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Injunctions in the biblical context refer to authoritative commands or orders given by God, prophets, or leaders to guide the conduct and faith of the people. These divine directives are integral to understanding the moral and spiritual framework within which the followers of God are expected to live. The Bible is replete with injunctions that cover a wide range of aspects, from worship and ethical behavior to social justice and personal conduct.
Old Testament InjunctionsThe Old Testament is rich with injunctions, primarily found in the Law of Moses, which includes the Ten Commandments. These commandments serve as foundational ethical and religious directives. For instance, the commandment "You shall have no other gods before Me" (
Exodus 20:3) is a clear injunction emphasizing monotheism and exclusive worship of Yahweh.
The Book of Deuteronomy reiterates and expands upon these laws, providing further injunctions for the Israelites.
Deuteronomy 6:5 commands, "Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength" , which underscores the centrality of love and devotion to God.
Prophets also issued injunctions, often calling the people back to faithfulness and justice.
Micah 6:8 encapsulates this prophetic call: "He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?" .
New Testament InjunctionsIn the New Testament, Jesus Christ provides numerous injunctions that build upon and fulfill the Old Testament law. The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) is a key passage where Jesus issues commands that address both external actions and internal attitudes. For example,
Matthew 5:44 instructs, "But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you" , which challenges believers to transcend natural inclinations and embody divine love.
The Great Commission in
Matthew 28:19-20 is another significant injunction: "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you" . This command underscores the mission of the Church to spread the Gospel and teach obedience to Christ's teachings.
The apostolic letters further contain injunctions for the early Christian communities. The Apostle Paul, in his epistles, provides numerous directives for church order, personal conduct, and spiritual growth. For instance, in
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Paul writes, "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus" .
Purpose and SignificanceInjunctions serve as divine guidance for living a life that is pleasing to God. They are not merely rules but are intended to shape the character and community of God's people. By adhering to these commands, believers demonstrate their commitment to God's covenant and reflect His holiness and righteousness in the world.
Greek
1781. entellomai -- to enjoin, to charge, command... entellomai Phonetic Spelling: (en-tel'-lom-ahee) Short Definition: I give orders,
command Definition: I give orders (
injunctions, instructions, commands).
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... Book I. Chapter X."Through a Love of Ball-Playing and Shows, He Neglects
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... us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another," etc.;
[458] which alternative if it be absurd, and theinjunctions were meant...
Still Another Triplet
... devotion to God. The three sets ofinjunctions in our text, dissimilar
though they appear, have a common basis. They are varying...
Appendix ii (To 1-4 of Part I)
... of the Lord" administered by the "Twelve Apostles" of the character of the "Apostolic
Canons, Constitutions, etc.," which also included "Injunctions of the Lord...
The Child in the Midst.
... or that side of our life, whether our conduct is in harmony with His spirit, and
whether the standards of our life fit at all with His teaching andinjunctions...
Life at Herrnhut.
... which now developed at Herrnhut, it is well to bear in mind the fact that when the
Count, as lord of the manor, first issued his "Injunctions and Prohibitions...
The Blessing of God on Filial Piety.
... setting before them the part acted by a particular family which dwelt among
them"the Rechabites, who had for ages religiously obeyed theinjunctions of one...
On the Words of the Gospel, Matt. xix. 21,"Go, Sell that Thou Hast...
... masters. I speak only of these two, luxuriousness and avarice, giving thee
contraryinjunctions, hurrying thee into different things....
Matt. x. 16
... 2. But do thou consider, I pray thee, who they are that hear theseinjunctions,
so hard and laborious: the timid and ignorant; the unlettered and uninstructed...
Thesaurus
Injunctions (5 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Injunctions (5 Occurrences). Matthew 12:16 But He gave
them strict
injunctions not to blaze abroad His doings, (WEY).
...Neighbor (123 Occurrences)
... These are in the main described in negative rather than positive terms; eg there
are specialinjunctions not to bear false witness against a neighbor (Exodus 20...
Injunction (8 Occurrences)
Injure (16 Occurrences)
Ornament (23 Occurrences)
... But everywhere, in divineinjunctions, the emphasis of value is placed upon the
beauty of holiness as an inward grace rather than on the attractions of outward...
Fruit (318 Occurrences)
... etc.Injunctions concerning offerings and tithes were expressed by these
Hebrew terms alone (Numbers 18:12; Deuteronomy 14:23)....
Tassel (5 Occurrences)
... It was to such a garment as this that theinjunctions of Numbers 15:37-41 and
of Deuteronomy 22:12 applied. See FRINGES. W. Shaw Caldecott....
Teachings (34 Occurrences)
... Colossians 2:22 referring to things which are all intended to be used up and
perish--in obedience to mere humaninjunctions and teachings?...
Rouse (25 Occurrences)
... Romans 13:11 Carry out theseinjunctions because you know the critical period at
which we are living, and that it is now high time, to rouse yourselves from...
Referring (6 Occurrences)
... Colossians 2:22 referring to things which are all intended to be used up and
perish--in obedience to mere humaninjunctions and teachings? (WEY RSV)....
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