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The term "fond" is not directly found in the Berean Standard Bible , but the concept of fondness, which can be understood as a deep affection or love, is present throughout the Scriptures. In the biblical context, fondness is often associated with the love and affection that God has for His people, the love between family members, and the love among believers.
God's Fondness for His PeopleThe Bible frequently illustrates God's deep affection for His people. In the Old Testament, God's fondness is evident in His covenant relationship with Israel.
Deuteronomy 7:7-8 states, "The LORD did not set His affection on you and choose you because you were more numerous than other peoples, for you were the fewest of all peoples. But it was because the LORD loved you and kept the oath He swore to your fathers." This passage highlights God's fondness as a choice rooted in love and faithfulness, rather than merit.
In the New Testament, God's fondness is most profoundly demonstrated through the sending of His Son, Jesus Christ.
John 3:16 declares, "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 depth of God's love and fondness for humanity, offering salvation through Christ.
Fondness in Family RelationshipsThe Bible also addresses fondness within family relationships. The love between parents and children is a recurring theme.
Proverbs 13:24 advises, "He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him diligently." This proverb underscores the idea that fondness involves care and guidance, reflecting a parent's deep affection for their child.
The relationship between husband and wife is another area where fondness is emphasized.
Ephesians 5:25 instructs, "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her." This command highlights the sacrificial and selfless nature of fondness within marriage, mirroring Christ's love for the church.
Fondness Among BelieversThe New Testament encourages believers to exhibit fondness toward one another.
Romans 12:10 exhorts, "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another." This call to brotherly love reflects the fondness that should characterize relationships within the body of Christ, promoting unity and mutual respect.
The Apostle Paul often expressed fondness for the early Christian communities. In
Philippians 1:8 , he writes, "God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus." Paul's words reveal a deep, Christ-like fondness for fellow believers, rooted in spiritual kinship and shared faith.
ConclusionWhile the specific term "fond" may not appear in the biblical text, the concept of fondness as deep affection and love is woven throughout Scripture. It is seen in God's relationship with His people, familial bonds, and the fellowship among believers, all reflecting the divine love that is central to the Christian faith.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
v.) imp. of Find Found.
2. (superl.) Foolish; silly; simple; weak.
3. (superl.) Foolishly tender and loving; weakly indulgent; over-affectionate.
4. (superl.) Affectionate; loving; tender; -- in a good sense; as, a fond mother or wife.
5. (superl.) Loving; much pleased; affectionately regardful, indulgent, or desirous; longing or yearning; -- followed by of (formerly also by on).
6. (superl.) Doted on; regarded with affection.
7. (superl.) Trifling; valued by folly; trivial.
8. (v. t.) To caress; to fondle.
9. (v. i.) To be fond; to dote.
Greek
5380. philoneikos --fond of strife...fond of strife. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: philoneikos Phonetic
Spelling: (fil-on'-i-kos) Short Definition: strife-loving, contentious Definition
...866. aphilarguros -- without love of money
... 866 (from 1 , "not," 5368 , "fond of" and 696 , "silver") -- properly, "notfond
of silver," ie for money; free from the love of materialism; not dominated...
146. aischrokerdes -- greedy of base gain
... Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: aischrokerdes Phonetic Spelling:
(ahee-skhrok-er-dace') Short Definition: greedy Definition: greedy,fond of base...
5376. Philippos -- "horse-loving," Philip, two sons of Herod the...
... Philip. From philos and hippos;fond of horses; Philippus, the name of four Israelites
-- Philip. see GREEK philos. see GREEK hippos. (philippe) -- 1 Occurrence...
5386. philosophos -- a philosopher
... philosopher. From philos and sophos;fond of wise things, ie A "philosopher" --
philosopher. see GREEK philos. see GREEK sophos. (philosophon) -- 1 Occurrence....
5369. philedonos -- loving pleasure
... loving pleasure. From philos and hedone;fond of pleasure, ie Voluptuous -- lover
of pleasure. see GREEK philos. see GREEK hedone. (philedonoi) -- 1 Occurrence....
5388. philoteknos -- loving one's children
... love their children. From philos and teknon;fond of one's children, ie Maternal --
love their children. see GREEK philos. see GREEK teknon....
5382. philoxenos -- loving strangers
... hospitable. From philos and xenos;fond of guests, ie Hospitable -- given to
(lover of, use) hospitality. see GREEK philos. see GREEK xenos....
5367. philautos -- loving oneself
... lover of self. From philos and autos;fond of self, ie Selfish -- lover of own self.
see GREEK philos. see GREEK autos. (philautoi) -- 1 Occurrence. 5366, 5367...
3655b. homeiromai -- to desire earnestly
... Word Origin of uncertain origin Definition to desire earnestly NASB Word Usage
having...fond an affection (2). 3655a, 3655b. homeiromai. 3656 ....
Library
From theFond Caresses which the Soul Has Has with God Beneath the...
... PART THE FIRST. CHAPTER XV. From TheFond Caresses Which The Soul Has Has With
God Beneath The Cross, She Returns Again To His Passion....
But Christmas is not only the mile-mark of another year
... People are nowadays sofond of resisting temptations; here is one to be resisted.
They arefond of self-denial; here is a propensity...
Early Life
... They were veryfond of flowers and animals, and, hand in hand, would wander up and
down the street to stop and admire the flowers in the neighboring gardens...
Infancy.
... their new-born hope and care,"that gives to infancy such a charm, such a never-dying
interest, and causes the parent to cling to it with suchfond tenacity....
The Image of Self.
... INTRODUCTION."Some people are veryfond of contemplating their own excellencies,
of admiring their good qualities, or their success in life; they will talk...
The Christian Rejoicing in the views of Death and Judgment.
... 2. I am sure it is reasonable it should be so; and yet perhaps nature,fond of life,
and unwilling to part with along known abode, to enter on a state to which...
A Bible-Riddle
... Boys and girls are allfond of riddles, and I am sure you will be surprised to know
that there is one of the best riddles of all in the Bible, one that is very...
Love of Home.
... Home is the dearest place in all the world to the Christian heart. To have afond
love for home is not at all injurious to Christian character....
Early Impressions. Dangerous Books and Companions. The Saint is...
... She was veryfond of books of chivalry; but this pastime did not hurt her so much
as it hurt me, because she never wasted her time on them; only we, her...
Constantine the Great (Ad 313-337)
... But he did not himself become a Christian all at once, although he built many churches
and gave rich presents to others, and although he wasfond of keeping...
Thesaurus
Fond (6 Occurrences)... 4. (superl.) Affectionate; loving; tender; -- in a good sense; as, a
fond mother
or wife.
... 8. (vt) To caress; to fondle. 9. (vi) To be
fond; to dote.
...Over-fond (1 Occurrence)
Over-fond. Overfond, Over-fond. Over-full . Multi-Version Concordance
Over-fond (1 Occurrence). Titus 1:7 For, as God's...
Overfond (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (a.)Fond to excess. Multi-Version Concordance
Overfond (1 Occurrence). Luke 7:34 The Son of Man has come...
Dote (1 Occurrence)
... 5. (vi) To be excessively or foolishlyfond; to love to excess; to be weakly
affectionate; -- with on or upon; as, the mother dotes on her child....
Herod (45 Occurrences)
... Matthew 2:16). He wasfond of splendour, and lavished great sums in rebuilding
and adorning the cities of his empire. He rebuilt...
Vulture (16 Occurrences)
... This bird wasfond of tortoise also, and is said to have dropped the one that struck
the bald head of Aeschylus, which the bird mistook for a stone, so causing...
Ossifrage (2 Occurrences)
... bones could be eaten. It is also veryfond of tortoise, the meat of which
it secures in the same manner. As this bird frequents...
Over-full (1 Occurrence)
Over-full. Over-fond, Over-full. Over-great . Multi-Version Concordance
Over-full (1 Occurrence).... Over-fond, Over-full. Over-great . Reference Bible.
Ornament (23 Occurrences)
... or'-na-ment (`adhi, "adornment"): In common with all the Orientals, the Hebrews
were veryfond of wearing ornaments, and their tendency to extravagance of this...
Gauls
... In the Maccabean period they were restless andfond of war, and often hired
themselves out as auxiliaries to the Asiatic kings. J. Hutchison....
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