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Definition and Usage:The term "Is" is a form of the verb "to be" and is used extensively throughout the Bible to denote existence, identity, or a state of being. In the context of Scripture, "is" often serves to affirm truths about God, humanity, and the created order. It is a fundamental word that connects subjects with their predicates, providing clarity and affirmation in biblical statements.
Theological Significance:1.
God's Existence and Nature: · The word "is" plays a crucial role in affirming the existence and attributes of God. For instance, in
Exodus 3:14, God reveals Himself to Moses with the phrase "I AM WHO I AM," which is foundational to understanding God's self-existence and eternal nature. Although the specific phrase "is" does not appear in this verse, the concept of being is central to God's identity.
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Christological Affirmations: · In the New Testament, "is" is used to affirm the identity and work of Jesus Christ. For example, in
John 1:1, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God," the use of "was" (a past form of "is") underscores the eternal existence and divine nature of Christ.
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Human Identity and Condition: · The Bible uses "is" to describe the human condition and identity. In
Romans 3:23, "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God," the state of sinfulness is affirmed as a universal human condition.
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Moral and Ethical Declarations: · The word "is" is often used in moral and ethical teachings to declare what is right or wrong. For example, in
Galatians 5:22-23, the fruit of the Spirit "is" love, joy, peace, and other virtues, establishing a standard for Christian conduct.
Key Biblical Passages:·
Hebrews 11:6 : "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him." This verse highlights the necessity of faith in acknowledging God's existence and His responsive nature to those who seek Him.
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1John 4:8 : "Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love." Here, "is" serves to define the essence of God's character as love, emphasizing the centrality of love in the Christian faith.
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Psalm 46:1 : "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble." This declaration provides comfort and assurance of God's protective and sustaining presence.
Doctrinal Implications:The use of "is" in Scripture carries significant doctrinal implications. It affirms the reality of God's existence, the truth of His promises, and the certainty of His commands. The word serves as a bridge between divine revelation and human understanding, enabling believers to grasp the truths of their faith with clarity and conviction.
Conclusion:While the word "is" may seem simple, its role in Scripture is profound, serving as a key component in the articulation of theological truths and moral teachings. Through its use, the Bible communicates the reality of God's nature, the identity of Christ, and the moral framework for human life.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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n.) The third person singular of the substantive verb be, in the indicative mood, present tense; as, he is; he is a man. See Be.
Greek
1762. eni --is in, has place, can be...is in, has place, can be. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: eni Phonetic Spelling:
(en'-ee) Short Definition: there
is in,
is present Definition: there
is in
...1163. dei -- itis necessary
... itis necessary. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: dei Phonetic Spelling: (die)
Short Definition: itis necessary, inevitable Definition: itis necessary...
5358. philagathos -- loving that whichis good
... loving that whichis good. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: philagathos
Phonetic Spelling: (fil-ag'-ath-os) Short Definition: loving whatis good...
5303. husterema -- that whichis lacking, need
... that whichis lacking, need. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: husterema
Phonetic Spelling: (hoos-ter'-ay-mah) Short Definition: that whichis...
1511. einai -- am, was, come,is, thereis, to be, was.
... 1510, 1511. einai. 1512 . am, was, come,is, thereis, to be, was.... Word Origin
pres. inf. of eimi, qv. am, was, come,is, thereis, to be, was....
566. apechei -- itis enough.
... apechei. 567 . itis enough.... Cognate: 566 -- literally, "have from," referring
to having "" -- ie all that something deserves (whatis due, Mk 14:41)....
3603. ho esti -- called, thatis to say.
ho esti. 3602, 3603. ho esti. 3604 . called, thatis to say. Transliteration...
Word Origin see hos, and eimi. called, thatis to say. From...
1832. exesti -- itis permitted, lawful
... itis permitted, lawful. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: exesti Phonetic Spelling:
(ex'-es-tee) Short Definition: itis permitted, lawful, possible...
5123. toutesti -- thatis to say.
... toutesti. 5124 . thatis to say. Transliteration: toutesti Phonetic Spelling:
(toot-es'-tee) Short Definition:is.... of touto and esti, qv. thatis to say....
3551. nomos -- that whichis assigned, hence usage, law
... that whichis assigned, hence usage, law. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: nomos Phonetic Spelling: (nom'-os) Short Definition: a law, the...
Strong's Hebrew
4332. Mishael -- "Whois what Godis?" three Israelites... 4331, 4332. Mishael. 4333 . "Who
is what God
is?" three Israelites.
Transliteration: Mishael Phonetic Spelling: (mee-shaw-ale') Short Definition: Mishael.
...383. ithay -- thereis, are
... thereis, are. Transliteration: ithay Phonetic Spelling: (ee-thah'ee) Short Definition:
there.... art thou, can, do ye, have, it be, thereis are, we will not....
3426. yesh -- being, substance, existence,is
... 3425, 3426. yesh. 3427 . being, substance, existence,is. Transliteration:
yesh Phonetic Spelling: (yaysh) Short Definition: there....
4122. Maher Shalal Chash Baz -- "swift (is) booty, speedy (is)...
Maher Shalal Chash Baz. 4121, 4122. Maher Shalal Chash Baz. 4123 . "swift
(is) booty, speedy (is) prey," symbolic name of Isaiah's son. Transliteration: Maher...
4333. Mishael -- "Whois what Godis?" a companion of Daniel.
... "Whois what Godis?" a companion of Daniel.... Word Origin (Aramaic) corresponding
to Mishael Definition "Whois what Godis?" a companion of Daniel. Mishael...
513. Eltolad -- "Godis generator," a city in S. Judah
... 512, 513. Eltolad. 514 . "Godis generator," a city in S. Judah. Transliteration:
Eltolad Phonetic Spelling: (el-to-lad') Short Definition: Eltolad....
6005. Immanuel -- "with usis God," the name of a child
... 6004, 6005. Immanuel. 6006 . "with usis God," the name of a child.
Transliteration: Immanuel Phonetic Spelling: (im-maw-noo-ale') Short Definition:...
3072. Yhvh Tsidqenu -- "the LORDis our righteousness," a symbolic...
... "the LORDis our righteousness," a symbolic name for Jer.... Word Origin from Yhvh and
tsedeq Definition "the LORDis our righteousness," a symbolic name for Jer....
3134. Yoezer -- "the LORDis a help," one of David's mighty men
... 3133, 3134. Yoezer. 3135 . "the LORDis a help," one of David's mighty men.
Transliteration: Yoezer Phonetic Spelling: (yo-eh'-zer) Short Definition: Joezer...
498. Eluzay -- "Godis my strength," one of David's heroes
... 497, 498. Eluzay. 499 . "Godis my strength," one of David's heroes.
Transliteration: Eluzay Phonetic Spelling: (el-oo-zah'ee) Short Definition: Eluzai....
Library
Whatis It?
... Third Chapter. PREPARATORY GRACE. XVII. WhatIs It? "We know that we have
passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren....
The Kingdom of Heaven; Whatis it?
The Kingdom of Heaven; Whatis it? . The Kingdom of Heaven; What
is it? Edward Burbidge. Produced by Colin Bell, Sam...
The Manis the Prayer.
... Prayer The Manis the Prayer. Then prayeris a life. The lifeis what you are
in yourself. Itis not the mere span of years you live through....
The Kingdom of Godis within you
The Kingdom of Godis within you. <. The Kingdom of Godis within you Leo
Tolstoy. Table of Contents. Title Page. TRANSLATOR'S PREFACE. PREFACE....
That the Logos Present in usis not Responsible for Our Sins.
... Book II. 9. That the Logos Present in Usis Not Responsible for Our Sins.
One point more on the words: "Without Him was not anything...
The World, of which the Sinis Taken Away,is Said to be the...
... Sixth Book. 38. The World, of Which the Sinis Taken Away,is Said to Be
the Church. Reasons for Not Agreeing with This Opinion....
The Greatest Doingis Praying.
... Prayer The Greatest DoingIs Praying. The greatest of all things we can dois
to pray.... Thereis no way of knowing exactly how far it was so....
What itis Not.
... PREPARATORY GRACE. XVIII. What ItIs Not. "We are His workmanship." "Ephesians
2:10. In the preceding article we contended that thereis preparatory grace....
The Freedom of the Willis Also the Gift of God, for God Worketh...
... Chapter 32."The Freedom of the Willis Also the Gift of God, for God Worketh
in Us Both to Will and to Do. And further, should...
How the Wordis the Maker of all Things, and Even the Holy Spirit...
... Book II. 6. How the Wordis the Maker of All Things, and Even the Holy
Spirit Was Made Through Him. "All things were made through...
Thesaurus
Is'sachar (40 Occurrences)Is'sachar. Issachar,
Is'sachar. Issacher . Multi-Version Concordance
Is'sachar (40 Occurrences). Genesis 30:18 Leah
...Is (87318 Occurrences)
... (n.) The third person singular of the substantive verb be, in the indicative mood,
present tense; as, heis; heis a man. See Be....Is (87318 Occurrences)....
Lo'is (1 Occurrence)
Lo'is. Lois, Lo'is. Loitering . Multi-Version Concordance Lo'is
(1 Occurrence). 2 Timothy 1:5 having been reminded of...
Is'the (1 Occurrence)
Is'the. Istalcurus,Is'the. Isuah . Multi-Version Concordance
Is'the (1 Occurrence). Acts 4:11 Heis'the stone which...
Ptolema'is (1 Occurrence)
Ptolema'is. Ptolemais, Ptolema'is. Ptolemy . Multi-Version Concordance
Ptolema'is (1 Occurrence). Acts 21:7 And we, having...
Knowledge
... 2. (vi) That whichis or may be known; the object of an act of knowing;
a cognition; -- chiefly used in the plural. 3. (vi) That...
Veiled (23 Occurrences)
... Veiled (23 Occurrences). Matthew 10:26 Fear them not, however; thereis nothing
veiled which will not be uncovered, nor secret which will not become known....
Know (8133 Occurrences)
... ej (in Hebrew chiefly yadha`, noun da`ath; in Greek ginosko, oida' "to know fully,"
epiginosko, noun gnosis epignosis): Knowledge strictlyis the apprehension...
Zenas (1 Occurrence)
... Nothing moreis known of him. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ZENAS.... our Lord replied
to him on his own ground, asking, "Whatis written in the law?...
Yoke-fellow (1 Occurrence)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary (Philippians 4:3), one of the apostle's
fellow-labourers. Some have conjectured that Epaphroditusis meant....
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