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The term "frequently" refers to actions or events that occur often or repeatedly. In the context of the Bible, the concept of frequency can be seen in various practices, behaviors, and divine interventions that are emphasized throughout the Scriptures. The Bible often highlights the importance of regularity in spiritual disciplines, the recurrence of certain themes, and the repeated actions of God and His people.
Prayer and WorshipThe Bible underscores the importance of frequent prayer and worship as a means of maintaining a close relationship with God. In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul exhorts believers to "pray without ceasing" (
1 Thessalonians 5:17), indicating the necessity of continual communication with God. Similarly, the early church is described as being devoted to prayer and the breaking of bread (
Acts 2:42), suggesting a pattern of regular worship and fellowship.
Sacrificial SystemIn the Old Testament, the sacrificial system established by God for the Israelites involved frequent offerings and sacrifices. The daily offerings, such as the morning and evening sacrifices (
Exodus 29:38-42), were a constant reminder of the need for atonement and the holiness of God. These regular sacrifices pointed forward to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who offered Himself once for all (
Hebrews 10:10).
Feasts and FestivalsThe Israelites were commanded to observe various feasts and festivals throughout the year, which served as frequent reminders of God's provision and deliverance. For example, the Passover was to be celebrated annually to commemorate the Israelites' deliverance from Egypt (
Exodus 12:14). These regular observances helped to instill a sense of identity and continuity among God's people.
Teaching and InstructionThe Bible emphasizes the frequent teaching and instruction of God's Word. In
Deuteronomy 6:6-7 , parents are instructed to teach God's commandments to their children diligently, speaking of them "when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up." This passage highlights the importance of regularly imparting spiritual truths to the next generation.
Divine InterventionThroughout the Bible, God frequently intervenes in the lives of His people, demonstrating His faithfulness and sovereignty. The Psalms often recount the repeated acts of deliverance and provision by God, encouraging believers to trust in His constant care.
Psalm 68:19 declares, "Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears our burden, the God of our salvation."
Moral and Ethical ConductThe Scriptures frequently address the moral and ethical conduct expected of believers. The repeated exhortations to love one another, pursue righteousness, and avoid sin are found throughout both the Old and New Testaments. For instance, the call to love one's neighbor as oneself is a recurring theme, emphasized by Jesus as the second greatest commandment (
Matthew 22:39).
ConclusionThe concept of frequency in the Bible serves to highlight the importance of regularity and consistency in the spiritual life of believers. Whether through prayer, worship, teaching, or ethical conduct, the Scriptures encourage a pattern of frequent engagement with God and His Word.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
(
adv.) At frequent or short intervals; many times; often; repeatedly; commonly.
Greek
4178. pollakis -- often... Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: pollakis Phonetic Spelling: (pol-lak'-is)
Short Definition: many times, often Definition: many times, often,
frequently...2596. kata -- down, against, according to
... In composition it retains many of these applications, andfrequently denotes
opposition, distribution, or intensity. (kath) -- 61 Occurrences....
1163. dei -- it is necessary
... Transliteration: dei Phonetic Spelling: (die) Short Definition: it is necessary,
inevitable Definition: it is necessary, inevitable; lessfrequently: it is a...
3794. ochuroma -- a stronghold, fortress
... [3794 () is also used for a in antiquity (). "The word is not common in
Classical Greek, but occursfrequently in the Apocrypha....
3793. ochlos -- a crowd, multitude, the common people
... the common people. 3793 -- a crowd (throng). The ("") is used about three
times morefrequently than the (""). The singular and...
2853. kollao -- to glue, unite
... soul-knit friendship. [2853 () is used "frequently in ancient medical language
of the uniting of wounds" (, 180).]. Word Origin from...
1401. doulos -- a slave
... From deo; a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary;frequently,
therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency) -- bond(-man...
2428. hiketeria -- supplication
... entreaty" (Souter). 2428 () in ancient times wasfrequently used of a
suppliant carrying an as a token for "."]. Word Origin from...
4233. praktor -- one who does or accomplishes
... "In ancient Athens a 4233 ()() - hence (asfrequently in the papyri), 4233 ()
refers to a court (Lk 12:58, A. Deissmann, , 154)" ()....
4437. puknos -- close, ie frequent
... often. From the same as skenopoios; clasped (thick), ie (figuratively) frequent;
neuter plural (as adverb)frequently -- often(-er). see GREEK skenopoios....
Strong's Hebrew
376. ish -- man... meaning to be extant); a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an
adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases
frequently not expressed in
...Library
For I hadFrequently a Consciousness Rising up Within Me...
... [Way-1-26] For I hadfrequently a consciousness rising up within me? For
I hadfrequently a consciousness rising up within me, that...
ItFrequently Happens that a Creature who is not Entirely Hardened...
... ARTICLE XXIII (III.) Itfrequently happens that a creature who is not entirely
hardened in evil. ARTICLE XXIII (III.) Itfrequently...
Exhortation to Meet TogetherFrequently for the Worship of God.
... Chapter XIII."Exhortation to meet togetherfrequently for the worship
of God. Take heed, then, often to come together to give...
The Cross of ChristFrequently Announced in the Old Testament.
... Chapter XII."The cross of Christfrequently announced in the Old Testament.
In like manner He points to the cross of Christ in...
Proof that ChristFrequently Exercised his Ministry in Judea and...
... THE MIRACLES OF CHRIST CONSIDERED IN REGARD TO SUPERNATURAL AGENCY. Section 110.
Proof that Christfrequently exercised his Ministry in Judea and Jerusalem....
Moreover, Since HeFrequently Calls the Christian Doctrine a...
... Chapter VII. Moreover, since hefrequently calls the Christian doctrine
a secret system of belief? Moreover, since hefrequently...
That they areFrequently to be Corrected who do Wrong in Domestic...
... Third Book. 105. That they arefrequently to be corrected who do wrong in
domestic duty. In Solomon: "He who spareth the rod, hateth...
That the Holy Spirit HasFrequently Appeared in Fire.
... Third Book. 101. That the Holy Spirit hasfrequently appeared in fire.
In Exodus: "And the whole of Mount Sinai smoked, because...
How Miracles of Healing have BeenFrequently Wrought in the Place...
... How miracles of healing have beenfrequently wrought in the place where King Oswald
was killed; and how, first, a traveller's horse was restored and afterwards...
Another Part of My Smoke' which YouFrequently Laugh at is My...
... 31. Another part of my smoke' which youfrequently laugh at is my pretence, as you
say, to know what I do not know, and the parade I make of great teachers to...
Thesaurus
Frequently (28 Occurrences)... Noah Webster's Dictionary (adv.) At frequent or short intervals; many times; often;
repeatedly; commonly. Multi-Version Concordance
Frequently (28 Occurrences).
...Prove (83 Occurrences)
... In the Old Testament it is mostfrequently the translation of nacah, primarily
"to lift," hence, to weigh (Genesis 42:15, 16, etc.)....
Cistern (21 Occurrences)
... Proverbs 5:15; Isaiah 36:16), a fountain. Cisterns arefrequently mentioned
in Scripture. The scarcity of springs in Palestine made...
Lawyer (5 Occurrences)
... about the law," "lawyer" (Matthew 22:35 Luke 7:30; Luke 10:25; Luke 11:45, 46, 52;
Luke 14:3 Titus 3:13)): The work of the "lawyers,"frequently spoken of as...
Aqueduct (4 Occurrences)
... The latter word isfrequently in the King James Version translated "well." the Revised
Version (British and American) in these cases changes to "cistern" in...
Gather (251 Occurrences)
... sunago): "Gather," transitive "to bring together," "collect," etc., and intransitive
"to come together," "assemble," etc., occursfrequently and represents...
Atonement (112 Occurrences)
... Septuagint and New Testament do not correspond exactly to the Hebrew words; especially
is it true that the root idea of the mostfrequently employed Hebrew word...
Key (8 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible DictionaryFrequently mentioned in Scripture. It is called
in Hebrew maphteah, ie, the opener (Judges 3:25); and...
Lively (5 Occurrences)
... often also translated "life"); it denotes all beings possessed of life (Genesis
1:21, 24; Genesis 2:7, 19 Exodus 21:35, "live"); we havefrequently the phrase...
Go (17871 Occurrences)
... GO. (halakh, yalakh, bo', yatsa'; ago, hupago, anabaino, erchomi, aperchomai,
poreuomai): "Go" ("went," etc.) occurs veryfrequently in the English Bible, and...
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