Topical Encyclopedia
The term "hinder" in the Bible generally refers to the act of preventing, obstructing, or delaying progress or action. It is used in various contexts throughout Scripture, often highlighting the challenges and obstacles faced by individuals in their spiritual journey or in fulfilling God's purposes.
Old Testament UsageIn the Old Testament, the concept of hindrance is often associated with physical and spiritual barriers. For example, in
Exodus 5:4, Pharaoh accuses Moses and Aaron of hindering the Israelites from their work: "But the king of Egypt said, 'Moses and Aaron, why do you take the people away from their labor? Get back to your work!'" . Here, the hindrance is a physical obstruction to the Israelites' freedom and worship.
The Psalms also reflect on hindrances in a spiritual sense.
Psalm 119:110 states, "The wicked have set a snare for me, but I have not wandered from Your precepts" . The psalmist acknowledges the hindrances posed by the wicked but remains steadfast in following God's commandments.
New Testament UsageIn the New Testament, the term "hinder" is often used in the context of spiritual growth and the spread of the Gospel. In
Matthew 19:14, Jesus addresses the hindrance of children coming to Him: "But Jesus said, 'Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these'" . Here, Jesus emphasizes the importance of removing obstacles that prevent individuals, especially children, from approaching Him.
The Apostle Paul frequently discusses hindrances in his epistles. In
Romans 15:22, he writes, "That is why I have often been hindered from coming to you" , referring to the obstacles that delayed his visit to the Roman believers. Paul also addresses spiritual hindrances in
Galatians 5:7: "You were running so well. Who has hindered you from obeying the truth?" . This passage highlights the influence of false teachings and distractions that can impede one's spiritual progress.
Spiritual ImplicationsHindrances in the Bible often serve as a reminder of the spiritual warfare that believers face.
Ephesians 6:12 underscores this battle: "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world's darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms" . Believers are called to recognize and overcome these hindrances through faith, prayer, and reliance on God's strength.
Practical ApplicationIn practical terms, believers are encouraged to identify and address any hindrances in their lives that may obstruct their relationship with God or their service to others.
Hebrews 12:1 advises, "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us" . This verse calls for the removal of both sin and distractions that hinder spiritual growth and effectiveness in God's kingdom.
Overall, the concept of hindrance in the Bible serves as a powerful reminder of the obstacles that can impede one's spiritual journey and the importance of perseverance and reliance on God's guidance to overcome them.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
v. i.) To obstruct; to place obstacles or impediments.
2. (a.) of or belonging to that part or end which is in the rear, or which follows; as, the hinder part of a wagon; the hinder parts of a horse.
3. (v.) To keep back or behind; to prevent from starting or moving forward; to check; to retard; to obstruct; to bring to a full stop; -- often followed by from; as, an accident hindered the coach; drought hinders the growth of plants; to hinder me from going.
4. (v.) To prevent or embarrass; to debar; to shut out.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
SEA, HINDER; UTMOST; UTTERMOST; WESTERNhin'-der; ut'-most; ut'-er-most; wes'-tern.
SeeMEDITERRANEAN SEA.
Greek
2967. koluo -- tohinder... to
hinder. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: koluo Phonetic Spelling:
(ko-loo'-o) Short Definition: I prevent,
hinder Definition: I prevent, debar,
hinder...1254. diakoluo -- tohinder
... tohinder. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: diakoluo Phonetic Spelling:
(dee-ak-o-loo'-o) Short Definition: I obstinately prevent,hinder Definition: I...
348. anakopto --hinder.
... 347, 348. anakopto. 349 .hinder. Transliteration: anakopto Phonetic Spelling:
(an-ak-op'-to) Short Definition:hinder. Word Origin see egkopto.hinder....
3973. pauo -- to make to cease,hinder
... to make to cease,hinder. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: pauo Phonetic Spelling:
(pow'-o) Short Definition: I cause to cease Definition: (a) act: I cause...
1465. egkopto -- to cut into, ie fig. impede, detain
... impede, detain. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: egkopto Phonetic Spelling:
(eng-kop'-to) Short Definition: I interrupt,hinder Definition: I interrupt...
1581. ekkopto -- to cut off, cut down, cut out, fig. to frustrate
... cut down, cut out, hew down,hinder. From ek and kopto; to exscind; figuratively,
to frustrate -- cut down (off, out), hew down,hinder. see GREEK ek....
4403. prumna -- the stern (of a ship)
... stern,hinder part. Feminine of prumnus (hindmost); the stern of a ship --hinder
part, stern. (prumna) -- 1 Occurrence. (prumne) -- 1 Occurrence....
1464. egkope -- a hindrance
... See 1465 (). Word Origin from egkopto Definition a hindrance NASB Word Usage hindrance
(1).hinder. From egkopto; a hindrance -- Xhinder. see GREEK egkopto....
4624. skandalizo -- to put a snare (in the way), hence to cause to...
... Cognate: 4624 -- properly, ("") figuratively) "tohinder right conduct or thought; "
-- literally, "to fall into a trap" (). See 4625 ()....
984. blapto -- to hurt
... hurt. A primary verb; properly, tohinder, ie (by implication) to injure -- hurt.
(blapsan) -- 1 Occurrence. (blapse) -- 1 Occurrence. 983, 984. blapto. 985...
Strong's Hebrew
5106. nu -- tohinder, restrain, frustrate... 5105, 5106. nu. 5107 . to
hinder, restrain, frustrate. Transliteration: nu
Phonetic Spelling: (noo) Short Definition: forbid. Word Origin a prim.
...314. acharon -- coming after or behind
... 1), rear (1), west (1), western (4). afterward, to come, following,hinder
last, latter, reward. Or (shortened);acharon {akh-ar-one...
5490. soph -- an end
... conclusion, end,hinder participle. From cuwph; a termination -- conclusion, end,
hinder participle. see HEBREW cuwph. 5489, 5490. soph. 5491 . Strong's Numbers
319. acharith -- the after-part, end
... survivors (2). last, latter end time,hinder, uttermost, length, posterity,
remnant, residue, reward. From 'achar; the last or end...
989. betel -- to cease
... cause, make to, cease,hinder. (Aramaic) corresponding to batel; to stop -- (cause,
make to), cease,hinder. see HEBREW batel. 988, 989. betel. 990 ....
309. achar -- to remain behind, tarry
... continue, defer, delay,hinder, be late slack, stay there, tarry longer.
A primitive root; to loiter (ie Be behind); by implication...
2820. chasak -- to withhold, refrain
... 1), withheld (3), withholds (2). assuage, darken, forbear,hinder, hold back,
keep back, punish, refrain,. A primitive root; to restrain...
268. achor -- the hind side, back part
... 3), rear parts (1), west (1). afterward, back part hereafter,hinder part,
time to come, without. Or (shortened) achor {aw-khore'}; from...
8442. toah -- a wandering, error
... abominable custom, thing, abomination. Feminine active participle of ta'ah; mistake,
ie (morally) impiety, or (political) injury -- error,hinder....
7725. shub -- to turn back, return
... deliver (again), + deny, draw back, fetch home again, X fro, get (oneself) (back)
again, X give (again), go again (back, home), (go) out,hinder, let, (see...
Library
What MayHinder a Man in this Inebriation
... THE SECOND BOOK CHAPTER XX. WHAT MAYHINDER A MAN IN THIS INEBRIATION.
When, however, this coming and this degree are granted to...
"My Sin Shall notHinder his Goodness Working. . . . A Deed Shall...
... THE THIRTEENTH REVELATION CHAPTER XXXVI "My sin shall nothinder His Goodness working. .
. .... "My sin shall nothinder His Goodness working. . . ....
Jesus Asleep on a Pillow"And He was in theHinder Part of the Ship...
... JESUS ASLEEP ON A PILLOW"And He was in thehinder part of the ship, asleep on a
pillow: and they awake Him, and say unto Him, Master, carest Thou not that we...
Answering the Reasons which those Ministers Give, whichHinder the...
... Answering the Reasons which those Ministers give, whichhinder the Faithful from
Communicating, and the Priest from Celebrating, having their Consciences free...
The Example Set us by the Martyrs, whom no Force couldHinder from...
... Chapter V. The Example set us by the Martyrs, whom no force couldhinder
from defending the? The Example set us by the Martyrs...
And this Circumstance Would Assist Rather thanHinder the...
... Book 2 Chapter 17. And this circumstance would assist rather thanhinder
the understanding of Scripture? 17. And this circumstance...
But, Supposing that These Things do not at allHinder or Prevent...
... Book II. 11 But, supposing that these things do not at allhinder or prevent
your being bound? But, supposing that these things...
That Our Lawful Occupations do notHinder us from Practicising...
... CONTAINING CERTAIN COUNSELS FOR THE PROGRESS OF THE SOUL IN HOLY LOVE. CHAPTER IV.
THAT OUR LAWFUL OCCUPATIONS DO NOTHINDER US FROM PRACTICISING DIVINE LOVE....
On the Different Kinds of Cause.
... Wherefore, that which does nothinder does not act. Wherefore, that which
does nothinder is not a cause, but that which hinders is....
Children and Childlike Men
... us. See that we do nothinder their coming. This... The Church, and we as individual
Christians, too oftenhinder this 'coming.'. Do not...
Thesaurus
Hinder (47 Occurrences)... 2. (a.) of or belonging to that part or end which is in the rear, or which follows;
as, the
hinder part of a wagon; the
hinder parts of a horse.
...Hinder-part (1 Occurrence)
Hinder-part. Hindermost,Hinder-part. Hinders . Multi-Version
ConcordanceHinder-part (1 Occurrence). Acts 27:41 and...
Western (19 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. SEA,HINDER; UTMOST; UTTERMOST; WESTERN.
hin'-der; ut'-most; ut'-er-most; wes'-tern. See MEDITERRANEAN SEA. SEA, WESTERN....
Childlike (3 Occurrences)
... Matthew 19:14 Jesus however said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not
hinder them; for it is to those who are childlike that the Kingdom of the...
Back (5096 Occurrences)
... 3. (n.) In human beings, thehinder part of the body, extending from the neck to
the end of the spine; in other animals, that part of the body which...
Heel (8 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) Thehinder part of the foot; sometimes, the whole foot; -- in man
or quadrupeds. 3. (n.) Thehinder part of any covering...
Rear (46 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 6:16 He built twenty cubits on thehinder part of the house with boards
of cedar from the floor to the walls of the ceiling : he built them for it...
Onycha (1 Occurrence)
... The operculum is a disk attached to the upper side of thehinder part of
the "foot" of the mollusc. When the animal draws itself...
Let (16815 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) To retard; tohinder; to impede; to oppose.
2. (n.) A retarding; hindrance; obstacle; impediment...
Forbid (46 Occurrences)
... 4. (vt) To oppose,hinder, or prevent, as if by an effectual command; as, an impassable
river forbids the approach of the army. 5. (vt) To accurse; to blast....
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