes, including focusing on God, His Word, and His promises, as well as fostering reconciliation in relationships. These practices are integral to living a life that honors God and reflects His character.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
p. pr. & vb. n.) of Fix.
2. (n.) The act or process of making fixed.
3. (n.) That which is fixed; a fixture.
4. (n.) Arrangements; embellishments; trimmings; accompaniments.
Greek
5051. teleiotes -- a completer, finisher... Heb 12:2: "
Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the 747 and (5051 ) of the (operation of)
(4102 ), who in place of (473 ) joy set before Him, endured a cross (4716
...872. aphorao -- to look away from all else at
... properly, "" (). Word Origin from apo and horao Definition to look away from all
else at NASB Word Usagefixing...eyes (1), see how (1). look....
816. atenizo -- to look fixedly, gaze
... prefix) and teino (to stretch, extend) Definition to look fixedly, gaze NASB Word
Usage fixed (1), fixed...gaze (4),fixing...gaze (2), gaze (1), gazed...
805. asphalizo -- to make firm, secure
... fast). Cognate: 805 -- properly, make safe (fast); used offixing a prisoner's
feet in wooden stocks (Ac 16:24). See 804 (). Word...
2657. katanoeo -- to take note of, perceive
... 2657 (from 2596 , " along, exactly according to" and 3539 , "to think") -- properly,
to think from up to , to a ; to consider, (); to byfixing one's thinking...
Library
Impossibility ofFixing the Horoscope; Failure of an Attempt to do...
... Book IV. Chapter IV."Impossibility ofFixing the Horoscope; Failure of
an Attempt to Do This at the Period of Birth. For this...
Another Method ofFixing the Horoscope at Birth; Equally Futile...
... Chapter V."Another Method ofFixing the Horoscope at Birth; Equally Futile; Use
of the Clepsydra in Astrology; The Predictions of the Chaldeans Not Verified....
That Lucretius and Others have Erred, and Cicero Himself, in...
... Of the False Wisdom of Philosophers. Chap. XIV."That Lucretius and Others Have
Erred, and Cicero Himself, inFixing the Origin of Wisdom....
Hebrews x. 26, 27
... I. To shew the great Absurdity offixing upon Almighty God or: the Christian Religion,
any such Opinion as that all Hope of Pardon is cut off in the Gospel...
The Refutation of All Heresies
... Chapter IV.--Impossibility ofFixing the Horoscope; Failure of an Attempt
to Do This at the Period of Birth. Chapter V.--Another...
Purposes of God.
... objection to using the term decree, in respect to a certain class of physical events,
as synonymous with appointment, fore-ordination,fixing, rendering certain...
Whether the Ninth Hour is Suitably Fixed for the Faster's Meal?
... But all are not able to know exactly the ninth hour. Therefore it seems that the
fixing of the ninth hour should not form part of the commandment to fast....
Date and Place.
... But still the signs of date are not sufficiently decided to justify us in
fixing upon a narrow period with any degree of certainty....
Excursus on the Subsequent History of the Easter Question.
... of the Councils, Vol. I., pp.328 et seqq.) The differences in the way offixing
the period of Easter did not indeed disappear after the Council of Nicea....
C. The Genealogy of Jesus. Ch. 3:23-38
... individuals are registered only as they are born; the latter is that of a private
document compiled from the public records with a view tofixing the attention...
Thesaurus
Fixing (13 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Fixing (13 Occurrences). Mark 3:34 And,
fixing His eyes
on the people who were sitting round Him in a circle, He said, (WEY).
...Gaze (46 Occurrences)
... Acts 23:1 Then Paul,fixing a steady gaze on the Sanhedrin, said, "Brethren, it
is with a perfectly clear conscience that I have discharged my duties before...
Resist (23 Occurrences)
... 6. (n.) A substance used to prevent a color or mordant fromfixing on those parts
to which it has been applied, either by acting mechanically in preventing the...
Simply (27 Occurrences)
... Christ. (WEY NAS). Philippians 2:4 eachfixing his attention, not simply
on his own interests, but on those of others also. (WEY)....
Year (4027 Occurrences)
... 2. Restitution of Property: The institution of the Jubilee Year should become the
means offixing the price of real property (Leviticus 25:15; compare 25:25-28...
Quadrupeds (3 Occurrences)
... Acts 11:6Fixing my eyes on it, I examined it closely, and saw various kinds
of quadrupeds, wild beasts, reptiles and birds. (WEY DBY)....
Various (52 Occurrences)
... Acts 11:6Fixing my eyes on it, I examined it closely, and saw various kinds
of quadrupeds, wild beasts, reptiles and birds. (WEY)....
Kadesh (30 Occurrences)
... Ewald and others,fixing the northern ideal boundary of Israel at the sources of
the Jordan, would read "Hermon" for chodhshi, but the conjectures of Thenius...
Kinds (110 Occurrences)
... (WEB WEY NAS RSV NIV). Acts 11:6Fixing my eyes on it, I examined it closely, and
saw various kinds of quadrupeds, wild beasts, reptiles and birds. (WEY)....
Orontes
... Ewald and others,fixing the northern ideal boundary of Israel at the sources of
the Jordan, would read "Hermon" for chodhshi, but the conjectures of Thenius...
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