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The concept of being "informed" in the biblical context often relates to the acquisition of knowledge, wisdom, and understanding, which are highly valued in Scripture. The Bible emphasizes the importance of being informed, particularly in matters of faith, morality, and God's will.
Knowledge and WisdomThe pursuit of knowledge and wisdom is encouraged throughout the Bible.
Proverbs 1:7 states, "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline." This verse highlights that true knowledge begins with a reverence for God, and being informed is closely tied to spiritual understanding.
In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul frequently prays for believers to be filled with knowledge and wisdom. In
Colossians 1:9 , he writes, "For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding." Here, being informed is linked to knowing God's will and living a life that pleases Him.
Discernment and UnderstandingBeing informed also involves discernment and understanding, which are necessary for making wise decisions. In
Philippians 1:9-10 , Paul expresses his desire for the Philippians: "And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ." This passage underscores the importance of being informed in love and insight to discern what is best.
Teaching and LearningThe Bible places a strong emphasis on teaching and learning as means of becoming informed. In
Deuteronomy 6:6-7 , God commands the Israelites, "These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up." This instruction highlights the importance of passing on knowledge and ensuring that future generations are informed about God's commandments.
Warnings Against IgnoranceScripture also warns against ignorance and the consequences of being uninformed.
Hosea 4:6 declares, "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also will reject you as My priests." This stark warning illustrates the dangers of rejecting knowledge and the resulting spiritual decline.
In the New Testament, Paul cautions the Corinthians against ignorance in spiritual matters. In
1 Corinthians 12:1 , he writes, "Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed." Paul emphasizes the need for believers to be informed about spiritual gifts to use them effectively for the edification of the church.
ConclusionThe Bible consistently encourages believers to be informed, particularly in spiritual matters, to live wisely and in accordance with God's will. Through the pursuit of knowledge, wisdom, and understanding, believers are better equipped to discern truth, teach others, and avoid the pitfalls of ignorance.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
imp. & p. p.) of Inform.
2. (a.) Unformed or ill-formed; deformed; shapeless.
Greek
1213. deloo -- to make plain, declare... Word Origin from delos Definition to make plain, declare NASB Word Usage denotes
(1), indicating (1),
informed (2), made clear (1), show (1), signifying (1).
...3377. menuo -- to make known, report
... out. Word Origin a prim. word Definition to make known, report NASB Word
Usageinformed (2), report (1), showed (1). show, tell....
4894. suneidon -- to see together, hence to comprehend
... like its primary) only in two past tenses, respectively meaning to understand or
become aware, and to be conscious or (clandestinely)informed of -- consider...
Strong's Hebrew
5046. nagad -- to be conspicuous... denounce (2), describe (1), disclosed (1), display (1), explain (3), fully reported
(1), give evidence (1), indeed tell (1), inform (3),
informed (1), informs
...3045. yada -- to know
... has...knowledge (1), have (4), have relations (3), have...knowledge (2), ignorant*
(1), illiterate* (1), indeed learn (1), inform (1),informed (4), instruct (3...
3046. yeda -- to know
... Word Origin (Aramaic) corresponding to yada Definition to know NASB Word Usage ignorant*
(1), inform (3),informed (3), knew (2), know (5), known (4), knows (1...
559. amar -- to utter, say
... 1), demonstrates (1), designate (1), desired (1), follows (2), gave an order (2),
gave the order (2), gave orders (2), indeed say (1),informed (1), intend (2...
Library
How Tiberius was Affected whenInformed by Pilate Concerning...
... Book II. Chapter II."How Tiberius was affected wheninformed by Pilate
concerning Christ. 1. And when the wonderful resurrection...
I Relate all those Things on the Authority of Well-Informed...
... Chap. LII. I relate all those things on the authority of well-informed
persons? I relate all those things on the authority of...
When Sylla and his Party wereInformed what Happened to Me...
... Section 73. When Sylla and his party wereinformed what happened to me?
73. When Sylla and his party wereinformed what happened...
When He Wrote his Treatises against Jovinian, and Some one had...
... 9. When he wrote his treatises against Jovinian, and some one had raised objections
to them, he wasinformed of these objections by Domnio, that old man whose...
In Timotheus, who was no Mean Mythologist, and Also in Others...
... Book V. 5 In Timotheus, who was no mean mythologist, and also in others equally
wellinformed? In Timotheus, who was no mean mythologist...
The Sickness of Lazarus; Christ's Reply to the Messengers who...
... CHAPTER XV. JESUS IN BETHANY. Section 230. The Sickness of Lazarus; Christ's Reply
to the Messengers whoinformed him of it. (John, xi., 1-4.)....
To the Rev. A. Brandram
... As soon as we were alone heinformed me that since my departure he had undergone
great misery and destitution, having during the whole period been unable to...
To the Rev. A. Brandram
... But my friends at home, discreet as I know them to be, will doubtless be anxious
to beinformed by virtue of what correspondence or communication with me does...
To the Rev. A. Brandram
... been driven forth, some of them to beg their bread, some of them to serve under
the banners of Don Carlos in Spain, and many, as I have beeninformed, to prowl...
To the Rev. A. Brandram
... had presented themselves, whereupon I have departed almost broken-hearted; but the
next day I have been summoned in a great hurry andinformed that 'all was...
Thesaurus
Informed (39 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Informed (39 Occurrences). Matthew 14:12 Then John's
disciples went and removed the body and buried it, and came and
informed Jesus.
...Charges (58 Occurrences)
... thyself with them, and be at charges with them, that they may shave their heads:
and all may know that those things, whereof they wereinformed concerning thee...
Understand (208 Occurrences)
... 2. (vt) To be apprised, or have information, of; to learn; to beinformed of;
to hear; as, I understand that Congress has passed the bill....
Migdol (6 Occurrences)
... I arrived at the fortress Thuku (Tku) on the 10th of Epiphi. I wasinformed
that the men had resolved to take their way toward the South....
Mordecai's (6 Occurrences)
... Esther 2:22 This thing became known to Mordecai, whoinformed Esther the
queen; and Estherinformed the king in Mordecai's name....
Conversant (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Thoroughlyinformed on a subject; intimately
acquainted. 2. (a.) Familiar or acquainted by use...
Chloe (1 Occurrence)
... Verdure, a female Christian (1 Corinthians 1:11), some of whose household had
informed Paul of the divided state of the Corinthian church....
Martha (12 Occurrences)
... To the words of Jesus concerning this she gave, however, a verbal assent, and went
andinformed Mary, "The Teacher is here, and calleth thee" (11:27)....
Plot (53 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Esther 2:22 This thing became known to Mordecai, whoinformed Esther
the queen; and Estherinformed the king in Mordecai's name. (See NAS NIV)....
Mordecai (52 Occurrences)
... Esther 2:22 This thing became known to Mordecai, whoinformed Esther the
queen; and Estherinformed the king in Mordecai's name....
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