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The concept of "insist" in the Bible often relates to the idea of persistence, determination, and the steadfastness of faith or action. While the specific term "insist" may not frequently appear in the Berean Standard Bible, the underlying principles are evident throughout Scripture.
Biblical Context and Usage1.
Persistence in Prayer: One of the clearest examples of insistence in the Bible is found in the teachings of Jesus regarding prayer. In
Luke 18:1-8, Jesus shares the parable of the persistent widow who continually approaches an unjust judge to seek justice. Her insistence eventually leads to her request being granted. Jesus uses this parable to illustrate the importance of persistent prayer, encouraging believers to "always pray and not give up" (
Luke 18:1).
2.
Steadfastness in Faith: The Apostle Paul often emphasizes the need for believers to stand firm in their faith. In
1 Corinthians 15:58, Paul exhorts the Corinthians, "Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor in the Lord is not in vain" . This call to steadfastness can be seen as a form of insistence on maintaining one's faith and commitment to God's work despite challenges.
3.
Insistence on Truth: The Bible also highlights the importance of insisting on truth and sound doctrine. In his letters to Timothy, Paul instructs the young pastor to hold firmly to the truth of the Gospel. In
2 Timothy 4:2, Paul charges Timothy to "preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke, and encourage with great patience and careful instruction" . This insistence on truth is crucial for the health and growth of the church.
4.
Moral and Ethical Insistence: The Scriptures also call for an insistence on moral and ethical living. In
Micah 6:8, the prophet declares, "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?" . This verse encapsulates the insistence on living a life that reflects God's character and commands.
5.
Insistence in Evangelism: The early church demonstrated insistence in spreading the Gospel despite persecution. In
Acts 4:19-20, Peter and John, when commanded not to speak or teach in the name of Jesus, replied, "Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, you must judge; for we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard" . Their insistence on proclaiming the Gospel showcases the priority of God's mission over human opposition.
Theological ImplicationsThe biblical concept of insistence is deeply rooted in the character of God and His expectations for His people. It reflects a commitment to God's will, a dedication to truth, and a perseverance in faith and practice. Insistence, when aligned with God's purposes, becomes a powerful expression of faithfulness and obedience.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
v. i.) To stand or rest; to find support; -- with in, on, or upon.
2. (v. i.) To take a stand and refuse to give way; to hold to something firmly or determinedly; to be persistent, urgent, or pressing; to persist in demanding; -- followed by on, upon, or that; as, he insisted on these conditions; he insisted on going at once; he insists that he must have money.
Greek
2001. epischuo -- to grow stronger... to grow stronger. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: epischuo Phonetic Spelling:
(ep-is-khoo'-o) Short Definition: I persist,
insist Definition: I persist
...1340. diischurizomai -- to lean upon, affirm confidently
... dia and ischurizomai (to rely on something, feel confident); from ischuros Definition
to lean upon, affirm confidently NASB Word Usageinsist (1), insisting (1...
1945. epikeimai -- to lie on
... I lie upon, am insistent Definition: (a) dat: I am placed upon, am laid upon, lie
upon, am imposed; I press upon, (b) absol: I press hard, am insistent,insist...
Strong's Hebrew
597. anas -- to compel, constrain... Word Origin a prim. root Definition to compel, constrain NASB Word Usage compulsion
(1). compel. To
insist -- compel. 596, 597. anas. 598 . Strong's Numbers
Library
If, for These and Other Such Rules, YouInsist Upon Having...
... Chapter IV. If, for these and other such rules, youinsist upon having
positive Scripture injunction? If, for these and other...
It Will not do to Apply this Conception, as Drawn Out Above, of...
... It will not do to apply this conception, as drawn out above, of the Father and Son
to the Creation, as theyinsist on doing: but we must contemplate the Son...
Bereans.
... resting upon his veracity alone, without any kind of collateral support from
concurrence of any other evidence or testimony whatever." And theyinsist that,...
On the Trinity
... only, as Job speaks, "darkened counsel by words without knowledge." It was in an
evil hour that these explainers began their fruitless work Iinsist upon no...
When Lord Morley Said that the House of Lords must be Either...
... are somewhat similar things. I wish specially toinsist on the fact that
mending and ending are opposite things. You mend a thing...
To Sir Roundell Palmer, QC , MP ,
... Recent Editors of the New Testamentinsist that these "last Twelve Verses" are not
genuine. The Critics, almost to a man, avow themselves of the same opinion....
The Casting Out of Devils.
... that there are such spirits, and we do know that a diseased brain is sufficient
to account for the worst of the phenomena recorded." I will notinsist on the...
Foreword to the Second Edition
... in this book we are treating of the Sovereignty of God, and while the responsibility
of man is readily owned, yet, we do not pause on every page toinsist on it...
Croesus.
... He assured the king, too, that he believed fully all that he said about Nyssia's
beauty, without applying such a test, and he begged him not toinsist upon a...
Dedication: to Sir Roundell Palmer, QC , MP
... Recent Editors of the New Testamentinsist that these "last Twelve Verses" are not
genuine. The Critics, almost to a man, avow themselves of the same opinion....
Thesaurus
Insist (7 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Insist (7 Occurrences).
... Galatians 2:3 But although my
companion Titus was a Greek they did not
insist upon even his being circumcised.
...Urge (34 Occurrences)
... 5. (vt) To present in an urgent manner; to press upon attention; toinsist upon;
as, to urge an argument; to urge the necessity of a case....
Insisted (9 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) ofInsist. Multi-Version Concordance
Insisted (9 Occurrences). Mark 14:31 But he spoke all...
Nonimmersionist
... Schurer is full of contempt for those whoinsist on the argument from silence.
Its presence enables us to see both how Jews accepted...
Non-immersionist
... Schurer is full of contempt for those whoinsist on the argument from silence.
Its presence enables us to see both how Jews accepted...
Kol
... So strong had this tendency become that Rabbi Joshua (circa 100 AD) felt it to be
necessary to oppose it and toinsist upon the supremacy and the sufficiency...
Nightmonster
... back and fight with beak and claw with such ferocity that it seemed very possible
that it would "tear and scratch the face." Some commentatorsinsist that the...
Useful (14 Occurrences)
... Titus 3:8 This is a faithful saying, and on these various points I would have you
insist strenuously, in order that those who have their faith fixed on God may...
Night-monster
... back and fight with beak and claw with such ferocity that it seemed very possible
that it would "tear and scratch the face." Some commentatorsinsist that the...
Loves (97 Occurrences)
... Ephesians 5:33 Yet Iinsist that among you also, each man is to love his own wife
as much as he loves himself, and let a married woman see to it that she...
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