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In the context of biblical studies, "intersecting" refers to the points at which biblical narratives, themes, or teachings converge or overlap, providing a deeper understanding of God's revelation and His plan for humanity. This concept can be seen throughout Scripture as various elements of God's Word come together to reveal His truth and purpose.
Intersecting ThemesOne of the most prominent examples of intersecting themes in the Bible is the relationship between the Old and New Testaments. The Old Testament lays the foundation for the coming of the Messiah, while the New Testament reveals the fulfillment of these prophecies in Jesus Christ. For instance, the sacrificial system established in the Old Testament intersects with the New Testament's portrayal of Jesus as the ultimate sacrifice for sin.
Hebrews 10:10 states, "And by that will, we have been sanctified through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all."
Intersecting CovenantsThe concept of covenants is another area where intersecting occurs. The Abrahamic, Mosaic, and New Covenants each play a significant role in the biblical narrative. The Abrahamic Covenant, with its promise of blessing to all nations, intersects with the New Covenant through Jesus Christ, who fulfills this promise.
Galatians 3:14 explains, "He redeemed us in order that the blessing promised to Abraham would come to the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit."
Intersecting PropheciesProphecies in the Bible often intersect with historical events and the life of Jesus. The prophecy of the suffering servant in
Isaiah 53 is a clear example, as it intersects with the New Testament accounts of Jesus' crucifixion.
Isaiah 53:5 states, "But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed." This prophecy finds its fulfillment in the New Testament, as seen in
1 Peter 2:24 : "He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. 'By His stripes you are healed.'"
Intersecting LivesThe lives of biblical characters often intersect in ways that reveal God's sovereignty and purpose. For example, the account of Joseph in Genesis intersects with the narrative of the Israelites' eventual exodus from Egypt. Joseph's rise to power in Egypt sets the stage for the Israelites' settlement there, which later leads to their enslavement and subsequent deliverance.
Genesis 50:20 captures this intersection: "As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives."
Intersecting TeachingsThe teachings of Jesus often intersect with the moral and ethical instructions found in the Old Testament. The Sermon on the Mount, for example, intersects with the Ten Commandments by expanding on their meaning and application. Jesus emphasizes the spirit of the law rather than mere adherence to its letter.
Matthew 5:17 records Jesus saying, "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them."
In summary, the concept of intersecting in the Bible highlights the interconnectedness of God's Word, revealing a cohesive and unified message that spans both Testaments and encompasses various themes, covenants, prophecies, lives, and teachings.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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p. pr. & vb. n.) of Intersect.
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The Annunciation
... them. The ceiling was formed byintersecting beams, the spaces between
being filled with wickerwork decorated with star-patterns....
Prayer a War Measure.
... It begins in the heart of God, sweeps down into a human heart upon the earth, so
intersecting the circle of the earth, which is the battle-field of prayer, and...
The "Sayings" of Pythagoras.
... The loaf was marked by twointersecting lines into four parts, and one was not
to devour all of these. (See Horace, 1 Epist., xvii. 49.)....
The Holy Family in Bethlehem after the Departure of the Kings.
... I saw, to my great wonderment, that the Infant's hair, which is yellow and curly,
ends in little fine rays of lightintersecting each other....
The False Prophet
... The little nucleus grew. Philadelphus was caught in it. Numbers were added as courage
grew with numbers. Fromintersecting streets people came....
The Riot
... of the more resolute, who had seized swords or clubs, held their ground in the
Tetrapylon, half sheltered by the pillars of theintersecting colonnades and by...
The Relation Between the Human Will and the Divine Agency.
... to describe these two spheres with clearness and precision, and to determine the
precise point at which they come into contact withoutintersecting each other...
The Young Titus
... I am to join him under her roof.". The old man looked reassured. "Follow
this street unto oneintersecting it on the summit of Zion....
The Census and the Journey of the Holy Family
... considerable difference. Between here and Bethlehem lay many other shepherds'
dwellings, scattered about in theintersecting valleys. The...
Summary of the First Part of the Foregoing System.
... the divine power, as well as that of the human; and to determine the point at which
they come into contact, without interfering with orintersecting each other...
Thesaurus
Intersecting (2 Occurrences)... Noah Webster's Dictionary (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Intersect. Multi-Version
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Intersecting (2 Occurrences). Ezekiel 1:16 The
...Valley (187 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) The space enclosed between ranges of hills or mountains; the strip of land
at the bottom of the depressionsintersecting a country, including usually...
Vein (1 Occurrence)
... 4. (n.) A narrow mass of rockintersecting other rocks, and filling inclined or
vertical fissures not corresponding with the stratification; a lode; a dike...
Knotted (3 Occurrences)
... cord; the knotted oak. 3. (a.) Interwoven; matted; entangled. 4. (a.) Having
intersecting lines or figures. 5. (a.) Characterized by...
Join (70 Occurrences)
... join. 7. (n.) The line joining two points; the point common to twointersecting
lines. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. JOIN. join...
Graecia
... East.Intersecting this line, the lofty Pindus range, forming the backbone
of Northern Greece, extends southward to Mt. Tymphrestus...
Intersections (1 Occurrence)
Interrupted (1 Occurrence)
Fret (9 Occurrences)
... 16. (n.) Ornamental work in relief, as carving or embossing. See Fretwork. 17.
(n.) An ornament consisting of small fillets or slatsintersecting each other or...
Perga (3 Occurrences)
... quadrangular in shape. Very broad streets, running through the town, and
intersecting each other, divided the city into quarters. The sides...
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