Topical Encyclopedia
In the context of the Bible, the term "allied" refers to the formation of alliances or partnerships between individuals, tribes, or nations. These alliances were often formed for mutual benefit, protection, or to achieve a common goal. The concept of being allied is seen throughout the Scriptures, both in positive and negative lights, depending on the nature and purpose of the alliance.
Old Testament Alliances1.
Abraham and the Amorites: One of the earliest examples of an alliance is found in
Genesis 14:13, where Abram (later Abraham) is allied with Mamre, Eshcol, and Aner, who were Amorites. This alliance was crucial when Abram went to rescue his nephew Lot, who had been captured by invading kings. The text states, "Then a fugitive came and reported this to Abram the Hebrew. Now Abram was living near the oaks of Mamre the Amorite, a relative of Eshcol and Aner, who were allies of Abram."
2.
Israel and Gibeon: In
Joshua 9, the Gibeonites deceived Joshua and the Israelites into forming an alliance with them. Despite the deception, the Israelites honored the treaty, demonstrating the importance of keeping one's word even when alliances are formed under false pretenses.
Joshua 9:15 states, "And Joshua made a treaty of peace with them to let them live, and the leaders of the congregation swore an oath to them."
3.
David and Hiram: King David formed an alliance with Hiram, king of Tyre, which was beneficial for the construction of David's palace. This alliance is noted in
2 Samuel 5:11: "Now Hiram king of Tyre sent envoys to David, along with cedar logs, carpenters, and stonemasons, and they built a palace for David."
New Testament ContextWhile the New Testament does not focus heavily on political or military alliances, the concept of being allied can be seen in the spiritual and communal sense. Believers are encouraged to be united in faith and purpose, forming a spiritual alliance in Christ.
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Unity in the Body of Christ: The Apostle Paul emphasizes the importance of unity among believers, which can be seen as a form of spiritual alliance. In
Ephesians 4:3, Paul writes, "Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace."
2.
Partnership in the Gospel: Paul also speaks of being allied in the mission of spreading the Gospel. In
Philippians 1:5, he expresses gratitude for the partnership with the Philippians, saying, "because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now."
Warnings Against Unholy AlliancesThe Bible also provides warnings against forming alliances with those who do not share the same faith or values, as these can lead to spiritual compromise and idolatry.
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Solomon's Foreign Wives: King Solomon's alliances through marriage to foreign women led him astray, as they turned his heart toward other gods.
1 Kings 11:1-4 recounts, "King Solomon, however, loved many foreign women... They were from nations about which the LORD had told the Israelites, 'You must not intermarry with them, because they will surely turn your hearts after their gods.' Nevertheless, Solomon held fast to them in love."
2.
Jehoshaphat and Ahab: King Jehoshaphat of Judah allied himself with King Ahab of Israel, which led to negative consequences.
2 Chronicles 18:1-3 describes this alliance and its repercussions, highlighting the dangers of aligning with those who do not follow God's ways.
In summary, the concept of being allied in the Bible encompasses both physical and spiritual partnerships. While alliances can bring about positive outcomes when aligned with God's purposes, they can also lead to negative consequences when formed with those who do not share a commitment to God's commands.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
a.) United; joined; leagued; akin; related. See Ally.
2. (imp. & p. p.) of Ally.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
ALLIEDa-lid' (qarobh, "near," as inGenesis 45:10Exodus 13:17, etc.):Nehemiah 13:4 refers either to family ties, as inRuth 2:20, or to intimate association.
Greek
5342. phero -- to bear, carry, bring forth... 5342 ("
allied to German , Scotch , 'bear,' " J. Thayer, Curtis) -- properly, to
bear, carry (bring) along, especially temporarily or to a definite (prescribed
...2285. thambos -- amazement
... Noun, Neuter Transliteration: thambos Phonetic Spelling: (tham'-bos) Short Definition:
astonishment Definition: astonishment, amazement (allied to terror or awe...
4428. ptusso -- to fold, ie roll up
... Probably akin to petannumi (to spread; and thus apparentlyallied to petomai through
the idea of expansion, and to ptuo through that of flattening; compare...
Strong's Hebrew
7138. qarob -- near... 2), who is near (1).
allied, approach, at hand, any of kin, that is near
of kin, neighbor, that is next,. Or qarob {kaw-robe'}; from
...2761. charak -- to singe
... singe. (Aramaic) a root probablyallied to the equivalent of charar; to scorch --
singe. see HEBREW charar. 2760, 2761. charak. 2762 . Strong's Numbers.
4918. Meshullam -- the name of a number of Isr.
... NASB Word Usage Meshullam (25). Meshullam. From shalam;allied; Meshullam, the name
of seventeen Israelites -- Meshullam. see HEBREW shalam. 4917, 4918....
2266. chabar -- to unite, be joined, to tie a magic knot or spell...
... root Definition to unite, be joined, to tie a magic knot or spell, to charm NASB
Word Usage alliance is made (1),allied (4), attached (1), attaching (1), came...
6955. Qehath -- a son of Levi
... Kohath. From an unused root meaning to ally oneself;allied; Kehath, an Israelite --
Kohath. 6954, 6955. Qehath. 6956 . Strong's Numbers.
3867a. lavah -- to join, be joined
... Word Origin a prim. root Definition to join, be joined NASB Word Usageallied (1),
become attached (1), join (5), joined (4), stand (1). 3867, 3867a....
2859. chathan -- make oneself a daughter's husband
... Word Origin denominative verb from chathan Definition make oneself a daughter's
husband NASB Word Usageallied himself by marriage (1), become the son-in-law (4...
1285. berith -- a covenant
... Word Origin from an unused word Definition a covenant NASB Word Usageallied (1),
allies* (1), covenant (275), covenants (1), El-berith* (1), league (2...
Library
This Opinion is Neither Heretical norAllied to any Heresy
... THIRD PART I. THIS OPINION IS NEITHER HERETICAL NORALLIED TO ANY HERESY.... The First
is, that this opinion is neither heretical, norallied to heresy....
Professions of Some KindsAllied to Idolatry. Of Astrology in...
... Chapter IX."Professions of Some KindsAllied to Idolatry. Of Astrology
in Particular. We observe among the arts [207] also some...
Youth May beAllied with Piety and Discretion.
... Chapter II."Youth may beallied with piety and discretion. But as to those
whom we have named being young men, do not, thou blessed...
The Gnostic Free of all Perturbations of the Soul.
... does he want, as far as respects his soul, aught appertaining to others, now that
he associates through love with the Beloved One, to whom he isallied by free...
Chapter xiv
... 370 b). 3. All theseallied themselves for an expedition to the valley
of Siddim (that is, the Salt Sea). Though the construction...
The Maniac
... We have all heard people cite the celebrated line of Dryden as "Great genius is
to madness nearallied." But Dryden did not say that great genius was to...
My Brother Eusebius Writes to Me That, when He was at a Meeting of...
... Innocence would be dead long ago if wickedness were alwaysallied to power,
and calumny could prevail in all that it seeks to accomplish....
The Epistle of Ignatius to St. John the Apostle
... But, as we are informed by those who are worthy of credit, there is in Mary the
mother of Jesus an angelic purity of natureallied with the nature of humanity....
Parable of the Marriage Feast of the King's Son. (Matt. , xxii....
... the kingdom of God. Some of them areallied to those mentioned by us before
in following Luke's account. But their affinity does...
Whether the Character is Imprinted on a Priest when the Chalice is...
... Objection 5: Further, the deacon's order is more closelyallied to the
priest's Order than is the subdeacon's. But if a character...
Thesaurus
Allied (13 Occurrences)... See Ally. 2. (imp. & pp) of Ally. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia.
ALLIED.
a
... Multi-Version Concordance
Allied (13 Occurrences). Genesis
...Alliance (12 Occurrences)
... 3. (n.) The persons or partiesallied. 4. (vt) To connect by alliance; to ally.
Int.... He alsoallied with Abimelech, king of Gerar (Genesis 21:22-34)....
Quail (5 Occurrences)
... 5. (n.) Any gallinaceous bird belonging to Coturnix and severalallied genera of
the Old World, especially the common European quail (C. communis), the rain...
Nuts (2 Occurrences)
... (2) (boTnim; terebinthoi (Genesis 43:11, margin "pistachio nuts")): The Hebrew is
perhapsallied to the Arabic buTm, the "terebinth," which is closelyallied...
Wood (226 Occurrences)
... go'-fer wood (`atse ghopher): The wood from which Noah's ark was made (Genesis
6:14). Gopher is a word unknown elsewhere in Hebrew orallied languages....
Wolf (4 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary. 1. (a.) Any one of several species of wild and savage
carnivores belonging to the genus Canis and closelyallied to the common dog....
Pity (165 Occurrences)
... distress. It isallied to compassion (which see), but differs in respect
of the object that causes the distress (or feeling). The...
Python (6 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) Any species of very large snakes of the genus Python, andallied genera,
of the family Pythonidae. They are nearlyallied to the boas....
Porpoise (14 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) Any small cetacean of the genus Phocaena, especially P. communis, or P.
phocaena, of Europe, and the closelyallied American species (P. Americana)....
Badger (9 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary. 1. (v.) To pester, bother. 2. (n.) A carnivorous
quadruped of the genus Meles or of anallied genus. It...
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