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Impressiveness, in a biblical context, refers to the quality of evoking admiration or awe, often through grandeur, beauty, or power. This concept can be seen throughout Scripture in the depiction of God's creation, His mighty acts, and His divine presence.
God's Creation: The impressiveness of God's creation is a recurring theme in the Bible. The psalmist declares, "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands" (
Psalm 19:1). The vastness and beauty of the universe reflect God's majesty and power, leaving humanity in awe of His creative work. In
Job 38-41, God Himself describes the wonders of creation, challenging Job to consider the grandeur of His works, from the foundations of the earth to the constellations in the sky.
Divine Acts: The Bible records numerous acts of God that demonstrate His impressive power and authority. The parting of the Red Sea (
Exodus 14:21-22) is one such event, where God delivers the Israelites from the Egyptians, showcasing His control over nature. Similarly, the miracles performed by Jesus, such as calming the storm (
Mark 4:39) and raising Lazarus from the dead (
John 11:43-44), reveal His divine authority and evoke awe among witnesses.
God's Presence: The presence of God is inherently impressive and often overwhelming. In
Isaiah 6:1-4, the prophet Isaiah describes his vision of the Lord seated on a high and exalted throne, with the train of His robe filling the temple. The seraphim call out, "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; His glory fills the whole earth" (
Isaiah 6:3). This vision emphasizes the holiness and majesty of God, leaving Isaiah in a state of reverent awe.
Human Response: The appropriate human response to God's impressiveness is one of worship, reverence, and humility. The psalmist invites believers to "worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness; tremble before Him, all the earth" (
Psalm 96:9). Recognizing God's greatness leads to a posture of submission and adoration, acknowledging His supreme authority and worthiness of praise.
Impressiveness in Leadership: Biblical leaders often exhibit qualities of impressiveness through their faith and obedience to God. King David, for example, is described as a man after God's own heart (
1 Samuel 13:14), whose leadership and psalms reflect a deep reverence for God. Similarly, the wisdom of Solomon, as demonstrated in his judgments and writings, evokes admiration and respect (
1 Kings 4:29-34).
In summary, impressiveness in the Bible is primarily associated with the attributes and actions of God, His creation, and His chosen leaders. It serves to draw believers into a deeper understanding of His majesty and to inspire a response of worship and reverence.
Library
The Section Chap. I. -iii.
... For the inward action, being narrated and committed to writing, retained the advantage
of vividness andimpressiveness over the naked representation of the...
The Necessity of Divine Influences.
... unreal and a vanity. This material world acquiresimpressiveness for man,
by virtue of the objects that fill it. His farm is in...
Glimpses
... more and more sensitive as his effort is earnest,"in this he comes to recognize
some reality which has to him more significance andimpressiveness than any...
Secret Study of the Holy Scriptures.
... modes of study, that all I can dream of doing is to touch some parts and sides of
the matter which present themselves with specialimpressiveness to my own mind...
A Talk to Preachers
... The extent of this appreciation and grasp of the inherent spirit of thought will
largely determine the degree of life, reality, andimpressiveness imparted to...
Habakkuk-On his Watch-Tower
... the heat and burden of his work,"in his faith, and in his prayer, and in his
songs,"all set before us with extraordinary beauty andimpressiveness in this...
The First Sign --The Marriage in Cana.
... It was but the "third day" after they had in their hearts felt Hisimpressiveness
that He "manifested forth His glory" to them in this first sign....
The Release of Hope. (xxiv, xxix. )
... vindicated as his words have been, we are not surprised that to his contemporaries
he has grown to be a personage of greaterimpressiveness and authority than...
Seventeenth Day. Humility.
... bending over us. His example may well speak in silentimpressiveness,
bringing us down from our pedestal of pride. There surely...
The Ministry of Paul in Thessalonica, Berea, Athens, and Corinth.
... in idioms and pronunciation might designate "his speech contemptible," [102:6] he
riveted the attention of his hearers by the force andimpressiveness of his...
Thesaurus
Impressiveness (1 Occurrence)... Multi-Version Concordance
Impressiveness (1 Occurrence). Titus 2:15 Thus
speak, exhort, reprove, with all
impressiveness. Let no
...Weight (143 Occurrences)
... business. 4. (vt) Importance; power; influence; efficacy; consequence; moment;
impressiveness; as, a consideration of vast weight. 5...
Impression (2 Occurrences)
... interest, concern. 5. (n.) An indistinct notion, remembrance, or belief.
6. (n.)Impressiveness; emphasis of delivery. 7. (n.) The...
Imprint (2 Occurrences)
Impressive (2 Occurrences)
Dignity (14 Occurrences)
... 4. (n.) Quality suited to inspire respect or reverence; loftiness and grace;
impressiveness; stateliness; -- said of //en, manner, style, etc....
Climax (3 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) A figure in which the parts of a sentence or paragraph are so arranged that
each succeeding one rises above its predecessor inimpressiveness....
Solemnity (3 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) ceremony adapted to impress with awe. 3. (n.) Ceremoniousness;impressiveness;
seriousness; grave earnestness; formal dignity; gravity....
Sela (5 Occurrences)
... by lofty cliffs. When the valley is reached, a sight of extraordinary beauty
andimpressiveness opens to the beholder. The temples...
Deuteronomy (1 Occurrence)
... Is: Deuteronomy is the last of the five books of the Pentateuch, or "five-fifths
of the Law." It possesses an individuality andimpressiveness of its own....
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